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Well, it has been a month since my last blog, and it is amazing what can happen in that time. i have currently to date lost 50 POUNDS!!!!!!!!!!!!! I feel absolutely amazing and am enjoying this new life tremendously. WOW, what a ride. It was so totally worth the whole thing. I still have a some fleeting moments, but nothing I can't handle. Just wanted to briefly say hey, and let you know how things have been going. Take care, Wendy

OMG!!!! I am so excited and so loving the new me. I know it has been a bit, but things are busy in the summer months for me. What a journey this has been. I have met so many fantastic people since the start of this and have had so many people supporting me. It has been incredible. I think if there was one thing I had to chose that has made all this worth it, it be... I LIKE ME!!!! Before, I couldn't say that, and now I can say I like me. I am so much more relaxed and calm, and I feel so good about myself. That alone has made it all worth it to me. The 42 pounds gone is great, and I fell better than I can ever remember feeling, but the liking myself takes the cake. Life is funny. We have all put this weight on for many reasons. Some easy to talk about and some not so easy, but for whatever reason we have for putting on the weight, I think many of you will discover that when you lose whatever amount it is that makes you like yourself, that will be worth everything we go through. I met a couple recently at a support group. Usually we break into lapband or gastric groups but it was so small we all sat together. We discussed items and the man of the couple said regardless what gastric people go through, he said they have it easy compared to lapband. They had a different opinion of what lapband people go through after hearing all the things we deal with it. They had thought of lapband as another "weight watchers diet", and let me tell you, it is NOTHING of the sort. It is a complicated, life changing deal. We have a lot of issues to deal with, and this couple really felt blessed after hearing all our stories. Whatever procedure you chose for whatever reason you have, make it the right one. I personally would not change a decision I have made. I have made the commitment to this lifestyle change and it was so worth it. On an ending note, I challenge you all in 4 or 5 or 6 months from your surgery to pick one thing you are most proud of. Really think about that because it is really hard to chose just one, but I know mine. I have known it since 2 months out, but never disclosed it till now. I am most rpoud that I have done this and stuck to it. I have not cheated or faluted in my journey. Many people probably would have told you that I start things and don't finish it, but I have continued on with this and every day I lose another pound just keeps me more motivated. I am PROUD of myself. I have people tell me how proud of me they are, which is absoluetly wonderful to hear, but to hear myself say that to me and really believe it is a feeling that will stay with me forever. I love the new me and cannot wait to see me in about 2-3 more months. Stay tuned all!!!! Best wishes to all banded and soon to be bandsters. It is a roller coaster ride that will bring you lots of fun. Wendy:thumbup:

OMG!!!! I am so excited and so loving the new me. I know it has been a bit, but things are busy in the summer months for me. What a journey this has been. I have met so many fantastic people since the start of this and have had so many people supporting me. It has been incredible. I think if there was one thing I had to chose that has made all this worth it, it be... I LIKE ME!!!! Before, I couldn't say that, and now I can say I like me. I am so much more relaxed and calm, and I feel so good about myself. That alone has made it all worth it to me. The 42 pounds gone is great, and I fell better than I can ever remember feeling, but the liking myself takes the cake. Life is funny. We have all put this weight on for many reasons. Some easy to talk about and some not so easy, but for whatever reason we have for putting on the weight, I think many of you will discover that when you lose whatever amount it is that makes you like yourself, that will be worth everything we go through. I met a couple recently at a support group. Usually we break into lapband or gastric groups but it was so small we all sat together. We discussed items and the man of the couple said regardless what gastric people go through, he said they have it easy compared to lapband. They had a different opinion of what lapband people go through after hearing all the things we deal with it. They had thought of lapband as another "weight watchers diet", and let me tell you, it is NOTHING of the sort. It is a complicated, life changing deal. We have a lot of issues to deal with, and this couple really felt blessed after hearing all our stories. Whatever procedure you chose for whatever reason you have, make it the right one. I personally would not change a decision I have made. I have made the commitment to this lifestyle change and it was so worth it. On an ending note, I challenge you all in 4 or 5 or 6 months from your surgery to pick one thing you are most proud of. Really think about that because it is really hard to chose just one, but I know mine. I have known it since 2 months out, but never disclosed it till now. I am most rpoud that I have done this and stuck to it. I have not cheated or faluted in my journey. Many people probably would have told you that I start things and don't finish it, but I have continued on with this and every day I lose another pound just keeps me more motivated. I am PROUD of myself. I have people tell me how proud of me they are, which is absoluetly wonderful to hear, but to hear myself say that to me and really believe it is a feeling that will stay with me forever. I love the new me and cannot wait to see me in about 2-3 more months. Stay tuned all!!!! Best wishes to all banded and soon to be bandsters. It is a roller coaster ride that will bring you lots of fun. Wendy:thumbup:

Well all my supporters, this has been a ride. I am just 3 months post op, June 9th, and I have lost 33 POUNDS to date, and 15 inches, 6 of which are in the waist. Amazing how great I feel. I have NO REGRETS at all. It is totally worth everything. I have had 3 fills. The 3rd really proved to make a difference in HOW I eat. There wasn't much restriction with 1 & 2, but 3 proved to teach me some lessons. I discovered a lot of things like eating slow, not to fast & not to big of a bite either. I had several days of something not going down right and that was NOT an enjoyable experience. Now I know what it feels like to be buliemic. Yuck!!!! Also, when they say don't DRINK with your meals, the are not kidding. That also causes food to not go well. Even through these "lessons" I have no regrets. I am fitting into a size 18/20 which I cannot remember the last time I wore that size. I move better, I sleep better and I just feel so great. I hear I look younger too which, hey, is ALWAYS great to hear right? I hope you all are having some great results. It isn't easy by any means, but totally worth the work. What I am most proud of: ME!! I am proud of me for accomplishing this. I have made total lifestyle changes and I have been loyal to myself. I haven't cheated, because really I am only cheating myself if I do. The things I have done, I never thought I could and that is a great feeling. Before, I probably would have said screw this and pass the cheesecake, but I have stuck it through and that is the great feeling for me. I am proud of what I have done. Thank you all for your constant support. It means more to me than I can ever tell you. Best wishes to all fellow bandsters, and good luck. Wendy:thumbup:

