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Who is this person? Is the question I ask myself everyday since starting this journey. I don't obsess over food now I eat because I have to I still enjoy it but do not obsess like I used to. I'm satisfied with a 1/2 c to 1c of food depending on time of day. When I'm stressed it's not the huge bag of monster mix from target or junk I crave anymore I'm happy with a Protein shake/protein bar string cheese if I'm hungry if it's just stress hunger it's Water and I come on this site. I plan my weeks around my workout schedule. I work out 7 days a week spinn 5 days a week and a workout DVD the other 2... I get up at 430/5 am for a 530 am workout time . It boggles my mind. Im upset if I miss a workout instead of mad I have to work out. I just signed up for the mud run a 5k obstacle course in June. Knowing I'll be closer to my goal. 5k to couch app is getting downloaded as I write this!!!I see the caloric IntAke in my food choices and make better choices and don't feel cheated if I don't eat that cupcake. I could care less if I have it. If I want it ill have it but the calories has to be worth it... My laundry basket is filled with work clothes!!! I don't love clothes shopping as much because I know this size is temporary And looking forward to the next size... Giving all my bigger sizes away my closet looks so bare it's beautiful!!! So I buy a few pieces to get through to the next size so I don't look sloppy. Once I get to goal well I might need to build a new closet because I love shopping ... Now I'm thinking of wearing sweats n leggings cause the will look ok when I shrink instead of fit when I expand!!! I dont feel overwhelmed that I have 140 lbs to lose now it's 96 lbs n I reflect and say great job losing do far let's tackle the next group of ten. I focus on changing the middle number on the scale making my way to onederland. This is an amazing feeling. I am so proud of myself cause the band is a tool and I'm putting in the work. Choosing the right foods and working out and seeing the results!!! I have been on some diet since I was 10 years old. Now at 38 I found a lifestyle I can live. I know I'm only 3 months banded but these have been a great 3 months (after post op gas and discomfort passed) n looking forward to the rest of my life living as the improved me because this person was always in me just a little lost. I have changed in so many ways all for the better and I thought I was a happy person before but I am a truly happier healthier focused person now who is this person is my question the answer is it's me the improved me .... I just needed to share and this site has been a great help I know you understand where I'm coming from n where I'm going

Happy birthday

Great job !!!! Congrats can't wait to post the same high five

I didn't choose to my EKG was abnormal had no choice

I forgot the nurses post op were wonderful !!! And I had a little scare with my heart the cardiologist was excellent as well dr Allen shay just wish he took my insurance at his private practice.... I stayed overnight the nurses on the floor well they were ok and couldn't draw blood I wS all black n blue :/ but they were entertaining to say the least especially the nurse and the nurses aid who obviously hated each other but it has nothing do with dr fielding and his staff his interns kept checking in me n were great as well Omg yes the liquid pain meds!!! I didn't take them But I still have the bottle just incase

What the hell is wrong with people. A good family friend just commented that she thinks I'm eating too much cause I go out and eat. I must of missed when she got her nut license lol. she thinks that u must starve urself to diet. Now I track all my calories 1000-1200 a day and work out 3-5 days a week spinning burning 600 calories each class. Plus some walking n weight training on non spin days I have lost 39 lbs in 3 months!! Pats self in back with a huge smile!! Do I go out and eat absolutely do I eat a app entree n desert not really maybe a taste of app n a few bites of my entree and never take left overs home!! A friend two weeks ago who doesnt know about my wls commented how little I eat...How rude are people. People think I'm supposed to lose 50 lbs a month this is why I limited who I told. I told her I count for everything I put in my mouth. N I'm a not perfect but I sure am trying my best. This is not the comment I want to hear after getting up at 5 am to workout before work n work a long stressful draining 12 hour day. I needed to vent and feel only you all will understand. It baffles me how even comments that come from a place of concern and love are so rude... I love the latest from a coworker so glad ur losing weight u look so much better ..really wtf I was cute before my weight did not define who I am. I had this surgery cause every diet I tried for 27 years I have failed out and don't want to have a heart attack like my dad and die at 45 years old. People are so rude my patience and caring is less and less as I become happier and healthier.and putting myself first in my lifetime.. Thanks for listening gets off soapbox.....

Thanks:) cg!! Want power popped in my head this morning now I rmbr where I heard it from. Yes I want the success n this tool is making it happen

I was banded by dr fielding on July 1,2013 met him at initial consult n of course saw him day if surgery . Due to my schedule I haven't seen him for my follow up or fills. I have seen gaspare n frank for my appts n fills. I don't have a single compliant except I wish I did this years ago !! I did have a fight with the billing dept they sent me a bill for dr fielding pa ann who doesn't take my insurance ghi it was all resolved in a month my insurance covered 100% haven't received any bills as of yet but I do keep everything organized just Incase

Congratulations on the work you put it and making it happen!!!

Congratulations on the work you put it and making it happen!!!

I was so nervous about the band I fought it for so long and I have to tell you I wish I did this years ago ... I didn't tell a lot of people cause their expectations wouldn't be mine. N the few I told I had to put a few people in check... My journey is my journey if I'm not obsessing over what in eating n doing please refrain from ur comments. Having a chat with a friend who knows n comments wow u look awesome I eat so little I gotta tell u it's annoying . After the initial surgery discomfort follow drs orders n ull be fine

I have the last time I will wear this bag. I wear it if it's to big I wash it and immediately goes in the give away pile. I missed the clothing exchange at nyu so I'm giving my clothes to a friend and what she doesn't want I'm going to post on here to see if anyone in ny area wants them. Hell I have stuff with tags on it I'm giving away. Despite my plus size I try to be fashionable n love to look nice n put together so my closet was over filled . I think I'm giving away of 20 pairs of jeans alone I kept one as my reminder of where I was... I can't wAit to shop in regular size sections n no more lane

Trust me I didn't have it initially prior to surgery I would spin 2 x a week n it was a struggle 6 weeks post op I slowly returned.... Two days post op I would 5-10 mins on treadmill n slowly increased the time... Then something clicked in me n now a woman who wouldn't dare get up a minute earlier is waking up 2 hrs earlier to workout. I put me first and urs an amazing feeling . So start with 5 mins a day and see where it gets u then increase slowly....slow and steady still wins the race n check lbt I just read post and it motivates me . I joined my fitness pal and I line to see calories in vs calorie burned ...

Great choice!!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and easy rehab for ur upcoming surgery

Congrats and great job on putting the work in to reach this goal !!!!

Congrats ur on ur way

Name, real or screen~ readysetgo611 Goal weight for October 31st~ 235 Weight on October 1st~ 246.6 Age~ 38 City/State~ brooklyn ny Dietary goal for October~ chew more Exercise goal for October~ finish t25 alpha and start the beta edition Personal goal for October~ stress less at work Date banded~ july 1, 2013 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 46.4 Favorite Halloween Activity dressing up and trick or treating with my nieces and nephew and going to haunted houses

246.7 sept goal exceeded by 2.7 lbs come on october challenge

Congrats!! I'm 3 months out and fell it's the best decision I ever made regarding my health and weight loss.. Congratulations on ur success.

People take change different ur best friend could be scared because it is surgery ... Also she may feel it will change ur relationship with her. But this is about you don't forget that

Good for you!!! I as well am changing physically and mentally . N sometimes those we thought we wanted we know now don't deserve us. There is a reason why they are ur ex !!! Good for you ... High five

Carolinagirl thank I u made my cry in a good way. U have done an amazing job n I can't wait to follow in ur footsteps !!! Everyday is a new great adventure in band land as I make my way to onederland one pound at a time !!!