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Has anyone checked out Needling for skin?

moonmom — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:54:22 GMT

For scars and wrinkles?
Can you share some info.

Here's what it is,
http://www.dragonflyink.com/needling.html

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Biggest Loser show - question #2

JimJ — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 02:43:22 GMT

How can people afford to be on this show?!

For heaven's sake, just to be on the show, each contestant has to commit to (potentially, if they go the distance) four months' worth of time! FOUR MONTHS! And setting aside being away from family, friends, family, home, family, social network, family, activities, and family, each contestant is away from work the whole time, and that's four months' of income that isn't there either. Where do they get the money to subsidize such a personal venture? I sure as heck don't have four months' of vacation and personal time saved up--I wouldn't even *have* a job to return to! Are each of these contestants personally wealthy?

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Biggest Loser show - question #1

JimJ — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 02:15:45 GMT

When is it posted, and where? I've been looking for the past couple of months, but I can't find info on when the registration is for the show.

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Next level in Wellness: Miracle Water. This will put your body back in balance.

cosmolito — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 10:47:26 GMT

Hello my good friends,
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Love to you all.
Cosmo Keenan

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Belt lipectomy Next week

hennatat — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:11:45 GMT

the time is here ..ans I am nervous..
I am haveing the belt..and soon as I am healed up the thighs.

Any one have the belt done?

Any advice?

Amy :-)

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Stomaphyx

hennatat — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:09:50 GMT

Have you heard of this? have any of you had this done?

its for those who had WLS and are gaining weight back.

Amy:-)

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another divorce

Blaize — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 02:50:06 GMT

so my husband left 2 weeks ago to "fix himself so he wouldn't hurt me again" and two days ago he told me that he realized that starting last week he has "stopped loving you like a man should love a wife". so he's leaving me at 6 months pregnant, really bad health problems and our daughter's life is in jeapordy. i'm so confused and hurt. i don't check here very often but my email is tattoobdearthgirl@gmail.com

I just wanted to let everyone know so I didn't get any congratso n your perfect life emails.

Miss you all

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Do I Look Fat in This?

Smooches — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 08:40:21 GMT

So...I'm now almost eight months post-tummy tuck surgery. And the scale and my jeans are not cooperating. It's extremely frustrating and I only have myself to blame. I have not exercised. I sorta watch what I eat. Regardless, I am so sick and tired of dealing with my body image issues.

While in Flagstaff, AZ, we took a day trip to Sedona and went to the outlet mall. There was a discount bookstore and all hardbacks were just two bucks and paperbacks were a dollar. I checked out the health and beauty section. You know the one. Where you can find every book on the planet on how to obtain the perfect body. Except instead of finding yet another book on a diet I won’t keep or an exercise book I’ll try but give up after once or twice, I found a book on body image. I read the back cover and opened the book up to a random page. There I started to read about myself, stuff that I have never said out loud. But there it was. In plain sight. In black and white. I made the purchase.

I started reading it as soon as I got in the car. It frightens me but yet I am compelled to continue. I can’t believe that other women experience their bodies like I do. It’s like each page, each story was taken out of my thoughts and my secrets.

One exercise in the book, “Do I Look Fat in This?” is to complete the following sentence,

In order for me to have the best body possible, I’d have to:
• Spend at least two hours a day, every day, working out.
• Never eat fast food again.
• Give up all you can eat sushi.
• Never eat what everyone else is eating.
• Watch and keep track of every single thing I eat and drink.
• Never socialize or go out or attend parties.
• Have to listen to everyone’s theory about dieting and why what I’m doing won’t work.
• Realize and give up my 21-year-old body that I didn’t take advantage of and was rejected.
• Deal with unwanted sexual advances.
• Deal with other women’s jealousies.
• Deal with boyfriend’s insecurities.
• Plan out every meal down to when I eat and where I eat.

Anyone else? What would you have to do?
Smooches

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It was bound to happen

MinyaMonster — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 04:24:56 GMT

I've gained it all back plus one pound. I saw it coming and I just kept eating. It's going to get better. I've had a lousey beginning of the year but it's looking up. It better look up dammit.

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I'm pregnant!!

Blaize — Sun, 06 May 2007 14:32:47 GMT

Hey everyone,

As you all know, I divorced the crazy guy! Hehehe, and I"m getting married on June 23rd to an absolutely fabulous guy....and surprise!!!!! We are 5 weeks pregnant!!! Eeeeeeeeek!!!!

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The Biggest Loser

lifeislearning — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 09:03:43 GMT

I'm hooked on this show, watching it on the Style channel. Has anyone joined The Biggest Loser Club on the web? I'm hoping to get feedback from someone who's checked it out. Anyone have an opinion on if they think it's worth it, what they're offering, for their fee?

Thanks!

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Newbie—Hi all! Embarking on a journey to lose 100 lbs.

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 16:36:52 GMT

Now that my son is 5 months old I think it's time to focus on the work I've needed to do for a long time. In 1997, I weighed 260. I worked hard and got down to 220 and kept it off for 4 years. It's been a tough road. From 1995-1998 I spent time getting counseling for bulimia and compulsive overeating. I've been in recovery for years and I think I've finally got my head on straight. Then I started "Project Me" again and got down to 202. I was elated! But then I started falling asleep at 8pm and couldn't figure out why. I was pregnant! I'd given up the thought of having a family months before and so I was thrilled, but I had to put my project on hold. So I'm ready to resume my progress. Granted, I'm back up to 230 but my little guy was so worth it. My goal is 130.

Since I'm a very earthy/spiritual/sentimental/emotional type, I've also decided to do something different this time to keep myself motivated. I ordered 20 handcrafted charms for a charm bracelet from one of my favorite jewelry artists. When they come in, I'm giving them to my husband. For every 5 pounds I lose he can give me one of the charms. I'll have one charm bracelet complete when I lose the first 50 pounds, and another one when I complete the second. I'll wear my bracelet every day as a visual reminder to stay the course.

Each charm is unique and was chosen with special significance and they're all different. For instance, when I reach the 200 pound mark the charm I've chosen is an eternity symbol. It's to remind me that I don't want to spend forever at 200. (This is usually where my weight loss stops and I never seem to get below 200.) The charm I'll receive when I reach my goal weight of 230 is a dragonfly. Dragonflies are symbolic of rebirth, and I'll truly be a new woman by the time I reach 130. I know I'm probably at least part way to the first one right now since I've been good as gold since Saturday, my start date.

So... wish me luck!

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Intro post

Sarah — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 16:56:20 GMT

Hi!

I'm Sarah, I'm 21 and engaged, and I'm thinking about getting breast implants. I have tried using silicone pads, push-up bras, done the rice test with different sizes, used a 3-D imaging program... and I'm still going back and forth wildly about how I feel. I joined this tribe to see how other people feel about making changes like this, and get some support.

I am a belly dancer and even though I know a lot of dancers have implants or use padding for a little help with cleavage, I have known other dancers to get very judgmental about plastic surgery. I understand that because the dance has a bit of a "bad reputation" as being about sex and seduction, a lot of dancers can be reactionary about anything that seems like "selling sex." However, I'm not doing this to be more appealing as a dancer or make men want to sleep with me. I am happy to say that as I am, I do not have a lot of problems in the bedroom department. I have just felt small my whole life (I'm under 5'4" and 115 pounds) and have always wanted to be able to make a BIG impression. I am tired of people cooing over me and saying "you're so tiny!" I'd rather have people look at me and not be able to form a coherent sentence.

Thoughts?

