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Hey Violets~ Just a quick post. I made it through the last few days of posts...can't remember anything. Judy and Terri~ Love Love Love the new pix. You both look happy. TracyK~ BB...oooo man...I am such a fan. It is my summer guilty pleasure (has been for 8 years). I pay for the live feeds and I also Tivo the showtime stuff. We disagree on Dick wad but it is cool to meet another fan!!! There is a thread on BB I think in the Lounge (near the Rants and Raves). Congrats on all the NSV...the new panties...the smaller sizes...shit, you guys are dissappearing before our puters (eyes). I hope you still associate w/ us slower losers when you reach goal. My goal is 180, a few of you are already there. Congrats again...xoxo Gotta run...be back later! Sara, it is soooo nice to see you regularly again. Your pix are beautiful. xoxoxoxo

Congrats Judy, on the pound loss and on the NSV. That is fantastic!! Jenn-doesn't it feel great to be complimented? Good for you!!

NSV alert.. NSV alert!!!! I just got back from shopping at Penney's and got 3 pair of jeans. The first two are Gloria Vanderbilt.. one a size 18 and the other a size 16 cause the 18's won't fit long and they were on sale. And I'm talking REGULAR MISSES sizes here!! AND.. I got a pair of Cabin Creek pull on jeans in a size..... drumroll here..............12!!! I haven't been that size since I don't remember when. Course Cabin Creek must run big, but I don't care... it's the number that I see on the tag that counts!!! Mdrai...ummmmmmmm I put a cardboard cutout of myself in the pew????? Actually he knew I was skipping and he made intercession so the lightning bolt won't strike me dead on. whew.

I have so happy to know that our one yr is coming up I am finally losing 1-2 lbs a wk my doc is so slow about giving fills I just now have 2.0 cc in my band that will hold 4.0 but that is his way ladies we are all doing awesome all walking or doing some sort of activity when i think back on how lazy i used to be i know why I am so fat Ladies I Hade NSV yesterday bought a juniors sz xl for jcpennys and it fits awesome never since 2003 when I took crash and burn diet pills have I worn junior size anything happy happy

Ross.....if it were a couple of babes blowing kisses????? LOL Driver, you are so right. When I was pregnant, I could only tie my shoes on the side.....then I became so fat that they were tied on the side. Now they are tied straight in the middle. What a great observation!!! I did not even realize...thanks for the NSV!

Kathy - I can relate to the "no restriction" rule.....everything seems to go down just fine, so my limitations have to be my own. I ate out for the first time since surgery (7/31) at a favorite mexican restaurant and I felt I did really well. I ate maybe 8 tortillia chips and salsa and then half a quesadilla with chicken and was stuffed!!! But as my DH and I ate, I asked him to remember what we use to be able to down at this favorite place of ours: almost two baskets of chips and salsa and then a main meal to boot. So I felt good actually bringing home a doggie bag....as this was a rare occasion before. I did not feel guilty, but proud that I ate a "normal" meal and knew when to stop.....that is what I want to learn.....but I can't wait until a fill (9/13) so that I can have that limitation imposed even more!!!:hungry: Jackie - don't panic, remember the NSV's!!! Your measurements may have changed or your clothes may feel looser.....screw the scale, it spends so much time bringing us down when we really need to feel encouragement!! You hang in there.....:clap2: One thing I have to rant about is all this out loud burping!! Sheesh....it's embarassing!!! Can't wait until that subsides.....

Thanks everyone for your "kudo's" for getting to my first goal....it' means a lot!!! I've done it before, gotten under the 300 mark, but this time it felt like the first time I would really REMAIN under that weight!! lol.....I even went to get a few new pieces of clothes for our upcoming vacation and was able to get the next size down......that was a true NSV!!! Brandy - Wow, that is one strict regiment for the AP band!!! The notification I received from the place I got my surgery was just passing along the requirements from the maker of the band. Go figure!! But either way, with those restrictions, you will definitely lose the weight and fast!!! Good luck!!

Vegas sounds awesome.... but unless we hit the lottery I doubt I'll be able to attend... the family is planning on visiting Bosnia next spring (where my fiance is from) NSV - I dropped off my rings today to be resized..from a 7 down to a 5.5! but if there is any such thing as a reverse NSV - I HATE MY FAT ARMS! I bought 3 new dress tops (on clearance at JC Pennys for $7 each)... the short sleeves are too tight around my fat arms.. so I have to unbutton the sleeves all the way.. ugh! I did speak to my hair dresser (who is also a good friend of mine) about the hair loss.. she said sadly there is nothing that can be done. She said she sees it with alot of her clients and it will slow down...but said she could always give me a weave! HA!

Hi Gang - just doing my morning catch up since i wasn't on the computer last night. Just want to share a NSV 3 miles in 1 hr last night. That's pretty good for a 52 fat couch potato who 2 wks ago could barely do 30 minutes :confused: Lynette - I tried the hip hop abs - but my dvd had terrible audio and my knees just couldn't do it - but agan i am twice your age. I lwanted a dance excerise so it didn't seem too much like work.. Laurend & Ruby - OMG - I am sorry that your parents were so forceful in making you eat things you didn't like. I guess i was lucky - there was only 1 thing my mom ever made that i didn't like (baked tomaote w/cheese) and she was drunk and was very instance that i eat it - i might have taken a bite but that was it. I have never force my son or grandkids to eat something thing they don't like - The 3 yr old is the only one who isn't picky - my son & grandson - meat & potatoes kinda guys no veggies. I really don't understand people who force other to eat things they don't like - we are all individuals and we eat have different taste. Anna - I too want to feed the world and ALWAYS over cook - last night was trying to make 2 portion of dinner ( 5 oz ground white turkey, onions, bell pepper, 1/2 small cabbage 5 tiny red potatoes - with some garlic & BAM Spices) weighed an measured every thing - but when i cooked it - it came out enought for 3 servings... Dini - Congrats on the small - size 12 usa clothes - I am starting to fit into some of my 14/16's. Lindaa - I feel your pain - all the gathings i go to have Food & alcohal. Caolin - Congrats :whoo: Jeanie - Sunny - Chim - Phyl - & all those i am missing - Have a great day - I gotta get to work... :nervous:rolleyes:rolleyes: - this site is just too addicting - i am not getting my work done:eek:..

Blooeyes - this is your biggest mistake... Don't - please don't weight every day it will undermine all your efforts. One day down 2 lbs next day up 5 lbs etc. I weighed myself every day the 1st week - loved it was losing about 1 lbs a day- but after that 1st week it really slowed to 2 lbs in one week - then 1 the next. So I do not get on the scale except for once a week. I took my measurements before sugery and this Friday will be 1 month out - so I am going to retake measurements then. I know my tummy has shrunk and I can see it in my face. Also yesterday i walked 3 miles in 1 hr - 20 min mile - great NSV for a 52 couch potato... I could barely do 30 mintues 1 week out... Just work the program - eat correctly - exercise and the weight will come off - Remember with the band it is slower weight loss.. I understand your frustration - but be paitient... t

Thank you Sandra! I finally picked up my wedding gown today. Another NSV... I have to go to the jewelery store in the next couple of days to have my engagement ring and my wedding band resized.. I can now fit my ring on my thumb!! haha.. I've made the yummiest lunch ... cup of FF refried beans, a sprinkle of cheddar cheese, couple squirts of hot sauce and a dab of sour cream! mmm...and about 20g of protein!

NSV for me!! I managed to easily put on a NON-stretchy pair of NON-Lane Bryant pants in my closet. They look fabulous as long as I am standing up J Sitting in them is not pretty or bearable but it will come with time. I was just happy to be able to put them on without tugging or sucking my gut in! I went to a support group last night that had the potential to be a really good thing but one loud mouthed know it all ruined it for everyone else. I have never been so irritated in all my life. I wont say much more for fear of her seeing this!

Silntwhispers, welcome to the Lucky 7's. Marcy, the heck with the apples, you get crab for dirt cheap, and I'd be oh so happy with that price, LOL!!!!!! But I know what you're saying. ssankofa, congrats on your NSV. Walking to the store is a great thing, you can't buy too much cause you have to carry it home!! I put my powder into mashed potatoes, chicken salad, whatever I can get it into. Jackie, my doc doesn't do fills under floro, just lay back and he does it right in the office. Felicia, I'm going to start walking 3 times again this week, and I'm going to add in weights 2 times a week. lindaa, after the fill I had to go on liquids again fo 2 days, and I'm not really hungry because I've been adding in so much protein each day. This helps me feel full.

Only4Me I think I must have a bigger band than you because nothing's been getting stuck with me. This may sound a little twisted but, I'm a little jealous because that means that your restriction is really good where as mine is not so hot right now. Still though, like everyone keeps saying, we are all different. My situation might mean that they'll give me a fill sooner than 4 weeks away. Did you try the egg salad? I just came back from the grocery store and I'm psyched to make my 1st "legal mushy meal!" I'm gonna make either tuna and avocado salad or turkey salad. YUMMMMMMM lol Walking record I walked around my neighborhood for 35 minutes and actually walked to and from the grocery store. This is a NSV for me because I almost NEVER walk to get groceries.

Felicia - That's how I started - I am trying to do 40 min a day at lease 3 times a week - either before or after work Saturday I walked for 1 hr :clap2: (I hate exercise:)) so this was a great nsv for me...

hi i was laughing yesterday thinking about one of my favorite NSV's... i can actually fit a regular bath towel (not a bath sheet) around my waist and it overlaps the other side. before lapband i could only do this with a double beach towel! ha!

Oh! for my NSV I wore some new jeans that were NOT from the womens department . . . . no W or X on them anywhere! <br /> <br /> Check them out if you have a Nordstrom by you. they were size 18 in the regular womens department, stretch material, five pocket jeans by Amber sun. I bought them in black on clearance so I don't remember the price but they are the most comfortable pair of jeans I've ever had on. They don't bind anywhere! Check them out especially if you are tall cuz they have long legs. My husband even said my butt looked small in them!!

What does NSV stand for.....I know what it means....but my mind just went blank....I know its NEW________Victory?

No weight loss to report today!!! I am a little bummed because I was loosing so steady all of last week. I did NOT drink Water this weekend or focus on the Protein.....now we did go to Schlitterbaughn in Galveston (water park) and we were there all day....walked and swam so much my legs hurt by the time we got home. I do have a NSV........usally when we go to water parks, or any amusement park...by the end of the day I cant walk because I have rubbed my thighs RAW. So I have these two red blister/rash on the inside of my thighs for days. Well I had NO RAW THIGHS on Satarday and I didnt wear short.....I wore the tankini w/ the bikini and a skirt on top. Feels great.......now I just have to focus this week...and maybe I will be in onederland soon!! Sandra 255h/242s/205c/165g

Hello all! August is going by fast! So far my fill is holding up great, I just keep pushing on back my apointment further and further. Why mess with a good thing? Though the other day I thought it would be ok if I had a couple bites of a roll before dinner. Not ok. Those things don't go through. No more bread before dinner for me. Today is my first wedding anniversary! How exciting is that? I'm surprised its already been a whole year for one thing. We went to the resturant where we had our reception. Soon we will be seeing how their cheesecake defrosts. I haven't been weighing myself so much lately. Partly because I forget. And partly because I am focusing on NSVs right now. I think my body shape is changing more than my weight is. I know I am getting some loose skin! My wing span has gotten bigger! These arms will be weapons soon enough if I learn how to utilize their momentum. Also the belly and boobs are finding gravity more and more irrestible every day. Gravity used to be my favourite force. I just might have to rethink that (I started out as an engineering physics major back in the day-- of course I have a favourite force. Did everyone hear about how they are reversing that force that geckos use to actually levitate small things? Far out. I need to talk to the real physicistics I know about that.). I might be investing in some spanx soon. I'm going shopping in a posh mall up in the suburbs in a couple of days. The Lane Bryant by me closed unexpectedly. I need a new bra, I think I now might wear a 38DD, but I have no idea where to shop. The Catherines where I am at has really big sizes typically and really ugly stuff, and fashion bug doesn't have much in the way of undies. Also I tried on some old jeans I had, not expecting them to go around my hips all the way let alone fasten. But fasten they did. I could even breath, though there was serious muffin top and some camel toe invovled. The jeans were even a size 16T. That means no W after them, meaning no Women's, no plus sizes, just extended sizes, like in misses. I could tell that once they do fit they will fit me better than my current plus size garments. I remember that back in the day I couldn't wear plus size because of how those were cut. The waists on those were always way too big and the butts on plus sizes always were too large for me as well. Strange as it may sound, my butt isn't that big. I have pretty big hips, and proportion wise I'm a perfect hourglass, but the rear itself isn't as large as the cut allowed for and things would just hang wierd. I found trying to defeat the stairmaster by stepping on it was good, however, in that department. So I have no idea where to shop. Where on earth does one buy misses size clothes and Bras that aren't DDD? ITs been too long. I'd ask my friends, but they are too small to know. They are size 4. Yes, both of my good friends are tiny. One actually has a bit of a six pack-- she has a higher belt in tae kwon doe and wins marathons and stuff like that. She's a chemical engineer. The other is a natural blond who just got a promotion at work, speaks japanese, and always has at least one or two guys wanting to ask her out. But its ok. They can't help these things. And they used to be jealous that had proportionate curves (before gravity and weightloss caused the flab monster to take over), thick hair (its starting to grow back...), and a wonderful husband. Life can be ironic. So now I need to find stores to shop in. Stores that would have sizes like 16-20. Are there stores like that, do department stores have those sizes? One of my dreams is to go on What Not to Wear, as I am completely clueless about clothes and have Stacy and Clinton tell we what to wear and make it all better, but not until I'm done losing weight and so forth. I really find this all strange. Makeup and hair aren't so difficult. Those don't change so much as clothes, it seems to be that all the basics stay more or less the same, and the stuff is cheaper at least. Where as clothes, really good stuff at least, can be so expensive. And then every season a person is supposed to have this new wardrobe or something. Its all a bit much for me to comprehend. Sometimes I buy a magazine and look at it helplessly.

Stef I did not know about your band being that way. My port is tilted but no special instructions. You are the Exercise Queen!!! Keep up the great work. marga, Dawn and pacu... I know how you feel. But I really beleive this will happen to us in time. I am taking some step backs this week to measure my food and think about how I feel. I think that my band is working with some restrictin, just not that pain or pbing or limited foods. Like you I can eat some foods that most can't like pizza. But I think that the restriction is tighter a week after my first fill. Some say it is delayed. joeyg glad you called the doctor. Keep us posted on how it goes. cmp I never heard of a omnipac either. I even asked my nurse at my first fill if they use anything other than saline, and she said no, and looked like I did not know what I was talking about? I had a NSV this week, for this shows exercise and the band is working. I tried a black skirt on for work that was so tight prior to surgery that I could not wear it, now I can turn it around zipped. I also fit into a pair of white shorts yesterday!! I was so excited, my dh was too! :whoo:

Good afternoon, Violets. Had my weigh in this morning and I'm down 4# from last week so I'm thrilled. I played in a flute duet for the early service today and sang a solo in the later service. Everything went beautifully and I got soooooo many compliments on how much weight I've lost. It was so good seeing a friend that I had not seen in 6 months and have her gushing over my transformation. Soooo many NSV's today!! We went out for brunch and there was only a buffet, but I was ok. Just had some scrambled eggs, 2 sausage links and some fruit.. AND I got to talk lapband to lots of people who were asking how DH and I had lost the weight. I find it really fun to be able to talk about the band and answer questions. I feel like an expert on it even though it's only been 4 months. I'm going to go take a nap now since i got up at 6 this morning. I'll hit the pool and do some biking (YIKES!) this evening. Gotta get back on and conquer the fear of falling again. CAN'T WAIT to see your pics, Kat!!!!! Everyone have a great afternoon..

Ok - it's offical - I am in "Bandster Hell" :embarassed: This morning i went to the gym and walked for 1 hr (a big nsv for me) came home had 1/2 cup egg beaters with a sprinkle of cheese - ate it and was still hungry - ate the same thing last week and was FULL.. I don't go for a fill until 9/5...

lornajh, welcome to the Lucky 7's. You had a rough go of it, but we're glad to see you're doing well. Jackie, I'll be e-mailing you for the recipes very shortly. Thanks for sharing with us. Mango, why would they code that as cosmetic? It was just a dr. appointment, right. That was stupid on their part. I wouldn't pay either. Hope I did not offend on my post earlier. I was supposed to be self pay, and I never in a million years thought they would pay it, especially when it was excluded right there in black and white under my exclusion clause. I think it should be covered for everyone. I was just so darn excited, I wasn't thinking about the other self payers on here, so I do apologize. cazulay, that's a great NSV you've had. They'll just keep coming too!!! Sunny, how ya doing??? I see you'e ready for a fill. I'm ready for the next one. I've got 3 more weeks, but I've really been adding the protein in this week, added the powder into oatmeal this morning. It's seems to work well for me. I've only ate 3 times today, and it's 6:40pm.

Another NSV! OK, it's a bit silly but made me happy- I was able to wear my kitchen gloves to wash my dishes today! Before they would not fit ( size large I think, biggest I could find at Wal-Mart) and I had to do dishes bare-handed. Not anymore!!!