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I have not been here in quite a while the name changed and I had a hard time finding it but I DID! My start wt 448 Surgery wt 419 1 st year anniversary wt 279 Current wt 242 226lbs gone fitting in 1x on top 2x on the bottom (from7-8xl) My goals pre op were to be able to chase my grandson- check Walk up stairs without holding the rail- half a check can do a few up and check for down unless I am really tired. Be able to walk a mile- check! Did it easily when I had to get my car out of the shop. Surprised me that I was able to do it( glad my neighbors weren't home to give me a ride) Go on a mission trip to Africa - not yet but I think I am going to go google that right now! Maybe this summer. I am working full time nights, able to wear skinny jeans comfortably, buy stuff at a thrift store easily, and swim for over an hour and then do physical therapy in the alpine pool for another ten min. I have a tiny waist and can feel the bones in my shoulders and hips. In fact when I sit on the potty it hurts a bit cuz my poor butt has lost a lot of it insulation. I tolerate most food but small portions are key. Half a sandwich, 1/4 -1/2 of a restaurant portion entree, and stay away from loads of sugars (under 9 grams at any one time) which means I don't deny myself a special treat but I only have a tiny piece or one small candy. The holidays meant a load of cooking but for me at least not a load of eating. Side benefit saving money on food big time. All in all this journey has been what I had envisioned and I see my end goals coming up fast. Under 200 lbs and being ABLE!

I'm less than three days away from being banded. I have been feeling hungry since last night. This is real hunger with a growling stomach. It's getting difficult to choke the shakes down. I've been online today looking for some better ones that don't cost a fortune to ship to Canada. If anyone has any recommendations let me know. Thursday cannot come too soon!

Happy Monday everyone! I have been so busy I haven't had time to check in with everyone. I wanted to share this story with everyone so I will try not to bore you! When I started my lap band journey I only told my family and my best friends. As I got more comfortable I started telling everyone! Today a fellow co worker came up to me and told me that he is getting the lap band because I inspired him. I was shocked but I was so happy for him. We had this conversation before. He asked me questions and I told about my journey. But I always told him "my journey will be different from yours." I am proud to say that I am happy that I was able to inspire someone to live a healthier lifestyle. I don't think I say this enough but I am thankful for this site and everyone on this site. You guys inspire me to do better and for that I thank you! So take time to inspire someone today and maybe that person will pay it forward. God is Good! Thanks for reading!