Kim2BSlim

WOW!! You look so amazing!!

Congratulations!! Your hard work is paying off! I can't wait to see new pics of you!

Look at you!! You are a total hottie..look at how small your waistline is! Wow!! By the way..those jeans look BIG on you sister! WOOOO!!

Hi Judi! Welcome to bandland! My bad "shoulder pain" gas lasted about 2 weeks and then it would sometimes come back after I ate for a few months. Even now, I get it sometimes. Just hang in there..the worst of it will be over soon.

I don't think you ate too much..except for the milkshake. When I was on liquids for 21 days I allowed myself 2 of those high fat/calorie treats. It was such a treat to suck the whole thing down! Just remember even a SMALL milkshake has around 700 calories. You just feel bad about the shake I am sure because everything else sounds fine! Don't stress over it..just wait until next week to have another shake! LOL You are gonna be fine!!!

Ya'll are just amazing people! Thank you so much for making me feel secure about this decision! Big hugs to all...

1. Name: Kim 2. Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast 3. Age: 32 4. Band Date: 3-28-08 5. Married: yes 6. Children of the human or furry kind: Son, Brady,3 Daughter, Isabella,2 2 dogs, Chester and Daisy 1 cat, Jinx 2 turtles 1 tadpole that is never gonna turn into a frog... 7. Hobby(ies): computer, chasing new kids on the block, shopping 8. Work: Medicare Insurance Broker, weekend job at local video store 9. What was the deciding factor(s) on getting banded: I saw pics of myself at my sons bday party last January and almost cried. I was in denial before then. 10. Interesting factoid: I can sing just like a chipmunk, I am scared of helicopters

Denise~ You are such an amazing woman! Congratulations on your success so far and I look forward to seeing you get to Onederland soon!

WoooHooo!! Get used to it..they get crazy when you lose alot of weight! I saw my Dad in CVS yesterday and I had to tell him who I was! (Haven't seen him since June..bad me!)

I will get the tummy tuck and breast lift at the same time in January. I originally thought I could work the fat off my stomach, but I learned differently when he told me no amount of exercise can get rid of fat deposits from having kids, gaining weight and then losing weight. It is not connected to your muscles anymore..just hanging out down there. LOL

I went to the Dr. who did my thyroid scar revision and he said as long as I was within 10 lbs of goal he would do my surgery! I am soooo excited! Woot! Honestly ya'll I don't want to lose my curves and it is starting to happen. Everyone is begging me not to lose anymore weight. The only place I am still fat is in my stomach and after the tummy tuck that will be cured! I am only gonna have a breast lift first and then in 6 months I can get implants if I want them. I told him what the other plastic surgeon said about the protein and I found out all Dr.'s are so different! He said that is mainly in gastric bypass patients who have to have blood drawn once a month because of malabsorption. He said I look healthy (no dark circles under my eyes..no hair loss) and that I would be fine. I am gonna be keeping this a secret for now. I was VERY open about my Lap Band, but this is much more personal to me. I just started a new weekend job and am even gonna tell a little white lie about what kind of surgery I am having. I will need to be off work for two weeks at least. Here's a pic of me from last weekend. Do ya'll think I need to lose more than 10 more lbs? Honestly?

1. In the pictures (before and after) I havn't seen many with the droopy arms, I have big arms and my goal is to lose about 60 lbs, is the weight loss slow enough (as opposed to gastric bypass) that your skin has more time to "shrink" or do most people still have to have cosmetic surgery? My arms look okay, but I do have some hanging skin. 2. Also, I realize people lose in different area's at different times but I love my boobs and just was wondering if I should expect them to look "deflated"...have many needed to get a boob job? My boobs are AWFUL. I need a lift and implants. 3. What are some good solid foods to start with once you are at the 6 week mark, I read mashed potatoes and peas somewhere but wanted some more idea's. I was scared to eat so I mainly moved on to chunkier soups to start. 4. I read someone pays $100 when they go do their fills because it is done with flouroscopy, what is the alternative that is included in surgery costs? Do you plan to go back to the OCC for fills? I can't really answer this because I use a local fill Dr. 5. Can you recomend protein or meal replacements that taste good. They are pretty pricey and dont want to stock up on a nasty one. Your best bet here is to find one you like. Some of them are really nasty! Try a couple different ones before you stock up.

I think it is wonderful to attend a support group! I am so glad you enjoyed it.

The scales can be evil! Don't stress over a pound or two..they will come back off and then some once your body gets adjusted to the new way you are eating. Stay strong!

Congratulations on getting your date! You will be just fine. Dr. Martinez is a total sweetheart and very good with his work. He did my surgery and I was very pleased with the outcome of everything. We are here if you need any help or questions answered.

Thanks Trav!

Trina~ I have about 2.75cc in my band and there is no way I could eat a whole lean ciusine. Remember we are all different though...

Girl..I did the meet and greet at my 2nd show and it was AMAZING! My bestfriend dared me to tell him something really naughty and I did. LMAO I will post my pic with them for you! I gave him the beads around his neck in exchange for a kiss too! Here it is blown up of me and Donnie..he took a nap on my shoulder! Haha

I am Kim!

I have missed ya'll! I am doing great..losing slowly..these last 20 lbs are gonna be the hardest. I have hit my sweet spot..I am not sure what I have in my band. I think I have like 2.75 cc. I can eat very little and really don't even care about eating anymore. I never in a million years dreamed I would be saying that! Haha I went for a consult for plastic surgery..what a waste of time! I just wanted a lift and breast implants. (my stomach looks okay..not gonna need a tummy tuck!) Well the Dr. said I really do need the lift and implants (mine look like deflated balloons after 2 kids and the rapid weight loss) I have to completely stop losing weight and THEN wait 6 months for my body to build up protein before I can have them done! I was so disappointed. I didn't figure boobs would be that big of a deal since I am almost through losing but apparently they are! I am looking at next summer to have them done. I need updates from everyone! What's been going on around here?

Thanks so much to everyone for the sweet comments! I am thrilled beyond belief at the results my lap band and hard work have given me. I could have never done it without all of your support! >

It sounds like you are right on track! You have lost alot of weight in just 4 months. Always remember, your lap band is a tool that will be in you forever if you want it to. This is not a race....take your time. >

Today I hit 75 lbs gone forever! Woo! I only have 25 lbs to go until I hit goal. We had a family reunion Saturday and I actually had to be "introduced" to people I have known my whole life because they didn't know it was me!! It felt great to hear everyone freak out over my new body. One of my uncles said I look like a teenager again! The plateau I was in has finally gone away after struggling with it for over two months. I am working out daily with my best friend and still doing the low carb diet. The weight loss is happening again too! I am losing 2-3 lbs a week just like I did in the beginning so I am very happy about that. My advice to any of you who are contemplating the band is GO FOR IT!! It has changed my life completely. My back doesn't hurt..my feet don't hurt..nothing hurts! I just feel like a new person all the way around! Here are a couple of pics. The first one is me on Revolution Ave the day before surgery. The second one is me now! (75 lbs gone forever!!!) By the way..I have a new fetish for boots because I think they make my legs look sexy..LOL!!!!