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B-12 Patch

hennatat — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 14:38:00 GMT

Has any one used this?
did it work for you?
www.b12patch.com/

Amy:-)

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financing for plastic surgery?

marirene — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 02:39:34 GMT

I saw this on the back of a magazine at my doc's office. Has anyone heard of it or tried it or something like it?

http://www.doctorssayyes.org/

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Belt lipectomy

hennatat — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 21:58:19 GMT

Who has had the belt? How did you recover ( how long did it take?)

Is there lots of pulling on the scar? Major discomfort? Did it go away..

My insurance in not budging so I am going to do it my self..and they are looking at the end of May to schedule the surgery. ( I am looking into my financing options).

Amy :-)

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lipodissolve

marirene — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 02:22:41 GMT

I've just heard about this procedure a few months ago. Its done with an injection, non invasive. Heres an info link:

http://www.bluemedspaonline.com/lipodissolve.php

Has anyone had it or know anyone who has?

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New here

Rhonda — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 20:59:34 GMT

Hi everyone!
I am on a quest to change my body. I am 35, soon to be 36 and have always been over weight. So far I have lost 77lbs since April 11th of last year. Lately I haven't been able to focus much on my exercising, have some issues going on in my life. Losing the weight has helped me mentally. I feel so much better about myself. I am excited to find cute bras that I can wear. So many things keep me going. I need to get back on track and work out more.
Lately my focus has been on a friend of mine. Our friendship has deepened and all I can think about is him. I am giving him my time and attention even when we are away. That needs to change. I need to put the focus back on me and lose the rest of this weight. It is my goal to lose 150, I am half way there.
I used to take Zumba at our YMCA but didn't this time around. As soon as the class is offered again I will take it up. That really keeps me motivated. I walk and do pilates so far. I need to get into some weight training. We have a Total Gym, guess I need to get on it and get my butt into gear.
Thanks for listening!

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Having more Surgery on Valentines'

Lavender — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 03:55:45 GMT

Yep, my Plastic Surgeon is my date for Valentines' day this year. I'm having my buttock/Outer thigh lift done. This is the big one, though inner thighs are gonna be tough too, this is te one that is gonna keep me immobile for a week. No sitting at the computer. I'm sure the ceiling is gonna look very old, very fast. After this surgery, will hopefully be my last. Inner thigh lift, slight revision to breast lift and an reverse TT on the top of my tummy (it utilizes the breast fold scars from my lift. I've decided not to get my arms done, I'm lifting weights i hopes of filling them out a bit. I think arm scars are pretty hideous.

Loosing all the weight I lost left me quite damaged. Plastic surgery is not for the faint of heart. It's not an asy road to take. I waited awhile to have mine after I lost my excess weight. I ahd to be sure this is what I wanted to do. A friend of mine told me the other day that I was very "vain" to be doing this. At first I didn't really know how to respond. Then I told her, "you know what, it's not your body. you do not have to live in a skin that makes you uncomfortable. Until you walk in my shoes, do not judge me.". I am not vain. Yes, I have body issues, but it's not because I'm superficial. It's because I'm getting rid of the remanants of my old self.

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I Want Lipo in Tucson

Ziva — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 04:22:36 GMT

I want to got Lipo, but haven't been able to find personal referals for a PS in Tucson Arizona. Anyone?

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Trying to make a new me the "natural" way

Becky — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 22:34:59 GMT

I decided at the age of 54 that I wanted to make myself over and at least once be able to blow the coin belt off my ex-teacher with my moves and my look. Anyway, diets weren't working for me. I had done Herbalife for awhile and lost 50 pounds on it...and then got stuck. Not one more pound or inch came off for an entire year. I drank 80 ounces of water a day. I had my two herbalife shakes. I was really careful what I ate and I exercised 8 hours a week. I joined e-diets and emailed my diet adviser for advice. She emailed back "Exercise more. Eat less. Drink more water." If she had been in close physical proximity, I would have been on trial for murder.

Anyway, I decided to go for broke (almost literally...since I have a very small budget) and consult with a trainer. I started in late October. I signed up at a gymn, but almost didn't go back because one trainer was going to charge this horrendously high price. Then I found another trainer who is a champion body builder. He's trained a lot of beauty queens as well. Alrighty then. So the holidays come up and everyone and their reindeer is dropping invitations to parties laden with more food than you can imagine ...or bringing trays or more food than you can imagine. (Why are people starving all over the world with all this stuff around?) A lot of this was made from scratch. Needless to say I gained weight. Of course some of that was muscle, but still. I tried to be somewhat careful, but..... I have no intention of living like a nun with an oath of poverty during the holidays. I thought I must have really pigged out when I know I didn't because I gained 30 pounds. The trainer later told me that the weight training probably added 15 pounds.

O.K. so I can lift 500 pounds with my legs. I can lift 100 pounds with my arms. I'm intrigued by that. I'm doing 500 crunches 4 times a week and I still have a pot belly. I figure I should be able to take some of that off after New Years. In all this time the trainer has said very little to me about diet. He's said he would bring me one next week. Next week comes...goes...no diet. He did that several times. I showed up faithfully. I did cardio 4 times a week. I watched what I ate, but didn't starve myself. One day I'm on the treadmill for a 30 minute stretch. The trainer comes up to me and says "Lose the weight, Becky. Lose the weight. You know what you need to do. No more pizza. No more cake." The last time I had cake was New Years. I did have a little pizza a couple of weeks ago, but it was small and I hardly ever eat pizza. I don't eat burgers and I rarely eat any chicken sandwiches from fast food places.

Yesterday, the trainer said that if I didn't lose weight he was going to quit the business...that he was that fragile. I was a bit put off. He'd had me working out in this plastic suit to make me sweat more. I've been working out in that for several weeks....actually longer than that. This is the third such "sweat suit". I tossed the first one when it started to smell like limberger cheese. The second one ripped. He started telling me about the diet that he put the beauty contestants on. Two protein shakes a day. Nothing but soup and salad for lunch and lots of water. He also had them use this colon cleanse stuff twice a day. I think I've heard enough about bowel movements to last a lifetime....certainly not my favorite topic.

He said another thing that really ticked me off. He said "you can't be a dancer and be fat." I know damn well that's not true. We've been sold a bill of goods by Hollywood and other nasty places and we've bought it.

Anyway, for the last two days I have gotten as close to his "beauty contestant diet" as I can and still stay sane.

I think I will try to find as many working strategies as possible and then dump this trainer....Becky

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Nutritional info

Mikki Lee — Mon, 22 May 2006 17:02:05 GMT

Hi All, I just came back from attending a workshop with Sally Fallon. Her book is "Nourishin Traditions" The cookbook that challenges politically correct nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats. She wrote it with Mary G. Enig, Ph.D.. I read much of the book before I attended.
She caries the message of Dr. Winston A. Price DDS. He studied indiginous peoples of the world and their diets. He wanted to know why they had such wonderful teeth and health and what was wrong with our diets in the US. The message is "Cholesterol is good for us, not bad like we're being told". The website is www.westonaprice.org
You may find it hard to believe but they have all the science to prove it.
I wish you all great health.
Mikki

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One Month Post Op

Lavender — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 23:24:03 GMT

Well I'm one month post-op from my Anchor cut TT and Breast Lift/Augmentation. It's been an adjustment period to say the least. I'm super pleased with my lower tummy. I'm tight as a drum and my waist is very defined now. I do have some excess skin at the top that he could not get during surgery. He was concerned about blood supply issues, so I need a skin excision (No Muscle work). I;m sore mainly in the morning and will have to continue wearing my girdle til January.

