mandyjo

We had our group meeting last night. There was only 5 of us there. It for me was the best one we have had. I expressed my concerns about going crazy. I was wondering if I needed to be medicated... We have a physcologist that is at the meetings with us. She was saying that the feeling I have are normal. I am redefining who I am. I feel lost so much of the time that I can't concintrate. Or spell for that matter. I am close to goal and am having the hardest time now knowing what I am going to do next. My world is changing and so am I. Learning to "deal" with out wigging out is not an easy skill to master!

This has been great advice. I didn't realize I was the only one with this notion in my head. Just to clarify I don't think I am skinny! I just got into a size 8 and I didn't think I would get there at all much less before my goal. At 5'6 I feel normal now. I just want to give myself the room for error. Seven or eight pounds is a nice range for me. I guess I am just starting to hear all the comments about getting too small and it is getting to me. But you are right, all of you it is my journy and my body's choice where my "ideal" weight is at. I have enjoyed this topic.

This may sound silly to people but I have not been this weight since I was 13. I know have a woman's body and don't know how to feel about what I look like. Maybe my problem is I didn't ever think I would get here. I don't want to look old and sick. I am close to 25 BMI. I just need an honest opinion and no one will tell me. Big problems I know. I am just really happy things are on this end at this point.

Boy I thought things would be differnt in my life by now. I am a 1/2 beef smaller but my life is the same. Which now that I look at it is a wonderful thing. I am still not using the band the best way I should. That is so totally my personality. But it is all ok. My life in general is great. I can move and enjoy my family. I just can't get past not being able to eat what I want. I know after a year I should "get it". But I can't seem to give up the idea of being able to eat larges amount of food. Or at least what seem to be large amounts of food now. Life is not different if you are smaller. It is how you choose to live it when you are smaller

Boy I thought things would be differnt in my life by now. I am a 1/2 beef smaller but my life is the same. Which now that I look at it is a wonderful thing. I am still not using the band the best way I should. That is so totally my personality. But it is all ok. My life in general is great. I can move and enjoy my family. I just can't get past not being able to eat what I want. I know after a year I should "get it". But I can't seem to give up the idea of being able to eat larges amount of food. Or at least what seem to be large amounts of food now. Life is not different if you are smaller. It is how you choose to live it when you are smaller

Mandyjo 186....150...165.....15 Yehaaaaaa

I had the samething everyone else has said. But mine was a large one. I didn'thave any problems. I think it is a minor thing once they are in there. Just think of it as 2 for the price of one.

I am realizing that having what I have always wanted is not easy to understand. I have done and am currently doing more and have more than I ever thought I would at this point in my life. I have a wonderful family, daughter, husband and business. The only thing Ihave to learn is how to deal with me. I am a size I have always wanted to be. WOW! Big harry deal. Boy am I self centered. I just need to shutup and enjoy life. I've got "it". Damb well time I started enjoying it.

I am realizing that having what I have always wanted is not easy to understand. I have done and am currently doing more and have more than I ever thought I would at this point in my life. I have a wonderful family, daughter, husband and business. The only thing Ihave to learn is how to deal with me. I am a size I have always wanted to be. WOW! Big harry deal. Boy am I self centered. I just need to shutup and enjoy life. I've got "it". Damb well time I started enjoying it.

All Of This Info Has Been Great For Me. I Am Having A Little Of The Same Body Image Problems That Other People Have Posted About. Does Your Body Tell You When You Hit Your Goal? I Was Just Wondering If There Are Telltale Signs You Are Where You Need To Be. I Carry My Weight Really Well At 171 And Wonder If 150 Is Too Thin For Me. I Am 5'6 With A Meduim Frame. Any Ideas?

going in to my lapband support group meeting last night I was convinced I was add, adhd, or bipolar. I am not saying that I am not but I understand a few more things. I have never wanted to be the one person that takes over the conversations, but last night I really did. The more I talked the more I realized that a lot of the things that I thought were other people's problems were really my own. I have been upset with people for saying how nice I look. I see a lot of people ina day. I have to be nice. At first it was really nice. By last night I was mad. I was thinking that people never noticed me before why should I get noticed now. I was frankly pissy. As I was talking this all out in group I came to realize that they were happy for me. Also I needed to learn how to deal with people being nice to me. There is nothing wrong with them... I need to learn how to takea compliment. Also I have not been able to keep my mind on one thing for more then 5 mins. And it is getting worse. I am trying to learn how to deal with everyday life. It is not easy. I thought I was fat because of all the major things that have happened in my life. I has been my lack of understanding on how to deal with the day to day things that is really killing me. I think I am growing and realizing the world isn't so bad if i amnot so jaded.

going in to my lapband support group meeting last night I was convinced I was add, adhd, or bipolar. I am not saying that I am not but I understand a few more things. I have never wanted to be the one person that takes over the conversations, but last night I really did. The more I talked the more I realized that a lot of the things that I thought were other people's problems were really my own. I have been upset with people for saying how nice I look. I see a lot of people ina day. I have to be nice. At first it was really nice. By last night I was mad. I was thinking that people never noticed me before why should I get noticed now. I was frankly pissy. As I was talking this all out in group I came to realize that they were happy for me. Also I needed to learn how to deal with people being nice to me. There is nothing wrong with them... I need to learn how to takea compliment. Also I have not been able to keep my mind on one thing for more then 5 mins. And it is getting worse. I am trying to learn how to deal with everyday life. It is not easy. I thought I was fat because of all the major things that have happened in my life. I has been my lack of understanding on how to deal with the day to day things that is really killing me. I think I am growing and realizing the world isn't so bad if i amnot so jaded.

