losingjusme

wow ... january already huh Wasa??

still do it daily. very unpredictable too. i just basically told my co-workers what it was and said if they hear it try not to laugh too loud ...

finally getting that fill today.... nothing like being forced to stay on plan...

sounds like we are size twins... my pannus is the problem with my bottoms. still rather full of fat, not really 'droopy'. i'm hoping that upping my cardio to 'extremely intense' (once i figure what that will be) will help wipe the fat away (LMAO - yeah, whatever)... if not, i am still seriously considering a panniculectomy ... but who knows. that wont fix my single 'roll' between the girls and my pannus ...

my surgeon said 1/2 hour, but each has their own guidelines. one time i was a little fuller than i should have been, mindlessly took a BIG drink about 10 mins after eating and the tea came right back up. not a fun experience. but it is to ensure the drink does not wash down the food.

wow, that is a long wait, but i agree... get yourself in fabulous shape and surgery will be a snap!

i am just now starting to enjoy salads. i never really liked them pre-band (imagine that - a fat girl who doesnt do salads ) lately i've actually been craving them. a little bit of spicy ranch and some tomato on top ... yummmie. going in for another fill today though, so who knows if i'll be able to tolerate them for long.

its a major pet peeve of mine as well... reading >>>>>things like >>>this >>>>>>drives >>>>>me bonkers!!! and the snopes thing - i used to send the snopes link, but people just thought i was being a bitch so now i just delete.

a runny nose is my 'soft stop', it is my body's way to tell me to stop.

definitely ... by top size is a snug 14/16 and bottoms are a 20 if they are stretchy (who knows if not stretchy - i dont even try... lol)

klp - I can relate! I am about 260ish and someone this week told me I need to slow down or stop. HUH??! 80+ pounds to go, stop? I dont think so...

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blew it out of the water!!! woo hoo !!!

just cause its DD's birthday doesnt mean I can go off plan. I am on plan today because it makes life easier...

best of luck to you tomorrow!

i LOVE Amazon! we have their "prime membership" and get free 2 day shipping .. love love love it!

have fun in Rome, Sweet!!

thanks Jachut, i tried to email Funnyduddies last night thru this board. i hope it works. i have my 2nd consult Thursday. i want to discuss the panni and the LBL and see what he says. it's funny (not as in haha), but after chatting w/ JulieNYC and reasoning it with DH, i decided to just suck it up, lose the weight and then go for the LBL. well, seeing pics of me this weekend ... seems to get me back in the i want / need a panni NOW ... as in if they could schedule me tomorrow i'd go. some of the before/afters i've found on the web really frighten me though. Abdominoplasty for massive pannus - Panniculectomy the 5th and 6th one down just frighten the hell out of me. i do not want to look like that, even if it is only for a year or so until i get the LBL. :think

Julie - fingers crossed for better than 36!

great job!

cnsdubie congrats on the first step - wanting to get back on track. i took some time off (late July thru November) and just did it. that's the best way to start - just do it. follow the bandster rules, dont stuff yourself at your meals, dont drink with meals, etc. you can do this!

i second the precooked chicken from tyson or wherever ... i throw a couple ounces, heat it and then top it with chipotle salsa.. SO tasty!! im actually ok on most days with regular chicken so i just cook up about 10 tenderloins for my week... of course my band is a fickle one so, ya never know...

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MimIN, wow, you look fantastic!!! congrats.

OMG, i cant believe i'm just now seeing this. sending you a PM.