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Wow you look wonderful!! It feels so good!!

Thanx Andrea,, As the time gets a little closer, I am really fine with this!! Denial is so good to me!!!!! I just think Monday will soon be a memory!! I am having the Torilla Soup at the Lucerna for my final meal before.. Best soup anywhere.!!! I am not looking forward to being sore, but I will get through it!! I haven't purchased any new clothes,, I am just waiting to be surpised,,maybe? I hope.. I absolutely hate my arm flab,, it is so embarrassing... I know there are going to be scars, but if anyone has nerve to say something, I'll discuss it, not that it is anyones business. I won't be perfect and don't expect to be a model, but I have worked hard thus far, I am not skinny, but feel a hell of a lot better.. My skin bothers me more... No one talked about skin when I started this entire weight loss thing.. It sounds incredible and somewhat nieve(sp?), but I never thought about it.. I haven't been able to wear jeans for 20+ years and hope this will allow me to purchase pants that aren't stretchy, blahhhhh! Those are all going in a bonfire!! How did it help you? I will keep you posted.. Thank you.. XO Lisa

Ok Gang I haven't been here a lot.. I am sorry not a poster.. I am jumping in tomorrow, staying at the Lucerna for a night then having my Lower Body lift, arms and boobs on Monday.. I am VERY nervous!! I need a little support maybe I don't know.. This is so exciting!! This time next week I should be a new woman!! Wow this Journey has beenan amazing one!! weight loss isn't easy.. I know I won't be a covergirl but at least all my skin will be in check!! SOOOOOO HAPPY!! I would like those of you whom have have this done to write me?? Dr Q is so wonderful and sweet.. He was brining people to the office who were post op to calm me on my consultation day.. What Dr. does this?? Wish me luch guys.. Any tips to help out with healing?? Or what else I should bring??? I love you all and love to read all your posts.. Amazing people!! Thank you!! XO Lisa

Thank You so much!! I am so excited.. I can not wait!! Sending out my deposti in the AM. Got my comfirmation email today..XO to all.. Lisa

Hi Everyone,, it has been awhile...How is everyone?? I am set to have a lower body lift and arm lift with Dr. Quiroz at Cosmed May 10th. I was banded July 1 2008 by Dr. Ortiz.. Any how my Husband is worried that Cosmed isn't really there and I would just be sending my money no where and get down there and no surgery.. Can anyone help me?? We have looked at the web sites etc... Just tell me your situation if you will!! Thank you,, Lisa

I go to OCC by myself all the time.. It is so Easy, I usually write down the address to OCC hand it to the cab driver and off I go.. I give them $5.00 there and $5.00 back.. Never had a problem.. Zona Rio past the Costco and they know where to go.. XO Lisa

I got the Wii Active this week and I love it.. I had lost most of my weight with the Wii Fit and was very excited ton hear the Active was out as I was getting bored with the Fit. The Active is really cool and not that costly either,, you don't have to own the Wii Fit to work out with the Active. I think if you have a Game Stop in your area you can get it for free with three used games as trade. At Target I paid $60 for it thogh.. Get it!! It is fun!! XO Lisa

I know right?? Those hills are aweful and every house had at least 3 barking dogs, not to mention the roosters crowing...lol.. I am very excited my Dancing Video's (Core Rhythms) came today, so I am going to do those first thing in the morning. I can't wait!! I am so greatful for all your wonderful encouragement!! Thanx again XOXO Lisa

Ok I got out and walked today. IT SUCKED!!!! I live in a very rural, very steep hilly area. Almost like San Francisco type hills I walked about a mile. I wished I could find a place a little more flat, but I know it will get easier everyday I do it. RIGHT? I feel motivated. Thanks for you support you guys!! XO Lisa

Let me tell you honey,, I HAD OPEN bypass in 2001. It is the worst surgery EVER!! HORRIBLE. if the band was around back then I would of done the band. I ened up getting the band over the bypass because the bypass will work for about a year then things change!! It did for me and I ended up ganing back 80 of the 180 I had lost.. So forget the bypass the stoma will stretch no matter how careful you are.. GO FOR THE LAP BAD!!! I lost 70 since my surgery day 7/1/08 and my Brother had his placed 4 weeks ago and had lost 30 lbs. Men are always fast losers anyway no matter how you look at it... LOL!! Good luck,, and the cancer thing is completely FALSE!! Dr's do make lots and lots of $$$ on bypass and in this economy that is what they are out to do.. Believe it or not... My Brother In Law is and ER Dr. and looking for job because of cuts.. Xo Lisa =)

