Mackenzie

thanks michelle! i am just sitting here, scrolling up and scrolling down...it really is crazy what 39lbs can do..im thinking i have 90some more to go!?! im going to look like a totally different person! haha i cant wait for out vegas reunion and our boob jobs! hahaha >

thanks girl! I LOVE YOU! haha you are so sweet!

sept. at my bachelorette party! my wedding october 2007 memorial day weekend 2008 memorial day weekend 2008 -39llbs! I cant wait to see the end results!

michelle- this is what i get: You are not allowed to use that image extension on this board. A valid format is: http://www.domain.com/picture.gif, an invalid format is: http://www.domain.com/picture.one.gif

look how much bigger your eyes are now! thats crazy! if i could figure out how to post pictures on here i would! hahah

hey michelle! you are doing SO WELL!!!! Even in your old pictures you are still beautiful! You will make your goal of 100lbs in a year without a doubt! im hoping to make mine too- ive got 8 months left, and I know that its going to fly by! > coming to florida soon?!?!

I MISSED YOU! hahah > im so bummed i missed your call yesterday..but expect a call from me soon!!!!!!

Did i REALLY just say NEGATIVE 50lbs (by july)!?!?! REALLY???!! i have almost lost 50lbs! That is UNBELIEVEABLE!!!!!!!!!! =D> ( It still feels just so surreal to me! and that would put me at 50lbs in 4 months if i can get 50 off by 7/14!!!!!! Im happy reguardless! *i will know my weightloss on wednesday morning! i cant wait!!!!!

I can NOT believe that I am getting my SECOND fill already! I feel like yesterday I was talking to the OCC thinking.. "this is just too good to be true, this isnt real"...but here I am (about) 40lbs down *i say about because Ive been away from my scale for a week and a half...so Im hoping to have hit the -40!* I have restriction now, but its weakened over the last few weeks. I am hoping to hit my sweet spot this time, and I think its possible. I eat about 1/2 of what I did before..sometimes less and sometimes more but mostly 1/2...so if I can just get to 1/3 like Dr. Ortiz hopes for then Ill be good!!!!!! Well the big day is Friday! I will keep everyone posted For all you floridians: I got to the fill center in ST.PETE (not tampa) Kathie is amazing! > talk to you all soon! Hopefully this week flys by and Im at -50 by the end of the month..well at least by around july 15th

keep in mind that your tightness with fluctuate (as per my fill doc) ... i feel like same way sometimes. At least you realize that chips and cookies are good choices...but its ok sometimes. I try and let myself have something sweet as long as its small- that way i dont feel deprived and then go eat a whole chocolate cake in my closet! hahahah

hahahha yes you do have to get violently ill before you can open up a can! hahaha...i had forgotten how bubbly there are!!!! I will let you guys know what the doc says on friday!

What a weekend! I had my birthday weekend- started on thrusday night and it amazing! All until my birthday party on Sunday..i had one drink... and started getting dizzy and then...i started throwing up. I was SO sick, i had some friends take me home and I was threw up a few times after that...I couldnt get any water down...and i was starting to feel dehydrated..so I knew what i needed...a coke. I took really small sips, and didnt drink the whole can..but it made me feel so much better. I stayed on liquids for about 36 hours and started eating again yesterday. I feel good! I was so scared for my band when I was throwing up!!! I didnt even care that I felt like death! hahah- I go back to the fill doc next friday so she can reassure me that my band is fine, but what a scary expierence! I weigh myself next Tuesday and I think Im into -40 by now!!!!!! cant wait! Hope everyone is well! >

sooooo im not in xxls any more...try between l/xl aaaannnnddd i have to wear my bra on the tightest hook!!!!! I LOVE MY BAND! thank you everyone!!!!! >

i was weighing every morning...Id go to the bathroom and get on the scale! Ive calmed down from that because it can cause some major anxiety if you dont lose, or you gain a lb...so now i weigh a few times a week.. 2-3-or 4 just depends! I also keep a chart next to the scale and record my weights! youll find that works for you!

So..throughout this journey Ive been on (I started my pre-op on valentines day) I have lost 37lbs.. in three months!!! THAT IS CRAZY! I didnt really think it was a big deal until I realized I was ALMOST at -40lbs... Today...finally..it has hit me that I AM PROUD OF MYSELF! I have had some slip ups, no doubt, but Ive made it here and a lot faster than i thought I would! I think that I will be able to meet my 50lbs in 6 months w/out any problems..which will mean 100lbs in a year! I just wanted to tell everyone, that isnt really letting this hit them yet, that you are are doing an amazing thing, and its REALLY HARD! So be proud of yourself! >

hahahaha streetwalker tight! love it! that is a really pretty dress! i have a little section in my closet that is all new stuff that is too small..im dying to wear some of it- my milestone today DOES have to do with the scale- im finally at 289- i have 99lbs to go! IM SO HAPPY! i can do this! I have been pretty good with my eating latley- im proud of myself!

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

haha i know! im the same way- its like a lose/lose situation! if it doesnt move its annoying- it it goes up its devestating! and it only goes down about once a week! hahaha i cant wait to weigh myself thursday am!!!! wish me luck! haha

ummm no you wont be able to feel your band..unless you can feel your stomach! you can feel your port..well some people can.. last night i actually had a dream about my port...weird.. hahaha

i think that is fairly normal- it might help you to email or call the OCC just to really rest your mind at ease....it is a little weird that its just starting to hurt badly almost a week after surgery...but maybe take some aleve??? and see how the pain is after that!

So ive been staying at my moms since Friday to watch her dog while she went out of town and I didnt bring my scale with me bc that would just be weird! hahaha Im excited to see what it says on Thrusday morning- I think Ive done well this week... i encourage everyone to put the scale away for a few days- ive been paying a lot more attention to what i look like and how my clothes look then what the number says... its kind of nice!

Good luck to you girls! Im going for my second fill on June 6th-- I cant wait! Im ready for more restriction!

Happy Mothers Day! I hope that you all had a wonderful day! Kudos having the hardest job in the world! =D>

go to the fill center in st. pete! she is a big fan of dr.o and fills lots of his patients. she also is awesome. I couldnt imagine flying back to the OCC- its soooooo far from FL!

Hey there! I did not bring my own liquids with me and didnt have any issues at all... the hotel provides free bottled water and there is a little place to eat right in the hotel that serves juice and broth. Anything clear for the first 2-3 days (broth, diluted juice, water, gatorade)then you can add protien shakes, then liquid yogurt, then creamy soups! There is also a convience store right across the street from the lucerna but i didnt need to go there since you arent there for very long! good luck!