losingjusme

i think its based on posts too ... cause when i hit 4000, mine went from 5 to 6... most people w/ 4000ish posts have a rep of 6

D, they are based on your post count... look at the newbies with few posts, 0 rep points, i think if you have 10+ you get 1 ... you have 2000x posts, 4 points, i have 4000 (whoa, how did that happen) 6 points...

pics plz...

I measured including the apron

I took measurements pre lap band then every month after I took them right before PS. hips are down about 10", waist still up 6-7" :redface: thats on a really swollen day.. normal day, up 3-4"

i COMPLETELY agree, love, just remember that. and its not like I called YOU a fat pig or anything ... btw - moving this to rants and raves.

yes, keeping it on topic... i think its actually quite rude to say that someone NEEDS lap band... (or any WLS for that matter). pinky - how would you like it if a total stranger came up to you, called you fat and told you to have WLS?

Atkins protein shake... caramel latte tastes just like a starbucks frapp...

I've got a BETTER lovely question... but I won't ask it just yet...

hi and welcome to LBT. like it was already mentioned, doctor's pre/post op diets vary greatly, my only suggestion is to follow YOUR doctor's orders. good luck.

i'm moving your post from Introductions to Hospitals and Doctors so you may get more replies...

hi Bobbie, welcome to LBT. good luck with your processes ... :glare:

hi Tess, welcome to LBT.

hi Tracey, welcome to LBT. congrats on the 20 pounds!

hi, welcome to LBT. the pain WILL stop. have you been taking your pain meds regularly? if not, try to do that. i've heard walking helps with the gas. it does get better... :Dancing_biggrin: and good decision on forgoing the burger... :glare:

hi Anna, welcome to the posting side of LBT ... :glare: best of luck on your surgery.

hi Lynne, welcome to LBT and congrats on being banded.

hi, welcome to LBT. best of luck to you with your surgery.

is that like a tinker toy??

karey, here's her thread. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f12/stephc-s-ps-journey-i-got-approved-54975/

WOOO HOOO ... i am SO excited for you Steph!!

hey Rain... yup ... my sister is now dieting (so i hear from my mom)... she doesnt want to be the fat sister. she found out i wear 14s or 16s and freaked out cause she's in 18s... you look great btw ...

best of luck today.

best of luck to you all today!

personally, i wouldnt do a TT with any other procedure. i know many on here have, but i just dont know how they did it.. you cannot engage your abs after the tt, so even getting in/out of bed, up/down from toilet is a big deal ... showering - MAJOR ordeal that pretty much requires supervision. i cannot imagine trying to get out of bed not using my abs or my arms (both breast work and arm work would limit arm movement/strength) just my thoughts ... good luck!