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NEGATIVITY?? REALLY??

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NEGITIVITY?? REALLY??

Making a decision to have a LapBand installed has been a major decision for me. I have done all the research I could have possibably done and I have read many blogs and posts on this site... sure... I am concerned about the hunger.. I am concerned about the results... I have a lot of questions and concerns.. but I am sure that I will have everything answered and explained to my by my Doc. I know that everyone is different. I know that everyone will lose at a different rate. I am sincerely hoping that I will have great success with this new endevor. I had been on Jenny Craig for 4 years.. WW for 1... I have had my ears stapled... I have had accupuncture... I have edema in my left leg (only.. yeah weird) .. I have no immediate heart problems, but I have been told that I have plaque buildup in my carioted artery (sp?) due to my weight. I have bad knees.. a bad back... I need this to be a success.. I want my life back. I am so very tired of walking by a mirror and being ashamed of what I see looking back at me.   I am so worried about the protien shakes not tasting good. I tend to worry about everything... however... I have recently found out that a very very good friend of mine is undergoing the surgery this month and that we will be able to do this process together... or at least.. she can be a good sounding board for me (she will be starting a couple of months before me)   Just had to get my thoughts down... I really need POSITIVE feedback.. I have been reading the negitive blogs.. and to be quite honest I think there could be a better forum for that than a site that is trying to promote wellness and supply helpful tips for those struggling... Just my thought!!   Peace and Blessings to all!!! Prayers to those of you who are struggling.. hope you find your way!!   VG63 <3    
Vinnysgirl63

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"92" Last Meals

My story is a pretty simple one that you have heard 1,000 times before.   I am a 48yr old woman, who in the past, has tried all the diets out there... WW.. JC.. Form-u-3... LA Weightloss... and of course the fad diets you see in the paper or in the magazine Womens World... and NOTHING...NOTHING worked!!! Oh sure, I would lose 20/30 maybe even 40 pounds.. and a life event would happen.. death in the family, picnic for a birthday, vacation.. and BOOM... right back to square one.. oh sure I didnt eat it all back on overnight, and I would have that conversation with myself that would usually end in the food winning... UGHHHHH...,   October 5, 2012 I decided to have the LapBand surgery, picked my surgeon, went for all the appointments and my surgery date was set for Jan 11, 2012 ... so... the 92 meals... I was not on any preop diet for my procedure... I weighed in at 262.2 initally, and then I ate... I ate .. and I ate... I got to the point where the food was running the show.. but knowing that I was going to be battling this after the surgery.. I continued to lose the fight against the food and I balooned up to 281.8 before the surgery... My doctor was very upset with me to say the least.. but in my mind it was like I was saying goodbye.. goodbye to the fast food.. goodbye to the prepackaged crap.. good bye to the late night dining... and to this date (7/10/12) It has all been gone. I am happy to report as of my last doc visit I have lost 69 pounds.. I could not be more pleased... I am at 5cc on the band that holds 12cc... my biggest battle now is eating slow enough or small enough bites... but I am working on it...   Life is better now.. although I am still not too sure about the "new" me that is developing.. but that will come along.. I have more energy, however my knees are out of whack.. so that is the next thing to get fixed.. and when that is done.. watch out!! lol   Thanks for taking the time to read my blog.. size 24 to a size 16 as of today... hope size 14 feels as good....   Huggggsssss!!!   Cindy
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