My reward

[Infaith 1]

I've didn't know anybody pierced the cartlidge with a piercing gun. I had mine done a few years ago (I was 43) with a small hoop (plus a couple extra holes in the lobes). Took it out recently though and haven't decided if I want it back again or not.

Congratulations! There are SO many non-food rewards we can give ourselves.

[vinesqueen 2]

I had mine done ... gosh, 25 years ago, back in the dark ages. I don't currently wear any earrings, although I have been thinking abut it. More shiny things! Gimme glitter!

You are right Darcey, there are so many ways to reward ourselves that don't involve food. It is really hard to get away from food as a reward though.

[Mita 2]

Believe me food did cross my mind but then I thought humm what can I see each and everyday that would be a reminder to me where I was and where I am. Come Vines lets see the Glitter:)

[littlebigfarms 0]

Does anyone know if navel piercing is okay to with the band? When I get to goal I want to get my navel pierced but I didn't know if that would cause problems. I know it won't hit the band or anything like that I just worry about complications. I have had my nose done 2 differnt times ( I don't have either anymore), I have had my tongue done once (I don't have that either) and my left ear has 18 and my right has 3 in it but I don't wear them all the time like I used to when I was younger. I thought I woudl aski ehre before I called my doctor. I feel kinda of silly calling him and asking this when I know he has more important things to worry about than a navel ring...lol.

[Dragonwillow 0]

It should be fine...but I'd wait till after a Tummy Tuck if you eventually plan to have one of those....they move your belly button then. It would not interfer with the band in anyway. I might decide to get sassy and have mine done later .

Melissa

[littlebigfarms 0]

My skin so far is seeming to work with me and not sag too much. I work out an hour a day by walking, biking and doing weights. I am crossing my fingers that I won't need a Tummy Tuck. We should all share our piercings....lol. Well, the "G" rated ones anyway...lol. Thanks for the advice. BTW, I am about 8 weeks post op, do you think crunches or sit ups would be okay now? I am too afraid to try. I have 21 piercings but I am afraid of an exercise, go figure....lol.

[vinesqueen 2]

I started back doing crunches about a week out, and horseback riding 2 weeks out, so yes, crunches are just fine 8 weeks out.

[littlebigfarms 0]

I have that fear of ripping something loose. I know that the odds of that are miniscule but it's like that first bite of real food, it's scary sometimes. See, I am really a big chicken at heart...lol. I will start the crunches tomorrow when I work out. I have done my exercise for the day today...lol. Thanks.

[Rae 2]

I am only 6 weeks post op and my doctor had me do a crunch to help locate my port on Monday when I had my first fill. So you should be able to do crunches, just take it slow at first.

[coyotegirl 3]

Way to go Girl!!!!!

I got my ears pierced by my Daddy when I was 16. 2 in both ears.(bottom) He used clothes pins and Ice to numb them. Then stuck a needle through!!I can still hear the needle going through! (Yuck) Then he put in the studs. I still have them today! I got the top part of my ear pierced about 10 years ago at a beauty shop. They used a gun.

As fo a tattoo, No way! I love them but am tooooo scared of them.

Why not get a chili pepper? Because you are gunna be one HOT mama!!!

I am so happy for you,

[Dragonwillow 0]

I was happy today when my dr told me I could go back to weight lifting at 2 weeks out if I felt like it. The joke is probally on me, since he added the "if you feel like it". LOL

From past weight lost and the state of my tummy now (hanging not sticking out so much...I'm about 95% sure I will need a Tummy Tuck. Part of it is genetics, and mine aren't so great in this area.

Melissa

[Mita 2]

Here is a pic of my New and only Tatoo I love butterflies and this is what I came out with. Marks a very special day - My one year band Anniversary to the day..

[Barb 0]

Bubbame,

Wow, someone did some very nice work. It looks great, enjoy, you well deserve some rewards for yourself you have done an incredible job.

[Mita 2]

What if I mentioned Nose Ring??? What would you all say??

Pic to be posted tonight:)

[Barb 0]

I came to see the picture of the nose ring!?!