My breasts are still changing. They are still big, but look decent on my frame. I have a high chest profile and even though I'm wearing a 34DD, It doesn't look that big. One thing about breast augmentation , is that the breasts look different almost daily. So even though my nipples are lower than my PS would like, we are taking a wait and see attitude. I'm fine with that. I just want a good result. Well, revise it with my brachioplasty in the Fall.

Now, I'm planning for a Lower Trunk Lift which includes outer thighs and buttocks and hip reduction and lipo. This is the absolute worst part of me and the hardest surgery I will have done. I have what I commonly refer to as "Sharpei Ass"", so any results better than what I have now will be a significant improvement. this surgery scares the hell out of me though. I have to do a hospital this time and have to hire a nurse for wound care because my mom has cancer and cannot care for me. I'm also hiring a housekeeper to come in while I'm laid up. Tentatively scheduled for February 27th, I still got to check my school schedule (6 week classes).

It's a good thing that I discovered an unknown stash of investment money that my husband forgot about and was left to me when he died. It was exactly the amount it was costing me for surgery. Otherwise, I would have never been ale to do this.

People often ask me if it's worth it. Yes, it is worth all the pain adn even all the money. I walk tall, I have great confidence and I feel much more feminine than I was a montha go. My gastric Bypass surgeon may have saved my life, but my Plastic Sugeon is giving me the life and body I've always wanted, scars and all!

Cheers,
Lavender

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OMG IM A MOTHER!!!

greerk — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 20:00:23 GMT

No.... not a baby. I got puppies! This past Sunday we got two dachshund puppies. They are 9 weeks old, one boy one girl.... The boy is Yula and the girl is Myla. They are red wiener pups. Myla has some black hairs interspersed through her hair and Yula has a pale nose and eyes. They are so gorgeous. And they play rough! OMG they are all over the place! And right now they are chewing on some reallty nice shoes of mine. I rescued one and they got the other one..

LOL They are really sweet but they are so much work. We are crate training them cos I have no idea how else to housetrain them and they are doing well. They are so much work. And I know absolutely nothing about raising good puppies. Eeeek!

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The holidays.....

greerk — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 18:27:48 GMT

The holidays are coming! And so is the good food......

heaven help us!

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my post from myspace...and update

Blaize — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 09:01:48 GMT

I'm so busy that I don't have much time to type here but I did want to check in with everyone and see how everyone is. I miss you all and would love updates from all of you. Here's my update:

Howdy ho! How is everyone doing? Fantastic? I hope so!!! I have come to the realization that this fall is a HUGE time of change for everyone! Everyone I know is going some major changes in their life right now. It's crazy because everyone is stressed out and needs a friend, but then their friend is stressed out and it really doesn't make the situation any better. hehehe. but hey, change is good right? Well usually...in my case, change is FANTASTIC!!!!!

I can honestly say that I am happier than I have ever been in my entire life. Now that's kind of weird considering the fact that I am going through a divorce, do not have a steady full time job to provide me with income to pay my bills, I'm moving, I'm so incredibly busy with stuff that doesn't pay much, and I have so much to do. Not to mention the fact that life sure does throw you some confusing situations.

So since I've been MIA for a while....let me give you a little synopsis of what has been going on.

Well, people are going to think I'm crazy and they are going to talk and say..it's too sooN! BUT, 2 days after Ben told me he was leaving me I met a really nice guy. I didn't think anything about it but each time I saw him after that I got more and more interested. So Liz was "in love" with him because he's her roommate and I kept saying nothing was going to happy. Well, eventually it became obvious with our looks at each other that something was there and Liz freaked out of course and I don't blame her. Then he wanted to talk to her about something and she said you can never date my friends. We both agreed to try to stop. Then he wanted to tell her he didn't love her and all this other shit...to make a long story short....we had one really really really hard week where i thought I may lose my best friend and he may lose his roommate and now everything is fan-fucking-tastic. Like 2 1/2 weeks ago we decided we couldn't resist it and so we are "together." I can't even explain at all how much I love and adore this guy. He is so amazing and sweet and just everything about him. He makes me so happy. And I know that it doesnt' make sense to feel this way so fast...and certainly not in the beginning stages of a divorce. and I"m sure everyone thinks it's me being vulnerable but you know what? I don't care what anyone thinks or says. I know how I feel and I know how he feels and one day everyone who thinks it's me being vulnerable or whatever will be like, holy shit...she was right. Cuz I can tell you without any uncertainty that this is the guy that I was meant to be with. It feels so incredibly natural, nothing is forced and when we are together we are both so happy. It makes things easier to deal with and...things are just amazing. So take that and talk amongst yourselves. I'm happy and that's all that matters. In this circumstance I am going to try my hardest to not care what people say or think because until now I never ever thought that this kind of love existed. I never believed in the kind of love you see in the movies or hear about on tv. Never. and now I know that it's true. Now I believe in love at first sight and now I believe in soul mates.

I bought a new car! Fuckface (aka Ben) wanted "his" Matrix back so my salesman (aka my fabulous boyfriend) helped me get into a new vehicle. I bought a silver 2006 Mazda 6 sports sedan with 128 miles on it. It's soooo o incredibly gorgeous and amazing and i've been told that i look sexy in it lol. I love it! it has lowjack, 100000 mile warranty, and all kinds of cool shit. so that's all shiny new and exciting.

Big huge ginormous life change number 3, I am moving this week. My best friend, Danny *aka the fabulous salesman) and another roommate are renting a house in Pearblossom. It's a 3 bedroom 2 bath with a fireplace, hardwood floors, an office, a storage room, a built in pool and bbq, 2 firepits, a huge outside yard and just everything is fabulous. So that's fun.

HUGE HUGE change number 4, the divorce papers are signed and ready to be filed. What's stopping me? Nothing but the money issue. It's quite a bit to file and with moving and a new car payment and insurance, I must take care of that first. Then the divorce. I can't wait for it to be final and I can go back to being an Ison. Yayaya! Fantastic. wonderful and amazing.

So, you can see why I say my life has done a complete 180. Crazy huh? That's ok. I'm happy and that's all that really matters in life right?

So now I just need to get through this week and find a job and then everything will be as amazing as they can be. Heheh. Yay! Love you all and miss you so much. I'm so sorry that I haven't been on much and that I haven't been keeping up with emails and stuff. I do love and think about all of you often. Soon very soon I will have time to follow through at least every other day.

HUGS AND KISSES!!!!!!!

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My pre-op/post-op pics

Lavender — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 19:38:09 GMT

I posted some of my pre-op, post-op pics on makemeheal.com . I will have all the before shots and after shots taken at the docs office up sometime next week.

https://www.makemeheal.com/pictures/viewAlbum.php?albumid=2017

My password is plasticpics

Hugs,
Lavender

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is there a difference

shaynaz — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 23:15:19 GMT

between tummy tuck recovery and c-section surgery??? just curious as to how it would be different? anyone know.

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what were your strattagies for choosing your surgeon

shaynaz — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 04:05:04 GMT

hi everyone, what did you do to choose the surgeon you went to?

anyone in San Francisco bay area who can recommend someone?

i feel i need to loose more weight before i get my tummy tuck but i want to start the research now!!

so let me know....hopefully, next year i can get mine done!!!!