WOW-WEEE Girl you look amazing and I am so jealous (good jealous) that I could scream. I want a TT so bad and my arms done. How was Cosmed for you? i have the booklet for Dr. Quiroz, but have been very afraid to get a consultation there. I went to Beverly Hills and OMG they are out of their minds up there.. Lots of $$$. How was the cost for you if you don't mind me asking? The after care? Tell me everything. I would love to be able to wear REAL T-shirts for Women with the cute little sleeves, but my arms are a wreck and my tummy HORRIBLE.. Good for you!! I am very happy for you.. I had a lift and implants in 2002, but I swear I think the Dr. put them in side ways, they don't look good at all,so I am so scared to go to another surgeon. I did get the Lifestyle Lift done approx a month ago to get rid of my sagging skin, It came out really good, hardly no pain. If I knew what to do I would post pictures, but I am an idiot maybe my kids could help me??? Any how you look GREAT!! Keep it up girl! XO Lisa =)

YES YES YES,, Keep it up get one for the house. I am trying to get my husband to order one for me. He thinks I am full of it, but I am not kidding I want one!! I heard Kendra from the Girls next door (Hugh Heffners ex's) is marketing poles. I am going to search after I get off here. let me know what you decide. I think it is a great idea. Don't quit!! Let me know if you have any info on where to order and if I find anything I will let you know too!! Keep it up!! I am proud of you!! XO Lisa >

OHHHH Thanks you guys,, I needed your words of acceptance I think. Sometime just having cheering section HELPS SO MUCH!! I am getting up early tomorrow, I got my jogging stroller a tune up and new tires, got new walking shoes.. So off my little girl (3YO) and I will go!! I am excited though I bought a swim suit before got banded and put it on for the first time today with a few helping tugs from my husband, but it fit for the most part. I felt so good. I usually wear a big tank top over my suit, but not today. I got on my surf board and paddled out. Didn't surf but paddled none the less. I am definatly not the beach bunny I was back in the day that is for sure, but I am on my way to getting better!! What a GREAT Mother's Day I had. My older children (16/19 YO) made dinner, got me gifts and spent time as a family!! I FEEL GREAT!! Thanx again you guys!! I appreciate the kind words!! XOXO Lisa

I guess I should clerify my entry. I had been banded in July of 2008 and have lost 70 lbs since. I did it with dilligent diet and excersize, but I have been stuck. My last fill was mid Jan/09. My Husband forbids me to go to Mexico right now. I guess I'm just looking for some positive feed back and someone to tell me it's ok!! I have been doing Pilates and plan to start dancing, you know dancing with the the stars type work out. I am excited for that, hope it comes soon. I really want to lose 30 more pounds. I had been at this weight prior in my life and am wondering if my body is hanging on for that reason? I have heard that before. Ok happy thoughts to all!! Thanks XO Lisa

Hey Girl.. Congrats on your decision!! I say why tell anyone.. ??? Very few people know about mine.. what is wrong with keeping it to yourself. There is nothng to defend, no arguements, a lot of skinnys don't understand what it is like being in our position..... Mexico..???? Holy cow,, I told my Brother and his wife that is it.. My parents don't even know. I had such a great experience with OCC that I was never afraid. Everyone is so respectfull and kind. Even sitting in the lobby at the Lucerna I noticed how wonderful a gracious everyone is to one another. I love it down there, I often go for a fill by myself. I just say this incase you would encounter concerns about TJ. WHICH YOU WILL from others. Just because you decided to get healthy doesn't mean it is anyones business how... It's ok either way you owe no one any explainations!! XO Lisa =)

Hey Gang it has been sometime since I have been here. I feel soooo good, HOWEVER have been at a 70# (loss) standstill for close to three months now. I really want to continue with my weight loss journey, but feel no matter what I do nothing seems to help. I am even wondering HOW I ever got the 70 lbs off in the first place... My mind is playing a screwy game with me. Can anyone reccomend a sure fire diet that will help give me a little push down the weight loss journey? I am so stuck it is crazy.I am going nuts. Thanks for listening.... Xo Lisa =) (

