ABC ~ October Chat

[badmadmama 0]

Hey, just curious, is anyone taking measures at this point to aviod the "stretchy skin" thing?? I just bought Dove's firming lotion and body wash with collegen, I'm just curious what everyone else is trying...

I have been working my upper body like a demon. I have to shamefully admit that I don't like getting sweaty, and I get bored with cardio very quickly, but I have no problems exercising my arms with weights for 20 minutes or so at a time. I don't want batwings! I am also doing crunches, and am going to start working on my flabby tush. I do a lot of walking, so I have never gained weight in my legs.

Eileen

Banded 8/10/06

Down to 195 from 243, 30-40 pounds to go

[ladydi 0]

Jamie, Way To Go! I Had A Tear In My Eyes Just Thinking About Getting Into A Size 18 Wedding Dress. You Are Going To Be A Beautiful Bride. How Great To Know That You Can Look So Great In A Small Dress. That Should Give You A Lot Of Encouragement.

I Don't Have Any Restrictsion After My First Fill But I Have Lost 2 Lbs In 3 Days. I'm Now At 301 Sooooooooooo Close To Twoterville!!! It Seems Like Forever Getting There. If I Can Keep Myself From Getting On The scale Until Wednesday, I Should Be There By Then.

[libra 13]

You can do it Ladydi!! Drink lots of water!!!

[GE Mom 0]

Faybie, I really, really appreciate your concern for other people and your positive outlook. Thanks! I hope we're supportive of you, too!

I got a tear in my eye, too, at the idea of the bride going from a 24 to maybe a 14. What a great story!

I think I'm just beginning to realize that the weight is REALLY going to come off. The only downside, and I'm happy for this downside, is that I never know from day to day what's going to fit. I'm only 5'2" and all of a sudden my pants are always too long. (For the tall folks who won't understand that, as the tummy gets smaller the pants slip down and seem long!)

I wore a suit yesterday with size 20 pants and 18 jacket, and it buttoned and zipped just fine!

[Serendipity4124 1]

GE Mom,

There is NO downside to having to go shopping!!!!!!!!! LOL

I'm so glad that everyone enjoyed my NSV!! I will be sure to post pics of me in my dress if I take some soon, otherwise I'll be sure to post wedding pics for sure later! Thanks for all the support, I couldnt do it without you guys to read and write to daily!! :confused:

[libra 13]

(For the tall folks who won't understand that, as the tummy gets smaller the pants slip down and seem long!)

GE Mom...I seem to remember the opposite happening when I was gaining weight. As I gained, my pants became shorter.:confused:

Jamie, I'm so excited for you and can't wait to see your pictures.

[kutia 0]

(For the tall folks who won't understand that, as the tummy gets smaller the pants slip down and seem longer

Is that why my pants are too long now? I thought my legs got shorter.

[faybie 0]

He he. I am 5'7" and my pants are getting too long too.

I wore a pair of pants on Friday and the crotch was hanging so low on me, I looked like I was wearing someone elses pants.

GEMom, thanks for the kind words, you caused me to blush.

I go for hair extensions tomorrow, I can't wait!!!!

[pebulz 135]

Hey everyone Sorry I havent posted in awhile things have been hectic with going to the dr every single day. I'm worn out!!! I'm happy to hear everyone seems to be doing well.

I just read about everyone's pants becoming too long and I've been seeing that in my pants alot lately too. I have alot of sweatsuits and I have some that I havent worn because they were too small but since I have my stomach opened and still very sore I was having a hard time finding clothes so I pulled out some of my old sweatsuits and guess what they fit!!! LOL I was so surprised that the jackets that I thought the sleeves were short because I washed them so much really werent now I am cuffing them.. Well I hope everyone is doing well and I will try and keep myself more updated on everyones progress. Good Luck ABC'ers

[lanajane 0]

Well, everyone, I'm going in this morning to have my surgery. I caught a cold and it's flooding in Houston, but I can't take a chance on cancelling Dr. Spivak another time. Wish me luck! Lanajane

[msbug 0]

Jamie, that's such a great NSV!

I'm so proud of all of us ABC'ers! We're doing great! All of you who've been losing so well are an inspiration.

I got my fill last Tuesday and lost 3 pounds! Yay! :banana I'm so hoping that the loss keeps going. I've got more restriction than I did before the fill, but don't think I've hit my "sweet spot" yet. I'll just keep plugging away though. I got cleared at my fill to start abdominal exercises this week, so it's back to the Bowflex for me today! Maybe now I'll start losing some more inches.

[Boo Boo Kitty 3]

Well all, I am going for my second fill tommorow out of town. I am going to push him for a GOOD fill since the .5ccs they gave me did not do anything. I had to work my a$$ off to keep from gaining weight.

Wish me luck, this fill has to give me some restriction, even just a tiny bit! lol...I am going to reread the tips for a good fill and be off!

Hugs to all

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[pebulz 135]

Good Luck Lanajane on your surgery. You'll be so happy when its over.

BooBooKitt- Good Luck and Congrats on your second fill hopefully it will help you alot.

Bug I'm so jealous that you can excercise your abs let us know how you do. I can't excercise at all still, not even lift my little 3lb weights : (

[libra 13]

My doc said it was okay to start ab exercise...but I'm avoiding it. LOL!! I really hate ab work. I'm using the treadmill 4-5 times a week and using hand weights so I don't have flabby arms. I guess I'm going to have to give in and do the ab exercise.

[RLittman 4]

Okay, today I had my 2nd fill and found out why I was so hungry. The first fill had decreased from 1.6 to just .6. They explained that this is actually normal for the first fill. They put me at 1.7 in a 9.75 band and now I have to eat soft foods for the next three days before returning to solids. Let's hope it works!