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Home From Surgery

Lavender — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 18:19:47 GMT

Well, I'm home from my Fleur-d-lis Tummy Tuck, Breast Lift and implants. The pain is pretty bad. I'm taking Perc-10's. Even though I requested the On-Q pump the doc forgot to put one in and I was a bit pissed about it. I will have all my before and afters up on makemheal.com next week. The docs office is gonna give me them on disk. For those who are intereted in the procedures, I'm more than willing to share my pics. This is not a surgery to go in lightly. It's not easy and if you have a low tolerance for pain, I don't suggest it. But after being 300 pounds, then loosing 160, my body was devastated. I knew that I had to do this to feel normal again. Of course, my new boobs are so swollen I feel like Pamela Anderson on steroids! They are huge. My mom was calling me "Miss Dolly" this morning. I guess I'm gonna have a drawer full of sall shirts I can't wear anymore.

If you want to be on my list for the pics, just drop me a message. i'll have them next Tuesday. They won't be pretty but I'll update my progress every couple of weeks.

Lavender

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Guh! Here I am checking in

MinyaMonster — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 21:02:53 GMT

I am have been such a bad girl that even posting is hard. I've been eating my way through the holidays early! It's like I'm suddenly so hungry that I can't stop. Who made refined sugar, dammit! I am so kicking them in the ding ding!

I need a hug WAH!

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Boobs, jugs, ta-tas, jiggly bits, etc

greerk — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 01:28:00 GMT

Ok! So.... Ive thought about getting implants for a while. I dont want huge big old dolly parton boobs but since the reconstruction and removal of the lump, I have lost a lot of fullness. I would like implants to fill things out just a little.

My husband is really mystery on the subject. he vascillates between "Yippee" and no honey, I like you the way you are. Last night we were looking at some plastic surgery before and after photos and he was saying how he honestly preferred large breasts, and we picked out a style even.. (teardrop, saline, textured, under the muscle) that we liked. And he kept mentioning unde rthe muscle, under the muscle. We even discussed when and how to pay etc. And then this morning he says, no honey I like you just the way you are. So now I have no idea what he actually wants. Obviously a lot of men like big boobs. I know my husband is one of them but he fell in love with a woman with smaller breasts. Ok... so what. But here is his wife who wants implants anyway so why not right? Its like a bonus for him. He gets the wife he loves and now, bigger boobs! Yay everyone wins.

I dont know. I guess he knows how insecure I am about my body. Yeah int he back of my head I think... im not good enough... but if I wasnt then he wouldnt have married me. He wouldnt love me. Maybe hes just being the good guy and saying "No honey youre just fine".

Argh. What to do, what to do.

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Blaize

greerk — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 01:18:47 GMT

Hey has anyone heard from Blaize?

Blaize honey are you ok? Hows the divorce going? We havent heard from you in a while.

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I forgot!!

rummani — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 00:27:12 GMT

So I had my gastric bypass (laparoscopic, Kaiser South San Fran) last Wednesday, the 18th, and I'm home and doing great and all. In fact, I think I'm going to be one of those folks who has trouble with the pouch not because I get sick, but because I seem to be able to tolerate everything so far...! Keeping down tomato soup, protein shakes, Cream of Wheat and I intro'd cottage cheese today; I also seem to be able to tolerate a bit more quantity than I thought, so I'm measuring carefully: had no trouble drinking almost 8 freakin' ozs of protein shake in under an hour. Yes, I've since modified that! Thought I was doomed when I took my multi-vitamin this morning, but nope, I made it through (I am SO switching to chewables). So yeah, I'm doing great and it finally happened and everything is mostly going perfectly. Woot! :-)

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Surgery and other things....

greerk — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 01:16:43 GMT

So as most of you know, this tribe is for people who want to talk about changing their body in any way. Whether its plastic surgery, bariatric surgery, diet, exercise, body modification, tattoos,... whatever! We are here to discuss it and the good and bad of it. This is a passionate subject for a lot of people on both sides of the fence and the discussion is really good. I dont know if things have changed but when I started this tribe, we were the only one of its kind. All the other tribes are procedure specific, or biased. I like that everyone is supportive and not about turning anyones decision one way or another. (And I love that the support is for personal life problems too... a shoulder to cry on)

Trust me, if anyone started bashing, they would be kicked to the curb SO quickly.

Anyway, I was thinking about it today cos I was chatting to a friend's parents about a) the wife's decision to have breast reduction surgery and lipo on her arms and B) the father's thoughts about Gastric bypass. Seeing I have had all of the above, the B. Reduc. twice, I was chatting to them and just letting them know about my experience. It was really nice and they were so desperate for knowledge. The husband is rather overweight, has a stint in his heart, has diabetes and really, I think, could benefit from the surgery. But he is just not ready. AT ALL! He hasnt made that commitment to a decision yet and as some of us know, there's that period of questioning that goes on as you research and decide whether to do it.

I told him honestly that its a huge lifestyle change, you will never eat the same way again and its not easy. It will be a constant thought about what you are puttng into your mouth and watching that you never go back up again. Its very easy to slip off the wagon and a lot of people put the weight back on cos they stop being careful and vigilant. I was DEAD honest with him. People need to know its not the easy way out by any means. He was interested in all of this and was clearly scared of it. He admitted that he had willpower trouble and would find it hard to be eating differently than other people in the house. He also said he wanted to try everything else first before he went with the surgery. I encouraged this and told him that it should be his last resort.

And this is just something I wanted all the newbies to this tribe to know. A big discussion on here right now is Gastric Bypass cos its something a few of us are going through. But just remember we are here to advise and support and not try to change what someone is thinking. So if you are against it, then by all means lets discuss it cos there might be someone else lurking that might want to hear that side of the story too.

And I definitely want us to encourage people who are considering other types of body changes to talk about it too. Good and bad.

OH also.... I was thinking... lets also post favorite recipes, exercise tips and other things too. It all helps.

Anyway, Im kinda rambling today. Im going to start another thread about boobs. Cos Im weighing up my options about further surgeries.

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Newbie Here

Lavender — Sun, 22 Oct 2006 18:43:56 GMT

Just wanted to introduce myself. I'm Jane and I lost 156 pounds with Gastric Bypass. I had my RNY in September of 2004. I will be having my first round of plastics on November 6th. I'm having an extended TT , a breast Lift with Augmentation. I'm very nervous and kinda freaking out about it. It's jsut alot of cutting. I'm hoping when I go for my pre-op appt. this Tuesday that I can discuss getting a Q-Pump. Has anyone had one of these and did it really help the pain? I have to pay out of pocket for everything and it will just be an added expense on my part and I'm not sure if it will be worth the sost vs just taking Vicodin or Percocets. I really need some good advice.

If I do ok with this surgery and I think I can handle the pain, I will be having a lateral thigh/Buttock lift in January and an inner thigh lift and brachioplasty in the late spring.

I feel kinda vain doing all this, I know I should be happy with my body, but to be honest I'm more self-conscious now than I was at 300 lbs.

Thanks,
Jane

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update

Blaize — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 20:08:03 GMT

Hi everyone,

So I wanted to say thanks to everyone who sent me encouraging emails! Thank you! I can't begin to tell you how much knowing I have friends like you is helping me. So, I'm doing a lot better. I no longer have thoughts of hurting myself and I can eat again. My heart is still broken, but I have began to think about my future. I put in my notice with the landlord and will be moving to the Redlands/Yucaipa area (somewhere out there) in November. I'm looking for a new job because my commute to LA is killing me. I'm going to start taking dance classes 2x per week with Marjhani and going to the gym with my aunt 6 days a week (that's why I'm choosing to move out there).

It still hurts to know he doesn't want me and to think that we could have been happy, but I'm trying not to dwell and torture myself. I'm doing a lot of stuff to keep myself busy and spend time with friends and family. I'm seeing a therapist every Tuesday which is really helping.

