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tomecia, yup, thats why its important to take your measurements as well!

LMAO Julie ... The twins .. hope you have a happy meeting ... :eek: i am so proud of you. you know what an inspiration you are to me (and others) and you have gone through so much! i applaud you for all your effort and hard work and the pain you are going through right now seems to be a small (ha) sacrifice to pay for how incredibly hot(ter - you are already there!) you are going to be!

i, too, love my bugg... i ran out of the house this morning and **gasp** forgot to put her on. that's the first time that's happened in ages! i burn the most calories when i am running. my 'max burn' was just under 17 cals a minute, normal is between 15.7 & 16.5 step classes for me burn about 12-13, but i dont give it my all cause im a klutz and need to be careful. i agree with Tulip, intervals are the best at keeping the calories burning!

thanks for the support, guys. Julie - i really want the LP port, but i want to talk to the surgeon and make absolute sure he is comfortable placing it. he is a general surgeon as well as plastics, so it should be OK, but im a skeptic i guess... Karey - i owe you a PM, i know ... :eek: i am having the full blown TT with muscle repair. IF i can drop these 20 pounds, i will hopefully be within 15-20 pounds of my initial goal weight after the TT. i went with the Doc who i was most comfortable with ... both the doctor and the office staff. not sure how im going to drop these 20 pounds (18 now).... i may low carb for awhile, but who knows???

body bugg - Google Search google is your friend.

schedule another fill, it's hard without proper restriction. you can do it...

sweethot, what are you eating? lots of protein and a tad fat (fat keeps your hunger satisfied longer than even carbs).

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wow! you look wonderful !!!

keep up the protein and A LITTLE fat... it will help keep you fuller longer.

Tomecia, i think once a skin has stretched to the point most of ours has, it's pretty much a lost cause. especially if there are stretch marks involved. unfortunately...

awww, what precious pooches!!! i agree with wasa (must be a posse thing) ... no way you look over 170!!

thanks FF, im in a 'normal' M-F 730-4 job except one week a month, if the 21 or 22 of the month falls on a weekend/holiday (yup, thanksgiving too) i have to work... it was supposed to be Saturday/Xmas Eve, but our boss did say come in Sunday instead ... i guess that's better... ???? hope the time flies for ya!

woooo hoooo! congrats!!

ha... i am normally nearly bored to tears at work. wouldnt you know it now is "that time of the month" that i am busy as hell ... but of course, i got all my work done until tomorrow. yay, lucky me gets to work tomorrow and sunday... i really need a new job.

Marimaru took the words right out of my mouth. i used to eat crap so my skin was crap, now that i eat better, it is MUCH better.

oh hell no! sorry, i wouldnt want to 'entertain' dad at sis's house w/o her being there... and i know its not really entertaining, but if things are already a bit awkward with you two... hell no. i say send the email, that is so wrong.

Drs Harlan and Todd Pollock in Dallas. Harlan is going to be the main Sx, but Todd will help with my hernia and maybe my low profile port. not sure if i want the LP port yet. it's almost $600 ... we'll see.

not sure if i am brave enuff for a nekkid pic of my huge tummy/skin ... maybe after though ... we'll see ...

OMG Julie, i cant believe you are even posting. so glad it is over and went well! C

the reality is already starting to set in... its frightening almost .. ya know? but soooooo exciting!!

yikes, sorry you had a complication. hope you are better soon!

first of all, i agree with Bert. the post op diet is there for a reason - to anchor your band on your stomach and form the scar tissue... last time i checked, chicken wings were not liquid nor mushie ... my advice - stay off the scale. i know easier said than done, but do it ... just KNOW that you are doing all you can be doing right now.

just called inamed (errr allergan), a LP port is $595...

susan, they make a low profile port that can be changed.