:-h Good for you!! Congrats.. PIX please.. XO Lisa

I like all the games, however I am not very good at step aerobics.. I am very uncoordinated I guess. I just hate it when you step on the thing and it says "OH?" like you fat ass!! I really like the tennis on the other side of it all. I get a great work out with tennis. Hula hoop is a riot on the fit. I agree Kim the balance isn't on of my favs either,, because I suck at it.. I also use the male too I just wished his lips would move..

This is driving me crazy,, I am PMSing and am sooo freaking hungry.. I could eat a side of beef and then the hooves.. I have never had it this bad... Really bad munchies!! Does anyone have any advice for me? I have done so well so far down 30 lbs as of a few days ago, but holy smokes.. I am just famished it seems. On top of all of this I am completely uncomfortable, I am puffy, very hot and very bitchy.. Mostly I want to eat... I guess maybe it is just the monthly cloud.. I don't know? I have stuck to my work out regimine but take sundays off. I just feel so awful,, Ok Maybe I just need to get over it, eat the best I can and deal with it.. Maybe this was more of a vent than anything? XO Lisa

Hey Gang, Just got my Wii and Wii Fit.. What a great time this thing is.... Who ever invented this thing is a genius!! My teenage kids and I stayed up for hours last night playing together. (you know how secluded teens can be) sweating, laughing and enjoying each other. We laughed so hard.. Hoola Hoop is a crack up... My husband even got off his A** opps I mean his chair and played ALLLLL day today, it was unbelievable!! I would reccomend this game to anyone! I get a great work out. It is fun for the entire family except my littlest one (she is two) she loves to watch us play. I have MS and terrible problems with balance and it helps with that as well. I am very glad I bought this thing and only wished I had bought it sooner. It was sold out everywhere so I spent a little more on Ebay, but worth every penny. Very easy to set up comes with batteries..Lots of information to help you get healthy... Complete with a scale in it!! Lots of games comes with it too.. Trainer, Yoga, Strenth Training etc...I can't say enough about how great the Wii is.. I love it! Thought you'd like to know.. Xo Lisa =P

Hey guys I went yesterday to get my first fill.. I had nothing to eat after midnight and had water up until a few minutes before they took me in for the fill.. I couldn't remember either, so I went with the ol' rule of thumb for most procedures nothing after MIDNIGHT!! Fill went well no pain,,,everyone was still very very nice there.. I took a cab from and back to the border with no problems, walked back to the parking area and left for home,, cost me a total of $18 bux with parking, I have a giant F350 Crew LB so it was a little more for the monster.. Well of course the fill was $100. I arrived at the border parking at 8:30AM and was back in my truck by 10:45 AM, that is with my Daughter having lunch at McDonalds... Border crossing is really easy ANDDDD they have a $10 dollar shoe store on the American side just outside of Mackie D's. So I guess it cost me a little more than I reported.. LOL.. Have a nice day... XOXO Lisa

Thanks, how was the line getting back into the US? Was it long? I think I may do that I just read Doolittles post on how to. I am taking my 16 yo Daughter so we should have fun,.. My Husband is freaking about us going down, but what he doesn't know can't hurt him anddddd I could use the money for shopping.. Ha ha..

Hey guys and Gals, I am going down to OCC on Weds 8/6 for a fill, If I can get someone to share the cost with me it would be greatly appreciated!! Let me know... Claudia said that I could split the cost of the ride from SD airport to OCC with someone. Thanks, Lisa

Hey MM, I was curious do you have a diet that you can post? You are doing so well and I would like to see what you are doing.. I am so afraid to eat too much, I think that freaks me out. I started weight trainnng this week, but that freaks me out too. Muscle weighs more than fat,, So I end up going back on the shakes and drinks. I am down 23 lbs and getting my first fill on the 12th, I don't like being so scared all the time. My journey has sucked like everyone has but I really don't want to fail AGAIN!! my joureny has been along and terrible one... i want success!Thanx... XO Lisa..