I'm stressed about not being able to find a new job, being on my own, not being able to find a place to move to that will let me keep my animals, not being able to afford to live on my own, being single, not being able to find anyone that will love me, etc.

But going to the gym will make me feel better about myself, being able to take dance classes with Marjhani and start dancing with Oojam will definately help, being closer to my MECDA folks and meetings, being closer to the only family that I have that talks to me, etc. So I'm just hoping that that stuff works out. Mostly, I'm terrified of no one wanting me. I'm terrified of being alone. I've never been alone! I got married at 17. But I know I'll be ok. I have so many friends and I'm always pretty busy. I plan on going to grad school next year and once I don't have this 6 hour per day (minimum) commute, I won't be so stressed. Plus, I really hate my current job.

But anyway, I'm doing alright. Just scared!!! Change is hard! He's still at the house, will probably be there until our last day there and he's leaving for Hawaii on November 5th. Good riddance! Ha. No really, it still hurts but as I talk to people about how he's treated me since we've been together, I realize more and more that he really wasn't treating me right (ever). And everyone has told me that I"m going to be shocked because I was treated so poorly and my next relationship will show me just how awful he was and how much better I am without him. But being rejected still hurts. Makes me wish I would have been the one leaving him! hahaha.

So where has everyone been? How's everyone doing? We need to get this tribe going again! I miss you all!!!!

SMOOCHES

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GASP! Anniversary!

greerk — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 03:51:31 GMT

PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We totally missed our anniversary! I created this tribe on 4/18/05 and lookie! Its grown to 56 members! Who woulda thunk it?

I think this tribe definitely filled a void. There needed to a place for non-judgement, kindness, caring but also information, debate and openness. All the tribes I came across were either for or against surgery and extremes, or no surgery and "all-natural" change. Nothing was open to everybody, whatever their choice to make a change, or not make a change.

Hence: "Change your body" came forth unto us!

Happy *late* Anniversary everybody! Lets have a virtual party to celebrate all our wonderful members!

I'll bring the vodka!!!!!

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Divorce

Blaize — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 20:23:49 GMT

*sigh* Hi everyone, I just wanted to announce officially that Ben and I are getting a divorce. I am having a really hard time and could use the support of my friends and family. Please send me any energy that you can to help me through this really difficult time. As most of you know, I've been with Ben ALL of my adult life....it's really hard. I don't know what I'm going to do and I'm so incredibly sad. Anyway, I just had to let you all know because I am asking for help.

I love you all.
Blaize

The reason:
Well, what do you do when everything you've known for 5 years is ending? What do you do when the person you love says they don't love you and that it is ending? Well, Ben's psychologist told him that he is co-dependant and not bipolar which led him to the realization that we are the reason that he is depressed. Apparently, he hates everything about our lives and marrying me was a huge mistake on his part. So this past week he's been making plans to move to Hawaii for that job his ex-best friend offered him. Last night he told me that we are over. He said he will not give us until December to go to marriage counseling and try to work. He says he's totally unhappy and that he doesn't want to be with me anymore and that he needs to move on with his life. I am completely torn apart. I love him so much and I've dealt with so much from him because i Love him and now he's leaving me. It's completely over, no ifs ands or buts. Today he submitted his resignation at work and told them he's leaving on November 1 and moving to hawaii. He's moving in with his dad this weekend until he leaves to go to Hawaii. He said he's not in this to burn me and that he will help me financially since I can't afford my bills on my own. I am so terrified of being alone. I have never lived on my own because i married him when I was 17. I've never dated anyone else, never been with anyone else sexually, never done anything on my own. I've never lived on my own. I don't know what to do. My heart is breaking and I feel like I"m being torn apart inside. I have good moments where I"m ok and I think about the future and that things can be better but the majority is me crying remembering the good times and how much I love hima nd how we ha =d planned on a house and kids. I just don't know what I'm going to do. I can't afford my own bills, I can't do this. I'm terrified and I don't understand why he doesn't want me. What's wrong with me? I just wanted to be happy with him.

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liposuction, without the tummy tuck

marirene — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 19:03:03 GMT

I've been very impressed by the stories of people here and enjoy reading about everyone's unique trials and tribulations to get the results that they wanted. I have had some weight loss, though not as extreme as many here. I've lost about 50 lbs and will be at my goal weight in about another 10 lbs. I have been very happy with the health results of this weight loss, but not as happy with the physical results. Though I've lost weight all over, it seems that much of it has come from my chest and hips leaving me with much less of an hourglass figure than I used to have when I was heavier. I've done some internet research and will eventually talk to a doctor to get all of that rolling, but it seems that what I'm needing is liposuction in the side and abdomenal area, but not a full tummy tuck procedure. Has anyone here had liposuction and would like to share your experiences? I'd love to hear about it.

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Daaaaaammmmmnnnnn Amy!

greerk — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 05:45:20 GMT

Hell girl! Stand up and take a frickin bow!

THOSE PICS ARE AWESOME!

You are the "Change Your Body" chica of the month! Its official!

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Minya? How are you doing?

Adishakti — Sun, 03 Sep 2006 19:28:54 GMT

Hey you... last we heard things weren't look all that pleasant for you. How're things coming along?

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I HAVE TO STOP WATCHING DISCOVERY HEALTH

hennatat — Mon, 04 Sep 2006 01:34:02 GMT

I was watching a bit while doing the dishes and a woman just like me was on Sz 28 down to sz 10.... and her OWN HUBBY was saying how "gross" her excess skin is . She had the full body lift in one procedure & boobs,..... My surgeon says absolutely not ( I have more on my ass & thighs though..I am leaving the boobs alone)...Any way My point ..... I want my fricking belt lipectomy surgery. I have been denied again, however the funny thing is my insurance company is saying that they never covered my WLS to begin with ...But they did... and they are denying that they covered the WLS because they probably realize I Do have a case to get the excess skin off . it is really f*cking up my left leg... it’s the weirdest thing... long story short .. I lost so fast my gait/walk was altered which made my upper calf lose muscle .. my lower calf gain muscle and my whole fricking left leg is going crooked. I Have $ letters of medical necessity to get the skin removed off my ass & thighs , and lately its getting worse.. I see another doctor on the 13th. <Sigh>

BTW of course she looked great after her procedure... I am envious.

Amy:-)

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New Picture Posted - My "after" shot!

Adishakti — Sun, 27 Aug 2006 19:48:46 GMT

Tickled pink about it!

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Here Goes Something

Adishakti — Sat, 12 Aug 2006 21:28:52 GMT

Alrighty - I leave first thing in the morning tomorrow. We're going to spend the day/evening at my sister's place because my surgery is at 7:30am a hop, skip and a jump from her place. My surgeon is 3hrs away from home, so it'll be nice to be nearby. We're staying the evening of surgery in a hotel. Yeah, kids 'n all... I know, I know... but everyone I trust to help with them is busy and I want my hubby with me. I figure family's got to be better than strangers in a hospital. The hotel's got both an indoor and outdoor pool and an arcade, so hubby's going to spend a lot of time going up and down from the room to the pool. What a good sport.

Anyhow, I'll be home and in bed on Tuesday afternoon. I've got my room all spiffied up... clean sheets, comforter, a tv and all the bellydance videos you could dream of. I expect to be hibernating up there a bit, because this is a two-story house and the only bathroom is upstairs by my room. I don't want to do stairs more than I need to, gaging by what other's have said!

