Ang1982 replied to ReadySteadyGo's topic in Rants & Raves
This was almost as if I wrote it myself (with the exception of having the forums before surgery) I too am a slow loser. I was fatter, I'm still fat and I have a ways to go as well and my surgeon is a great person but has told me he won't give me anymore fills and I'm not at my sweet spot at all. I never had the option of a nutritionist, it was just me my band and the world. This place provided me with a lot of very great support and information as a new bandster and I am thankful for LBT and the support and people.
So I agree, thank you.
Things are going well, perhaps not as quickly (weight loss wise) as I would have originally guessed but I'm happy. Need to get in for a fill soon though I think. I lurk around every once and a while to see what's new and exciting lol. How are you doing?
As Krtork suggested I would go to a running store. I went to The Running Room here (chain, perhaps one near you) and they picked out what I consider to be a great shoe for me and it's made a world of difference.
Well it's been an incredibly long time since I posted on LBT. I occasionally browse through but not as often as I used to. I've had my share of ups and downs and plateaus that made me CRAZY but all in all this has been a fabulous experience. My main thing I need to get in control is not so much how much I eat as it is what I eat. Even with my fill level at a good amount (ie: I can't really eat before lunch time and even then it's touch and go) I do not PB at all, I will occasionally slime and feel uncomfortable but it always goes down. Lucky? Maybe lol. As for exercise I go through phases where I exercise a lot and then I will be lazy for a bit but that's going to change for good I tell ya!
Even though I'm not on here often, I do update my blog and post pictures on there. :scared2:
Hey Angie, thanks for the note about having problems reading my blog with the background. I just noticed your comment on that on here. I don't stop by LBT a whole lot these days but I'm glad I saw your message. I will try and look at that this week to get it fixed. Thanks!
Hey Ang from another Ang! been reading your blog-its great! well except I can't read the text with the background so I've been copy and pasting... Anyways you sound like you're doing a great job, good for you!!
I can't believe I never posted these here - I posted them on the main photo thread but not here, silly me!
First pic 319.5 lb pre surgery, Second pic Oct 30 256lbs
18-20,000 in Canada?! :smile2: Where do you live?! In BC you can get it done for $14,000.
An alternate suggestion would be to check out Dr.Kirschenbaum in Denver, CO - I believe he is approx $9,000 and has done MANY MANY bands.
I bought some new work out clothes yesterday (in a 1x!! woo hoo). I am just over over 10 months post op and -68.5lbs . The first picture is the day before surgery @ 319.5lbs. Work in progress, but it takes pictures like this for me to realize the change.