I would like to join you. I like low carb but have a hard time finding tastey things to eat. I started this morning with a sausage patty. Good luck to all of us. I wanted to be at my goal by the 1st of june. I don't know if that is a possiblity now that my weightloss has slowed. Low carb should help that along faster.

Mandyjo 188....150.....175....25

next week is going to be crazy... taxes tomorrow and dad to mankato. Work is really busy (good thing). Easter this weekend. I am want to stay focused and on track.... OUt look is good

next week is going to be crazy... taxes tomorrow and dad to mankato. Work is really busy (good thing). Easter this weekend. I am want to stay focused and on track.... OUt look is good

I WANTED TO BE 175 BY MY MOM'S BDAY. I WAS 176 YESTERDAY. SO PRETTY DARN CLOSE. I WILL TAKE THAT AS A WIN. NOW I WANT TO BE DOWN TO 170 BY APRIL 1. I THINK IF I SET MY SELF SMALL GOALS I WILL NOT FIXATE ON THE "LARGE" NUMBER. SO 170 BY APRIL 1 IS A GOOD GOAL TO HAVE. ALSO WATER WATER WATER.... AND NO SUGAR. I AM HAVING A TOUGH TIME WITH THE SUGAR. SO I AM AWARE OF IT. I THINK WRITING IT DOWN AND KNOWING SOMEONE MIGHT READ IT MAKES ME REALLY THINK ABOUT WHAT I AM DOING. THE MEETING LAST NIGHT WENT WELL. I REALLY FEEL "NORMAL" KNOWING WE ALL HAVE THE SAME STRUGGLES. THE PEOPLE ARE WONDERFUL. I HAVE SO MANY OPINIONS I HOPE I DON'T DRIVE THEM NUTS. LOL:thumbup:

I WANTED TO BE 175 BY MY MOM'S BDAY. I WAS 176 YESTERDAY. SO PRETTY DARN CLOSE. I WILL TAKE THAT AS A WIN. NOW I WANT TO BE DOWN TO 170 BY APRIL 1. I THINK IF I SET MY SELF SMALL GOALS I WILL NOT FIXATE ON THE "LARGE" NUMBER. SO 170 BY APRIL 1 IS A GOOD GOAL TO HAVE. ALSO WATER WATER WATER.... AND NO SUGAR. I AM HAVING A TOUGH TIME WITH THE SUGAR. SO I AM AWARE OF IT. I THINK WRITING IT DOWN AND KNOWING SOMEONE MIGHT READ IT MAKES ME REALLY THINK ABOUT WHAT I AM DOING. THE MEETING LAST NIGHT WENT WELL. I REALLY FEEL "NORMAL" KNOWING WE ALL HAVE THE SAME STRUGGLES. THE PEOPLE ARE WONDERFUL. I HAVE SO MANY OPINIONS I HOPE I DON'T DRIVE THEM NUTS. LOL:thumbup:

I am glad we are having a meeting tonight. 2nd one.... I have been struggling with goal weight. I guess it is sillly when my weight struggle is how much to loose. But I am really comfortible where I am at. BUt I know I should loose to my goal. OK... I will start kicking it in to high gear after the meeting tonight. :confused_smile:

I am glad we are having a meeting tonight. 2nd one.... I have been struggling with goal weight. I guess it is sillly when my weight struggle is how much to loose. But I am really comfortible where I am at. BUt I know I should loose to my goal. OK... I will start kicking it in to high gear after the meeting tonight. :biggrin:

Saw Dr. Lee yesterday... It went well. We have our meeting tomorrow night at the hospital. I am looking fwd to going. I won't go back to the doc until may. One year has come and gone so fast. It is amasing how different I feel about the summer. My lifes problems are not any different as a smaller person then a larger person. LOL some how I thought it would be simpler. Just different ones......

Saw Dr. Lee yesterday... It went well. We have our meeting tomorrow night at the hospital. I am looking fwd to going. I won't go back to the doc until may. One year has come and gone so fast. It is amasing how different I feel about the summer. My lifes problems are not any different as a smaller person then a larger person. LOL some how I thought it would be simpler. Just different ones......

Hi Mandy, Well first off congrates... It not easy to come to terms with having to do something about your weight. It was last year in march when I started my process.... Your first appointment will be an easy one. Simple questions about you and your family history. He will ask you the why, how and how long you have been over weight. If your BMI and other things are in line then he will make another appointment to start the process rolling. It takes a while for all the tests to be done and the paper work. It was the right thing for me. I hope you get the info you want. If you have any other questions please email me. Anytime!!! Dr. Lee is great by the way. huntingtons@bevcomm.net

FYI our hospital is starting a support group. I live in Blue Earth, MN. Blue Earth is 9 miles from the IA line. If anyone would like info let me know. huntingtons@bevcomm.net UHD hospital, Blue Earth MN Feb. 27, 7pm

Today is friday!!!! It is -6 right now. But the sun is out.... I am looking fwd to the spring, please come soon. My cold is kicking my butt but not my spirit!!!