Anyhow - wish me luck! (Going to post my before pictures on the board now)

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Hi Guys..I started a tribe "hes just not really into you" I used to think it was cause I was fat

hennatat — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 01:51:01 GMT

but I have discovered otherwise,
but here is a place to poke fun at it.. maybe get a laugh, share stories about stuff. I just started it today...If you get the book its really funny and insightful at the same time.

tribes.tribe.net/notthatintoyou
its a tribe to share your stories about desire and lust gone amucky muck…muck. Or bad dates or whatever…knock your socks off. I will be posting funny tidbits about my rejections and little excerpts from the book “He’s Just not that into you”. More on the tribes description.

Amy:-)

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Ok, this is getting old!

MinyaMonster — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 17:48:35 GMT

I keep having stitches pop open!! The worst places are under my left breast and the middle of my tummy tuck. I cover them with guaze and neosporin but it doesn't seem to help!

Doesn't anyone have any tips?

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Eekk

greerk — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 22:55:21 GMT

Ok so when you go for your inital consultation for gastric bypass, you're informed of the 70% success rate (losing most of the excess weight) but the strong tendency to slip back into old habits and put on weight again. And you vow, that will never be me. I will never do that. This is for life. You're successful, doing so well, you're down to 15 pounds left to lose.

And then ...... life happens. Stuff happens. Time passes and one day you realize, shit... Ive put on weight. Then more stuff happens and a few months later, shit.. more weight.

Its been a year now since I was sitting at my lowest weight and I have picked up 40 pounds. 40 pounds! In a year! Im freaking out. Worse that that, i have to meet with my bariatric internist tomorrow for my 2 yr post op check up. And she's gonna be pissed! Or disappointed...

The depression medication I am on, I just found out, actually increases your appetite and makes you put on weight. So first stress and depression and laziness makes me put on weight and then I relieve the stress and depression with medication and now the medication makes me put on weight too!

Im trying to get back on my gastric diet and as soon as my fracture heals, back to the gym. Ive changed my medication. But still.... what if Im one of those 30 % failures! I cant be fat again.....

Anyone else having this kinda problem?

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Abdominoplasty and my Documentary

Adishakti — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 03:11:03 GMT

Hiya folks.

Well, I thought I'd formally introduce myself. I'm a mom of three kids... I gained a lot of weight with each of my pregnancies and with some solid effort, managed to lose the weight and keep it off.

Unfortunately, the skin on my tummy had something else in mind. (What, I have no clue)! ;-)

So, I went to see a cosmetic surgeon and was told I was a good candidate. So much so... would I be interested in being the subject of a documentary on safe cosmetic surgery. ie. choosing your surgeon, what to look out for, etc...

This Wednesday is my pre-op, and we'll be spending the bulk of the afternoon and early evening filming. They've already been here once to film a performance and an interview with a life in the day of moi. Ack.

I'm not terribly looking forward to having cameras in my face at the time of surgery.... or being in my panties on television, but it'll help educate people and the production company is going to pay for the bulk of my surgery.

I'd like to take some before pics before the surgery on August 14th. Will post some when I've got the nerve!

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Smooches

MinyaMonster — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 01:51:58 GMT

You looked hawt in your corset :)

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I'm up and moving

MinyaMonster — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 19:04:56 GMT

Soooo tired and I just woke up from my nap. We changed everything last night (popped it all into the washing machine and dryer) and re-dressed. The incisions themselves are annoying. The real pain is right underneath my sternum. Ohhh la la! I have been working very hard at not engaging my stomach muscles to get up and move around. Oh COURSE my period decided to start a week early. Thanks body!

My body is insanely swollen and bruised up. My doc kept saying "Your breasts are really bruised up aren't they?" There's only so many times he could say that before I finally went, "Is that bad?" Oh No, everyone is different. My first appt is this Friday :)

Talk to you all soon.

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My pre-op is this Friday :)

MinyaMonster — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 16:58:40 GMT

Eeeeep!

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Photo Updates

Smooches — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 22:11:31 GMT

I posted several photos in my profile of my new body in case you all wish to check it out!

I am so freaking pleased and thrilled and amazed. My only regret is that I didn't know about it before and wished I did it about 10 years ago.

Hugs!

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Well? Didja git hitched?

MinyaMonster — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 02:43:49 GMT

Didja, Greer?

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It's my one month count down

MinyaMonster — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 22:07:49 GMT

I've started biting my nails again.

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teaching

greerk — Sat, 27 May 2006 05:53:29 GMT

so my wedding is 2 weeks away!!!!!!!! eeeeek

Anyway back on topic:

Im may be teaching beginners tribal fusion bellydance pretty soon. And it scares me cos I think I am so not a good enough dancer to be teaching others but on the other hand, i know it will challenge me both as a dancer and as a person and it will help me face some fears so I totally want to do it.

Plus! extra income. which I need right now.

Argh... any of you taught before and have first time teacher advice or horror stories to tell?

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Elaine, it's almost your day!

MinyaMonster — Mon, 08 May 2006 20:30:56 GMT

4 days! 4 DAYS! Is someone going to be able to let us know how it went?

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Change you Body tribe

greerk — Thu, 25 May 2006 04:56:12 GMT

Well kids,

its been just over a yr now that this tribe has been in existance and it has grown more than i ever imagined. Anyone got anything to share about how the tribe has helped or inspired you in any way?

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New Pics!

Shahlah-Sutra — Wed, 17 May 2006 15:27:34 GMT

I just posted a before and some after pics of me, anyone else?

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laser eye surgery

Blaize — Thu, 11 May 2006 22:34:50 GMT

has anyone had it? I have pretty bad eye sight and I really want to get it done. My contacts dry out constantly and they tear a lot! yuck. Any advice/comments

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teeth bleeching/veneers (sp)

Blaize — Thu, 11 May 2006 22:36:51 GMT

HIya....so I'm also interested in getting my teeth bleached. also, I have a gap in between my two front teeth despite have braces for 2 years and wearing retainers for 2 years...I'm missing my eye teeth (was born without them) so the braces just didn't work. anyone have any recommendations/comments/advice

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This sucks

MinyaMonster — Wed, 03 May 2006 22:03:20 GMT

Due to stress and life crap, I've gained 11 pounds since November. I just don't have the motivation to take care of myself!!!
Today is day three with no candy, cookies etc. If I can go for two weeks, I'll start backing down off the caffeine.
It feels like it's been three weeks!!

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photos!!!!

greerk — Wed, 10 May 2006 01:44:31 GMT

We are seriously lacking in the new photo dept. We have had one new photo since last yr.

Come on peeps! lets show off those lovely mugs! Progression pics! Before and afters! Even loved ones!

lets get posting

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Tummy Tuck Scheduled

Smooches — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 00:56:35 GMT

OMG!! I put down my deposit for my surgery this afternoon. Big day is Friday, May 12. Total cost: $5,665. That includes the surgeon, the surgical center and the guy who puts you under. (I can't spell his official title but you all know who I'm talking about.) I got a $410 discount for paying cash and elected not to get the pain pump, which is $300. The surgeon says the recovery is very similar to a c-section and I've had two of those. I did okay with just the perkidan they give you.

I keep looking at before and after photos. When I find someone who has my body shape, I get excited! Their after photos are so awesome. I'll have my sweetie take some photos of me this weekend and I'll post so you all can see the various before shots.

I can't wait to see my pubic hair again. See my feet without having to push my belly in. Wear clothing without a girdle or control top pantyhose (they never stay up above my belly anyway).

I'm getting my 21-year-old body back!!!!! I never thought it would be possible but I want this more than I want to own a house.

<counting down the days...there are 54 of them>
Elaine

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nuvaring

greerk — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 03:30:15 GMT

I dont know if any fo you are familiar with nuvaring but im using it. And I have a question hopefully someone can help me.

I started using it at the perfect time... first few days of a period. And everything was fine. Then right on time I started spotting. ok so this is where I messed things up. My fiance and I were going away on a romantic vacation and I didnt want a period, so I took out the first ring and immediately replaced it with a second. Wellllll, it didnt stop my period. It still came. It was really clotted tho. So the period stopped after 7 or 8 days (long), and then I spotted quite a lot for a little over a week. I had about a week of nothing and then tadah...... my period is back. Its thick, dark and clotted. More brown than blood.

So heres my question..... do i take it out now and put one back in in a week, or do I wait until Friday which is exactly 3 weeks use and then take it out. My period may be over then but it would be the proper 3 weeks in and 1 week out schedule then.

I really dont want to fall pregnant yet.

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Finally! Progress!

rummani — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 01:03:11 GMT

I just wanted to report that my docs at Kaiser have finally pulled their heads out and decided to do something. Because of the hernia - which they won't fix until I have the bypass - they need to get weight off me fast and get me in for the bypass surgery. So they're putting me on Optifast starting next week. I'll do it for 2 months until I'm at the weight the surgeon requires me to be for him to do the bypass (there's currently only 1 surgeon at Kaiser South SF and he is VERY strict on his weight loss requirements, twice what I'd originally been told to lose pre-op). I'm told we're looking at surgery for July or August. Woot!!

Optifast isn't something I'd *ever* consider for a long-term diet (it's pretty much a liquid diet, with shakes and soups), but for a month or so, to get into surgery? No prob. Apparently you can drop like 40-50 lbs a month, so I'll be losing a ton of weight even before I have my surgery. So yeah, I'm a happy monkey. I'm going to have pizza for the last time tonight (LOL) and I go back to see them/ start the program on Thursday next.

~ R

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15 down... 85 to go!

Mon, 03 Apr 2006 03:34:07 GMT

The latest update is that I've lost a total of 15 lbs. in the last 5 weeks. I'm doing well, working hard and cleaning up my life in lots of ways. I'm proud of what I've accomplished and thought I'd pop in and share my enthusiasm!

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update, kids

greerk — Tue, 04 Apr 2006 15:03:45 GMT

ok so the last i heard, we were all having some probs, all trying to get a grip on body issues and weight loss. And generally stuff happening. Time for an update! How is everybody doing?

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Arm lipo

MinyaMonster — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 21:00:25 GMT

Has anyone ever had underarm lipo? How did it go for you?

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New SAM-e tribe

sacredgoddess — Sat, 15 Apr 2006 05:33:21 GMT

Come on down...SAM is the subject!
http://tribes.tribe.net/sam-e RSS Feed

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Congrats to Greer!

Blaize — Wed, 22 Feb 2006 18:42:47 GMT

Greere, congrats on getting engaged! I'm so happy for you!

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Valentines Day

MsGlitterDiva — Wed, 15 Feb 2006 23:02:05 GMT

What you do for the special day? I find the day daunting in some ways and sweet in others. I mean it is really gets on my nerves that you drive around and on every street corner you see red balloons everywhere and cheap ass roses and the hustle and bustle of an early Christmas. Yet I always try to make it a day to let everyone in my life know that I love them. Not just my lovers but my friends, family, neighbors roommates. In that way it is kinda sweet and fun coz I can drop chocolates by my friends work or by my neighbors or whatever. You know it is just nice to break out the box of the mainstream... So what Ii did ...I had a lovely evening. I had a most perfect date a upscale restaurant with a cute boy that new all the right things to do that made me happy like open my doors. Brought me flowers and. Wore the perfect black dress that I found at Nordtroms in the perfect size 8. I had a perfect flat tummy great heals a cute wig and fish nets AFTER 5pm. It was fun to play dress up. Dinner was nice conversation was great.

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Skin Tightening

Fri, 24 Feb 2006 06:01:09 GMT

This week I heard a doctor on the radio who gives advice on natural cures explain this method as to how sagging skin can be tightened and eventually brought back to normal, even in older people after they have lost weight:

1. Rub vitamin C over the area that is to be tightened.
2. Take a lemon and cut it in half and squeeze out the juice.
3. Take the lemon and rub the inside over the area covered by vitamin C.
4. Now rub some good oil into the area. The doctor suggested something like almond oil.
5. Do this twice a week.

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my update

Blaize — Wed, 11 Jan 2006 18:46:17 GMT

Hey everybdoy, how is everyone doing? What's going on with your weight loss and stuff?

I've been working out 2-3 hours per day, 6 days a week and I changed my eating lifestyle. I lost 5 lbs in one week...the 4th to the 8th. Yay~

Things are going good. My hubby lost 3 lbs! We also are doing the biggest loser step aerobics dvd 4 times a week together. So I'm riding a stationary bike, doing abs, yoga, using the core strengthening ball workout, using a bowflex and some other stuff.

So let me know how you are all doing....

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Where is everyone?

Blaize — Sat, 04 Feb 2006 06:33:14 GMT

This tribe seems to have died down lately...everyone ok?

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Michale Thurmond 6 week body makeover

Blaize — Sun, 05 Feb 2006 22:33:32 GMT

So this diet seems to be working for Dea...

http://www.bodymakeovers.com/

The 6 Week Body Makeover is a holistic system utilizing diet and exercise to achieve quick and maintainable results.

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You will begin to understand that you are not helpless and that weight loss is easily accomplished after all. You are a unique individual with unique needs, and we will customize a diet and exercise program to meet your specific needs.

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Mediterranean Diet

Blaize — Sun, 05 Feb 2006 22:58:08 GMT

This food-lover's diet brings back bread, pasta, fruit....even wine! It can help you lose weight, lower cholestrol and reduce your risk for heart disease and cancer.

http://www.mediterraneandiet.gr/

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Bill Phillips' Eating for Life Plan

Blaize — Sun, 05 Feb 2006 22:56:12 GMT

http://www.bodyforlife.com/

Get healthy, boost energy and lose fat by feeding your body, not starving it. Enjoy a "cheat day" once a week without compromising your program. Eat six times a day!

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Glycemic Impact Diet

Blaize — Sun, 05 Feb 2006 22:43:26 GMT

Lose weight and body fat without feeling hungry and improve overall fitness by eating a healthy balance of 40% carbs, 30% protein and 30% fat

The 0-100 GI ranks foods based on the effect they have on blood sugar levels.

http://www.gidiet.com/

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Fastasy Wishlist

greerk — Mon, 23 Jan 2006 00:48:54 GMT

Imagine for a moment you could change anything on your body without surgery, health repercussions or downtime. An instant change like some futuristic miracle. If money wasnt an object and anything was possible....

What would you do?

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disappointment, fear and.....

Blaize — Fri, 03 Feb 2006 04:50:59 GMT

Hey everybody! How's everyone doing?

Today I went to the dr cuz I went off birth control a year ago and my periods haven't gone back to normal...well they never have been normal. When I was 15 I was having very abnormal periods and had to see specialists only to find out that I had an ovarian cyst the size of a grape on my left ovary...so they put me on birth control to minimize the growth and I had surgery to have the cyst removed...ever since then I've been on bc. Well my hubby and I are doing great (yay) and we decided that I would go off the pill so we could try to have a family soon...and my periods still aren't normal. The dr told me that he thinks I have polycystic ovarian disease and so I have to go have an ultrasound and see more specialists..I really don't want to have to have surgery again but my biggest fear is that I won't be able to have a baby!.......but enough of the bad stuff....

