OMG I went down again!

Im not sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing. I know that I dont want to continue losing anymore weight or getting any thinner. I think im fine the way I look and I dont want to look as if im sick. Im also second doubting myself about this whole plastic surgery thing. Im not too sure if I never want to have kids again and if Im going to be thinking about people judging me. The last thing I want someone to think is that im fake and plastic. I worked way too hard for people to think of me like that.

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[aetheldreda]

sorry 4 posts in a row - wonder if i cud ask ur advice i had band 2nd july 09 starting weight 232lbs now 85lbs im delighted about weightloss but i think band is too tight, ive been eating sloppy foods like soup, mashed potato etc im only managing approx 750ml liquids. i have a 14cc alergan band and i have 12.5mils in ive had i think ive had 5 fils, to finaly get restriction but im scared to have some saline taken out incase band incase i loose restriction and put on weight, wot wud u advise?

[skymoon1982]

Wow, 12.5 mils in a 14cc band. Thats krazy. I cant imagine how tight u must be. I would just die if I had that kind of restriction. Are you only able to take down liquids? Im actually in the same boat, im being stubborn to go back to my doctors office and get a slight unfill because I think they would take out more than what there supposed to. Im trying to deal with it but I can still get down solid food at times. It all depends on what u can eat and get down.

[aetheldreda]

oh ye by the way i meant to say i like the way u curl ur hair - do u use tongs? i was watching monster's ball lastnight and halle berry reminded me of u, it was a sad film and i didnt like the ending.

[skymoon1982]

I use the straightning iron or curling iron. I never heard that I look like Hallie Berry b4. Thats a new one. Thanx for the compliment. I like Monster ball.

[MsChandra1980]

First of all I have to tell you that you look awesome. You have inspired me to start my Lap Band process. My question is: Do you think you could have acheived the same results with simply dieting and excersizing the way you did. I mean you seem very dedicated.

[skymoon1982]

Thats a very good and hard question. I was extremely deticated with excercising and dieting and the most I ever lost in the past was 30 pds. Im probably could have lost a good amount if I kept up with it but I always gave up. For some reason this time around, I didn't give up and kept on going until I reached goal with the band to help me.

[loribrak]

Did your surgeon tell you the band was only good to lose half the weight you wanted to lose? that is what mine said today, but watching you videos makes me wonder if he is correct.

[MsChandra1980]

How are your scars? My stomach happens to be my "un problem" area and I am afraid of the scars.

[skymoon1982]

I have never experienced the burping at night. I only continue burping when food is usually stuck. I have experience passing gas though. LOL. I rather burp than have it come out in other ways. LOL. I guess ur lucky.

[skymoon1982]

Oh wow, thanx for the info. Definately something to think about. Hmm, very interesting. Its great that you can go to your support groups. My problem is not with loose skin though.

[aetheldreda]

sorry i posted to early there... on the gas subject, i struggle to burp. when i lay on tummy in bed at night i have these strange noises from my mouth like a burp (gas) have u experienced that?