Well I am officially down 12lbs. YEA!!!! It is a small milestone I know, but to me it is HUGE. I am happy to see it coming off. I started at the gym. Oh yea, a lot don't know that story. My wonderful hubby, while I was recovering, went to Lady Fitness and spoke with Joyce the manager. He explained my surgery and got me a membership, and Joyce is my personal trainer. That was so sweet. Some of you may have experienced the emotional ride with this surgery, and I had it bad. I cried when he told me. Anyway, I am now working out. Only treadmill till after doctor appointment Thursday. I hope I can do more then. I have been walking. My gal Caryn, what a treat she is, has been walking with me on days she works. We do two rounds, and it is great to have someone to share this with. My first goal is 20 pounds. I have 3.5 goals to meet. 20 lbs, then the 40 lb mark, and then 68 pound mark and I will be there. It doesn't seem like that much but on this end it is. This surgery is a very emotional ride. You give up alot, but the reward is sweet to me. To others it may seem like we are giving up our whole life, when in actuallity we are getting something great from this. I miss somethings, don't get me wrong. I might smell coffee and really want that Starbucks, or making hubby a Pepsi and then I really wish I could have one. Those are fleeting thoughts, and then I am okay. All in all, I don't regret my choice to have this done. I know it will be worth it when all said and done. :thumbup:

Ok, I learned a rather painful lesson. It was actually by accident, but if I can save someone else the same discomfort, I will admit to the mistake. Yesterday, I fixed a protein shake. Seems rathe harmless right? Well it was if I had stopped there. Not really thinking, and THAT was the biggest mistake, I cooked dinner around the same time. Dinner got done before my shake was gone so I fixed my little toddler plate of food and sat down to dring the shake. Again, seeming very harmless. Well I finished the shake and made the biggest mistake ever to date. I took my little toddler plate and sat down and ate dinner. Fish, (more protein), some mashed potatoes, and green beans. Well 3/4 of the way through my little toddler plate, I began to fill so full I thought my stomach was going to explode. I think silently, I was hoping for that to relieve the pressure and pain I was now in. I suffered all night. I was lucky I didn't bring that all back up. Moral of the story....DO NOT EAT PROTEIN SHAKE AND DINNER AT SAME TIME. When they say not to over do it, they really mean it. I was very much not aware of what I had done at the time, but I promise you I will make every effort NOT to do that again. :biggrin:

Well all my supporters, this has been a ride. I am just 3 months post op, June 9th, and I have lost 33 POUNDS to date, and 15 inches, 6 of which are in the waist. Amazing how great I feel. I have NO REGRETS at all. It is totally worth everything. I have had 3 fills. The 3rd really proved to make a difference in HOW I eat. There wasn't much restriction with 1 & 2, but 3 proved to teach me some lessons. I discovered a lot of things like eating slow, not to fast & not to big of a bite either. I had several days of something not going down right and that was NOT an enjoyable experience. Now I know what it feels like to be buliemic. Yuck!!!! Also, when they say don't DRINK with your meals, the are not kidding. That also causes food to not go well. Even through these "lessons" I have no regrets. I am fitting into a size 18/20 which I cannot remember the last time I wore that size. I move better, I sleep better and I just feel so great. I hear I look younger too which, hey, is ALWAYS great to hear right? I hope you all are having some great results. It isn't easy by any means, but totally worth the work. What I am most proud of: ME!! I am proud of me for accomplishing this. I have made total lifestyle changes and I have been loyal to myself. I haven't cheated, because really I am only cheating myself if I do. The things I have done, I never thought I could and that is a great feeling. Before, I probably would have said screw this and pass the cheesecake, but I have stuck it through and that is the great feeling for me. I am proud of what I have done. Thank you all for your constant support. It means more to me than I can ever tell you. Best wishes to all fellow bandsters, and good luck. Wendy:thumbup:

Well it has been awhile. I have been so busy with work and working out that sometimes I forget where I started. It has been quite a journey. I had my first fill a couple 3 weeks ago, and to my disappointment, I felt NOTHING!! I thought maybe they didn't hit the band, but when I called, they told me this is quite common for the first fill. THAT SUCKED. I was already hungru since surgery and was so looking forward to having a little restriction. I get my 2nd fill May 5th, and GOD I pray there is some restriction. I have started working out at the gym. Actually started that March 13th, but it is a normal daily routine now. I actually crave going. I am down 20 pounds as of today. Yea!!!! It is always great to lose another pound. I will try to keep things posted better. Thanks to everyone for the support. God Bless!!!!

Well it has been awhile. I have been so busy with work and working out that sometimes I forget where I started. It has been quite a journey. I had my first fill a couple 3 weeks ago, and to my disappointment, I felt NOTHING!! I thought maybe they didn't hit the band, but when I called, they told me this is quite common for the first fill. THAT SUCKED. I was already hungru since surgery and was so looking forward to having a little restriction. I get my 2nd fill May 5th, and GOD I pray there is some restriction. I have started working out at the gym. Actually started that March 13th, but it is a normal daily routine now. I actually crave going. I am down 20 pounds as of today. Yea!!!! It is always great to lose another pound. I will try to keep things posted better. Thanks to everyone for the support. God Bless!!!!