The nurse took my blood pressure and it is perfect for my age! Yay! I used to have high blood pressure so I told her that I've been losing weight or maybe I'm less stressed and she told me that I lost 18 lbs since the last time I went to see them in late October!1! Yayaya! My dr told me that that is a perfect amount of weight loss because it means I'm doing it in a healthy manner. So yay me!

At least the day was a combo of good and bad!

So anyone else have any stresses like that or good news to share?

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The Biggest Loser CLUB

Blaize — Fri, 03 Feb 2006 04:45:55 GMT

So guess what I did today?

I joined the biggest loser club for $20 per month....my hubby and I are going to follow the diet EXACTLY!!! Eeek. I'm scared lol. Actually, we're going to do it until the end of May so that we can jump start our weight loss. Then we are going to continue with our lifestyle change but while adding some stuff in...

So the benefits are that they give you a daily meal plan and a shopping list! Awesome!!!

It also gives you a daily work out plan...things that you should do. You have a my progress section that also has a daily journal option which really helps me! It has a community function where you can talk to previous contestants on the show as well as people who are doing the diet at home and dun dun dun.......you can talk to Jillian and Bob the personal trainers from the show! So I think this will really help me and my hubby...

Anyone else going to join?

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Fat camp...?

Blaize — Mon, 30 Jan 2006 20:58:22 GMT

So has anyone ever considered going to fat camp or some sort of fitness retreat or wellness camp? There's a program in La Jolla in the summer for girls agen 19-29 and 29+ and I am seriously considering it.....But I wanted a weeklong retreat for couples and I was unable to find anything. Does anyone have any suggestions, comments, conerns???

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Dea's success

Blaize — Sun, 29 Jan 2006 04:28:55 GMT

Yay for Dea! You totally rock! 30 lbs is awesome! Where do you get information on the diet that you were talking about? I'd like to look into that...and as far as catfish goes...ick. I can't imagine like catfish..let alone craving it! I do like shrimp and salmon though.

Keep up the great work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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end of January updates

Blaize — Sun, 29 Jan 2006 04:32:58 GMT

So how is everyone doing? How are the struggles going? Any successes?

SO my update for this month:

I lost a total of 12 lbs from January 1st to now. I stopped exercising for about 7 days because I hurt my knee and got a cold (grrr). I wanted to ask....has anyone had problems wth joints? Knee problems? How about a hip that hurts when you walk like a pinched nerve? I just got some pills that are supposed to cushion and lubricate joints so we'll see if that works....
I wanted to remind everyone to take vitamins! It is nearly impossible to get all the nurtrients that your body needs everday unless you eat constantly! I recommend One a Day for Women (I don't think there are any men in this tribe) and don't forget about your calcium supplements....Caltrate is what my dr recommended.

Good luck with everything girls! Keep up the GREAT work!

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Negativity

greerk — Sun, 22 Jan 2006 03:43:53 GMT

Does anyone else ever feel like everything that comes out of their mouth is negative? Ive noticed that over the past week. Im complaining. About everything. Eveyrthing is negative and self-centered and just woe is me. ARGH.

Anyone know what Im saying?

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relationships

Blaize — Thu, 19 Jan 2006 17:28:16 GMT

So, some of us seem to have recently been going through relationship changes. So if anyone wants to talk I've created this post!!!

We're all here for each other so let's vent or share advice.

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Whats next on your wishlist?

greerk — Tue, 17 Jan 2006 08:30:30 GMT

So I was thinking about all that Ive accomplished and then trying to figure out what my next step would be to attaining my goals. (aesthetically I mean)

1) Keep growing my hair
2) Lose about 30 pounds.
3) Get breast implants.

Yes ladies I miss my big boobs! I had to have a scar tissue lump removed from my left breast and have the other reconstructed to match which brought me down to a full B cup. And I miss my DD's! I really do. I like the perkiness of the small boobs but I miss my boobs. Ive always been large-breasted and its like they're missing. So I dont want huge porn star boobs, I want them to jiggle and shake and look a little natural but Id like them to be bigger and fuller. (Im thinking under the muscle) Maybe like a D cup.

So thats my next step. What are your guys' next steps/goals/etc?

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Lateral lift

hennatat — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 02:58:19 GMT

Has any one had a lateral (leg lift)? Or know of some one.....how did it go?

Amy:-)

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Uh oh

greerk — Fri, 06 Jan 2006 19:34:56 GMT

Um yup... so... Ive put on weight. In the past 6 months I have put on 20 pounds. OMFG I am freaking out. I cant afford to put on weight! I had surgery! I lost over 130 pounds! I CANNOT put it back on.

I havent been eating very well at my job (and coincidentally, I started there 6 months ago). We eat all day and its bad food cos you're on the go. There are always donuts lying around and soda and a vending machine full of goodies. I dont get a set lunch break where I can leave the office to get a healthy, low carb lunch. And when someone did a lunch run it was always taco bell, pizza or carls jr. I tried bring food in for a while but got out of the habit and ran out of time in the mornings. And working crappy hours, I stopped bellydancing religiously for about 4 months. (Id go whenI could)

So Ive put on weight and Im freaking out. I gotta make a change. I cannot put the weight back on. Its not an option. HELP

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poll: what's the hardest....?

Blaize — Thu, 12 Jan 2006 21:55:09 GMT

Eating healthy or exercising?

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Book reviews

Blaize — Fri, 13 Jan 2006 20:31:52 GMT

So...I've been talking a lot about Dr. Phil's book and the biggest loser book....but I want to know....

does anyone have any good books that have been helpful to them (inspirational, encouraging, how tos, etc etc....)

does anyone have any books that they don't recommend?

And a question....do you find "self help" books helpful? I find some of them encouraging and the ones that are more based on what your body needs are really informative.

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the biggest loser

Blaize — Thu, 12 Jan 2006 21:43:45 GMT

Does anyone watch this show?

My husband and I watch it religiously. It's very motivational to know that the fat people are put through the same workouts regardless how out of shape they are and still succeed at doing it! We even bought the book and dvd that go along with the show. The dvd gives 6 different workouts by Bob (the blue team trainer on the show). It totally kicks butt! It's kinda like a cross between step aerobics, tae bo, and some other stuff. It is really good. We haven't got the book yet but supposedly it gives some good eating and exercise tips.

I want to go to a weightloss ranch where all we do everyday is workout (with top notch personal trainers) and eat healthy. I think that would make it so much easier! Then when you go back to the "real" world all you have to do is resist over eating and continue practicing the exercise and healthy eating that you learned and bam your a sexy and healthy person with lots of energy!

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Exercise and diet diary

Blaize — Fri, 13 Jan 2006 04:46:04 GMT

Does anyone keep a diary of what they eat and what exactly they do to exercise everyday? I was just wondering if this helps at all......I'm thinking of starting one on my computer and just thought I'd ask if it was worth it.

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Dr. Phil's 7 keys to weight loss

Blaize — Thu, 12 Jan 2006 21:54:03 GMT

Ok, for anyone who wants to change their lifestyle (so that once their willpower to not eat those yummy foods dies off you will have a backup) I highly recommend this book. I just finished reading it and it certainly puts things in perspective. It's helpful to know that fighting your cravings for food is a fight against an addiction and to know some keys that will help you with that fight is very reassuring.

Anyway, that's my book recommendation for the week tehehe

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