Maytee

Karen, I'm glad to hear you had a good experience at Cosmed. I would love to get the girls back where they belong. I am very interested to hear how you do with the more major TT and lower thigh lift. Please keep in touch with me. My email is ken.maytee@mac.com. Good luck and I will pray you have a smooth surgery and recovery!!!! Maytee

Karen, If you don't mind me asking, what is the cost of all the plastic surgery? I'm very interested in getting those same procedures done. Maytee

My Husband has been on it and lost 30 pounds in 6 weeks. He wasn't super overweight just 30 lbs too much. I tried it for a week and I have to say I was starving! You can only eat 500-700 calories and its very strict. I could do it. Basically no fat, dairy,you can't mix certain veggies. My husband has amazing discipline and he basically would eat 1/2 protein bullet in the morning 1/2 protein bullet for lunch 1 apple 1 cup of strawberries 5 oz of lean meat or fish for dinner with cherry tomatoes cucumbers 2 pieces of Melba toast That was it. He loves the diet. I don't know how he does it. It does work if you follow it. Its just not something I think most of us can stick to for ever. Maytee

Michelle, You keep me going girl. Your a great course of motivation. Keep it up you have accomplished so much! =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> Maytee

Ok, I have spent 35 min trying to figure out how to upload pictures to a post I would like to put on the forum. I'm sure its easy but I am missing a step somewhere!!!! Thank you!!! Maytee

I have to say it's pretty amazing! I have burned 2200 calories and I have eaten 1500 calories. It says I will lose 1.5 pound in a week if I follow this program. No special food just counting your food intake and the Bodybugg tells you how many you have burned in a day. It's so cool and like some of you have said a great motivator. They are on sale at 24fitness for 199.00 the bodybugg site sells them for over 300 this is a great deal! Check it out!!!!!!! I will keep you posted how well it works. Maytee

I have one now and I have had it on for 24 hours. It's amazing it really does tell you how many calories you have burned. So far I have burned 1900 cal today. I did sleep with it on and you really do burn them while you sleep. I inputed my calories and for me to lose 1.5 pounds a week it said I needed to burn 2400 for the day and eat 1700. I have only eaten around 1500. With the band its hard for me to eat more than that. I got it at 24fitness and they have them on sale for 199. Maytee

Ladies and Gents! Today I was at the gym and one of the trainers sold me on a Bodybug. Is anyone on this forum using one? I would love some feed back on it. Maytee

YES! I did the same thing too and I can fit into some pants from Chicos I love!!! I can't wait to get into the rest of my real skinny clothes! Maytee =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>

I agree, I think you need another fill. Although some foods go down better than others. I have had 3 fills and this last fill has be a great one. Dr. Miranda said that with the band you should be able to eat a 1/3 of what you used to eat. If what you at was a 1/3 of what you used to eat then your doing good food wise. To get the weight moving maybe start tacking your calorie intake or light exercise. I wont lose unless I track my food and exercise. I have lost almost 4o pounds and I think you just have to learn your band and how it works with your body. Good luck!!!! Good job on losing 25! =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> Maytee

Mom12, The hot tea and cold drink really work. Since I have gotten my 3rd fill I really feel the restriction in the morning and less at night. Lisa was right about the protein at night it fill you up so fast and stays with you. Good luck!!! Maytee

I have to say that I was very apprehensive about having the surgery in TJ. My husband found Dr. Ortiz on the internet a year before I even considered getting the surgery. He told me I was being elitist and that Dr. Ortiz had preformed over 2000 of them at that time. I told him I was scared to death and I couldn't do it. A year went by and I stared jumping hoops for our insurance company to find out that it was going to change at the end of the year and I would have to start all over again with different coverage. The new insurance would cover 70% and I would have had to pay about 6500 out of pocket. Then I had a client that came to get her hair done and told me her husband who weighed almost 500bls went to TJ and got it done. After hearing about his experience I decided that day to call Dr. Ortiz and schedule the surgery. My mom and dad freaked out. I went to the OCC website and showed them the video clips with Dr. Ortiz on a very reputable health show and after they watched that they calmed down a lot. Once I got there and met everyone their English was exceptional and I felt very confident I made the right decision. When I was brought to the room at the clinic it was spotless and very nice. Better than any hospital room I had ever been in. The staff excellent, the Operating Room sterile and spotless. My care after the surgery was the best I have ever had. I hope this helps!!! I have lost 32 lbs and I love my band!!!!! Don't be afraid be excited that your about to change your life forever!! Go For It!!!!! Maytee

Michelle, That was awesome! I wonder if my band is that constricted!!!!! :lb21: Maytee

Michelle, Thanks for the info, you always have so much good stuff! Maytee

Kibble, It's true that everyone is different. I got my band March 11, 2008. I lost 9 pounds before the surgery and lost 6 after the surgery. I had my first fill, May 5th. I didn't lose anything after the first 2 weeks for having the band put on,so from March 20th till May 5th nothing. After my first fill I lost 8 pounds that month and them I got my 2nd fill June 2nd and I have consistently been losing every week. I have lost a total of 31 pounds and I have just made my 3rd fill appt at OCC. I have been doing weight watchers online and I have been working out with a personal trainer 2x a week and doing cardio 3 days. I have had to work hard for my weight loss. The band is a tool, learn your band and your body and you will see the weight come off. Don't give up!!!!! Maytee

Vix, Wow, I understand how you feel about wanting to change your life because your so unhappy about your weight. I know I don't know your or your husband but if you truly love each other I can't imagine Him not supporting you in this. My husband always tells me it's not what you say but how you say it. I am sure your going to present this in a way of asking Him to help you. I will pray that God give your the right words and direction in explaining your heart to your husband. I do love my band and if you live your life working with the band it can help you change your life to a healthy active one. I hope I helped. Maytee

You will love it!!!!! =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> Maytee

That is awesome! I can't wait to get there myself.!!!! Maytee :lb21: :lb21: :lb21: =D>

Right on ! You look so different!!!! Have you bought all new clothes? Maytee :cheerleader: :cheerleader: :cheerleader: :cheerleader: :cheerleader:

You go girl!!!! Doesn't it feel great? Maytee :cheerleader: :cheerleader: :cheerleader: :cheerleader: :cheerleader: :lb13: :lb21: