losingjusme

well, i guess i could explain that my DH is Chinese... and she is a very thin Chinese woman .. but it's mostly DH's father. he is very critical. our first meeting, he asked me how much i weighed :eek: i smiled and said 200 (i was about 275-280 at the time)...

LOL @ barbie comment... and Texgirly ... no, not too crazy ... yer one of us after all :eek:

they were actually OK with it. i explained that i wanted to do this and didnt want to be talked out of it. i knew they would try to do it :eek:. as for in laws, no way no how will they EVER know. they can ASSume all they want, but i told DH telling them would be grounds for castration... they are super judgmental and are disappointed that DH didnt marry a super tiny Chinese woman (ha - they got the exact opposite!!!) and have never really treated me with the respect that i deserve... so, they dont need to know this private information (that i am willing to share with just about anyone else - even strangers...)

like Trixie, i have to disagree with this as well. i am fortunate enough to have UHC and they covered all but $1400 (deductible) of my surgery and fills only cost me $30. i think it does boil down to maturity and truly how bad they want it. **drooolll** mmmmmm ... steak.... i am going in for a fill Monday, can i have steak after that??

whenever i get stuck and PB, my surgeon recommended liquids only for the next 24 hours. your tummy is swollen from the PB and it makes things even tighter. good luck.

Diane, so sorry about the shoulder and the weight gain. please dont let it get to you, it sounds like you are on the right path again, you can do this! i can relate about using vacation for surgeries. it sucks so bad, i will be using a week of vc if they dont approve the FMLA (doubt they will since i am almost positive it will be considered 'cosmetic') and i will be back to work 9 days after my tuck. that is starting to scare me. if you want a vacation, how about a long weekend somewhere? C

I'm getting a fill Monday, we'll see if its a good one. if even slightly too tight I will unfill a tad. im not getting lipo on my butt, however, I want to get something for the toilet. think of how many tummy muscles you use just to get up! yikes not sure how many garments I'm going to get. Nina, I think I'm with you and will get 2 for now. I plan on wearing one for a good 6-8 months after, so I'll probably end up getting more in a smaller size eventually. I'll need to ask doc about shaving. (sorry in advance Neal) the thing I'm really worried about is TOM comes at the end of the month. my sx is on the 29th...

i go in for my TT on 29Feb, I was told I may not pick up my DD for at least 4-6 weeks. yes, it will be beyond difficult, but in the long run, it will be worth it. I am watching big medicine now, I can't wait to see how she turns out!

i told my parents 2-3 months after my surgery. good luck

Wii - Google Search google is your friend...

just a note, oldnavy.com is having drawstring pants on sale right now, i got 5 pair for under 40buck including tax and shipping. i got my same size due to swelling. i figure if they are big, i can always time 'em up...

**sigh** i knew i wasnt going to be able to stick with it... i havent eaten anything so far today, i've had about a scoop of protein powder for this morning (made it w/ 2 scoops and drank 1/2 of it) and this afternoon made 1 scoop and drank about 4 sips before gagging. i really dont know what to do. this whole diet mentality messes me up so bad. banding is not about dieting, why am i doing this to myself? i get satisfied on a few ounces of protein (chicken) why cant i just do that?? now i feel like i am such a failure cause i cant do protein powder ... grrrrr. and yes, i know that its shitty tasting but i should just suck it up.

travelgirl, i feel you ... i just cannot physically push myself in the afternoons like i can in the mornings. that being said, i havent worked out in the early morning all week long. i just cannot bring myself out of bed at 410am to do it. lazy lazy lazy me...

i was steered to this site by a fellow bandster as well Tummy Tuck & Abdominoplasty Information - From Tuck That Tummy! looks like same info, there is also a message board there.

i heard an interview with someone (Simon maybe??) and he said that there are less 'characters' like Sangya and some more rockers ... should be interesting...

well, i am anxiously waiting for the peanut butter/chocolate flavor, it was recommended by laurend. i emailed amazon to see if i can send them back. all else fails, i will put some of the da vinci syrups in there and see if that makes things better. i literally almost gagged at the chocolate mousse... not a good thing at work (or anywhere actually). i am hoping if i can drop these 20 (or more) pounds, and they remove 20-25lbs, i will be about 30ish pounds from my first goal and see what happens. ideally, later, i would like a brachioplasty (arms), and my shark bite thighs taken care of as well. i may have a lift or something done to the girls, but not sure... they sure have deflated quite a bit poor DH! you know, even after the TT, i just cannot picture a flat tummy. i really cant. i've had a massive stomach since i can remember.

ok, so this sucks so much. tried the Creamy Caramel New whey - tasted like cardboard tried the Double chocolate Mousse - tasted like chocolate cardboard. wtf am i going to do now? hopefully the chocolate Peanut Butter will be in soon, maybe tomorrow ??? great way to lose the weight ... gag down 1/2 a shake 4 times a day and yes, i honestly thought the Chocolate Mousse was going to make a return visit. guess im not hungry after all.. :think

Julie, i am so sorry you are having a rough time. any way you can take some more time off work and get your dad's help?

to be honest, i didnt think i was ready for a LBL. when i first started plastics, i was thinking about my arms and maybe a tuck but just to see where i needed to be weight wise, it was suggested i get a panniculectomy... i went to a 2nd consult for a panni, and that doctor said he could do an extended tuck with lipo, explained how his procedure was different, showed me impressive pics and i was sold. also a good thing - GayleTX went to him as well and really liked him, so there you go. i will eventually need my thighs done, it looks like i had a 'shark bite' out of my inner thighs, but they are shaping up really well due to my running and leg workouts ... who knows

FMLA for self in our company is paid via sick time (just doesnt count as an occurrence), when sick is out, you can use vacation then borrow vacation from next year. it has been an act since i've been working, so not sure how it was before.. i just hope they approve it.

karey, love that mantra... it will be alright ... it will be alright ... it will be alright ... nina, eat some sauce ... you'll enjoy life SO much more, really.

hi Mandi, i normally eat a bigger afternoon snack (iSS Oh Yeah bar as opposed to nuts) if i will do some serious cardio (more than 30ish mins of running/walking) or major strength training. i usually eat a bit more at dinner if i'm not too restricted as well. maybe an additional 200-300 cals depending on what i do at the gym.

oh i would have seriously had issues with the L/D nurse. total violation of HIPPA!

hi wombat its not time, it's distance ... so get that endurance up then start going for speed ... 10% a week. not sure about squats, i dont think it would be a big deal...

Yay Mindy!! what kind are they? at least with new shoes you'll be able to run away from DH!! :heh: