losingjusme

i honestly think if i wouldnt have had the TT, i wouldnt be preggers now... all that extra fat still stored in my gut was just wayyyyy too many hormones. yes, i got the emails and PMs saying that "see, mistake having the TT when you had so much to lose", but i really consider myself so very lucky.... i KNEW i was going to need a revision... duhh, when you have a TT at 250-260 and lose more weight, you're goign to need somethign... now i just have added reason to get the TT (which now may not be as easy as it was before since i quit my job) one not so great thing about the TT though is that it is interfering with the ultrasound somewhat ... gender determination has been impossible so far... my first one, we could see him, but had legs crossed and would.not.move them.... ever since, no good shots... my Perinatologist said that there's a chance we wont see it... which sucks in terms of planning, but as long as they get all the needed shots for measuring, etc... im ok with that. i just cannot imagine seeing the movements... cant fathom it... good luck! keep us posted.

thanks... liquids are very rarely a problem for me (here it is 4am and im drinking a cold chai tea). the weight maintain was mentioned my very first appointment, so i guess she tells that to everyone who has had WLS. ??? i am extremely concerned about pain and my massive amount of scar tissue ('zipper' gall bladder, band, extended TT)... hell the TT scar still hurts sometimes when i sneeze really hard, cant imagine how much fun labor is going to be. i can relate to the B&J's late night run... surprisingly i havent had starbucks since i quit my job last month... although it sounds good now (everything sounds good now)... i guess i will schedule that unfill now. the reason you cant get an unfill - is it b/c its just too late in the pregnancy? thanks, C

i know ... i'm sooooo out of touch... hell, i havent even been on LBT much lately... never have watched dancing, but do like THE amazing race... all i can say is thank god for Tivo

DWTS? and TAR?

great - more things to worry about... :wink2: im already not sleeping well, cant wait til i feel him (general term - no clue of gender) REALLY kick... i'm feeling the flutters, but there's only been one where DH has been able to feel. i cannot wait to actually SEE the movements!! cant believe you are 2 weeks out... YAY!

wheetsin, i like your doc's thinking... my OB told me to maintain... i think i started out about 10-15 lbs more than you weight wise... right now, i continue to lose despite doing just about everythign i can do to NOT lose. last night i ate a pint of Ben & Jerry's ice cream... restriction has been wonky so solids did not go down yesterday, so i had to get some cals in... every time i go to the OB i get 'the look' as the scale goes down. initially, i was up about 13 lbs (Sonic lime fresh fruit slushes were the only thing that made the morning sickness go away)... now i'm actually in the negative... my pre-pregnancy clothes have not fit for a very long time... i think i was in maternity clothes at 12-13 weeks. it's all belly (and chest - OMG - my chest!!!!).... im worried that the babe's lacking something, but 95% of the time, i eat (and eat well)... not sure why i'm still losing... ????? guess it's time to visit the LB surgeon but most days restriction is not an issue, just yesterday... wonky...

O.M.G... i took a few funny screenshots from the debate last night, but this one from Reuters takes the cake!

OMG Heather, i am so sorry you had a bad experience. my suggestion, talk to your surgeon. tell him you dont WANT to 'eat with gusto' like the nurse did. your band is a tool and you know your body... remember your doc works for YOU.. all else fails, maybe try to find a fill center USA ???

how tall are you? 188 for me (almost 5'10") would be very different from someone 5'1"

posting to post and to say yay SnT!!!

Manatee - i'm really sorry you are still in a lot of pain. it does take awhile... really... and the results - i am STILL seeing positive changes in my body from my TT/lipo in FEBRUARY. i know its difficult to be patient, but you just gotta be.... hang in there.

just saw a commercial for Dr. Barker - 10,500 special for cash patients.

happy birthday Alex. enjoy the day, you deserve it!

hi, sorry you are having a difficult time... maybe give us an idea of WHAT and how much you are eating and we can help trouble shoot for you. also, are you exercising? that really helped me. good luck!

hi, i am in my 2nd tri and did get it upon the insistence of my PCP... i would go by what your OB says. congrats and good luck!

wow wow wow .... you look amazing!

they usually have them in October (this weekend **sigh**) that would be amazing if you could come ummm up/over... there! 499 for 3 months - thats actually not bad, thats probably our average (166 a month)... this month i was thrilled when it was 143 for last month. WOOO HOOO! i love multi quote ...

posting to say i updated ... in case you didnt catch it on your 20:22 visit.... (is there a psycho smiley???)

i've had no problem with Target clothes ... they've always (since dropping a little weight - not even a lot) fit me well ... and have actually lasted thru several washings.. i do however wash in cold and do a delicate dry on all my clothes... in fact, i'm in my target PJs still ... size ladies Large, thank you very much... have i mentioned i absolutely love my band??? i mean, really?? a size LARGE... thanks for all the wishes... this band will help me train for the NEXT chicago marathon since i'm missing this one... but for a good reason. and glou ... looks like you arent the only one who looooooves me.... :biggrin: of course you havent been quite soooo ummm... obsessive????

thanks for the messages here and the PMs about my bandiversary and ummm, the 'other stuff' *snort* im getting ready to go out for dinner, but will respond individually when i get a moment... you all crack me up!!!! :lol: oh yeah - gotta do this one...:biggrin:

2 years ago today.... right now i was in recovery from lap band. it was such a quick process for me. i looked into it mid september, called insurance, i was approved in 2 days, no requirements needed what so ever. i've lost 160 pounds and gained a baby... i now LIVE my life instead of staying in all day online doing nothing. i guess that's what i'm posting to post.

i know a few people like that ... one being where i used to work ... it just makes me think even less of them... really .... if i wanted to know that your (made up) boyfriend's mechanic's wife's brother died in a (once again made up) accident, i'd ask... even lesser things... if i cared, id ask... dont shove it down my throat, i'm full enough.

ya know ... im so tired of d.r.a.m.a. ...... soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo over it.... just posting to say that.... *hand on forehead* edited to add - i dont like ding dongs ... ho-ho's on the other hand... **droooool**

lulu - i cant remember if i told you ... the pups are so cute!! :sad_smile: fairy - my 'output' has decreased a bit the last few days... i've been trying to be careful with how much i drink at night... during the day its not frequent but when i gotta go i gotta go... am i missing anything? even though i slept well last night, i feel like i need more ... dont want to miss anything good!

posting to say all we have in the house is whole milk for my daughter ... i have to have something in the AM and its usually cereal... i've forgotten how horrid whole milk is... ewww