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:thumbup:2010 is certainly a brand new year, and it is certainly a brand new me. I am so excited about this year. I am now 10 months post op, and WOW, what a journey. I am currently 62 pounds lighter than I was on 3/9/09 and I am so thrilled. It is a new life all aound. Does anyone just sometimes sit there and look at yourself and feel totally amazed? I do all the time. Funny things have been happening that I am totally not used to have happening. I got whistled at by 2 young guys. I'd say 19. Had to laugh. Then I was on a business trip this past week, and three movers (Self Storage Business) were moving a lady into our store and they told my managers I was HOT. I bet I turned 15 shades of red. Totally not used to these things. In this journey I am learning a lot about myself. Right now I am learning that my mental has to catch up with my physical. It's ok though, I am getting there. I just wanted to check in and wish you ALL a terrific new year. I hope it is a huge success for all of us. My goal is to lose 17 more pounds by 3/9/10, wish me luck:)

:thumbup:2010 is certainly a brand new year, and it is certainly a brand new me. I am so excited about this year. I am now 10 months post op, and WOW, what a journey. I am currently 62 pounds lighter than I was on 3/9/09 and I am so thrilled. It is a new life all aound. Does anyone just sometimes sit there and look at yourself and feel totally amazed? I do all the time. Funny things have been happening that I am totally not used to have happening. I got whistled at by 2 young guys. I'd say 19. Had to laugh. Then I was on a business trip this past week, and three movers (Self Storage Business) were moving a lady into our store and they told my managers I was HOT. I bet I turned 15 shades of red. Totally not used to these things. In this journey I am learning a lot about myself. Right now I am learning that my mental has to catch up with my physical. It's ok though, I am getting there. I just wanted to check in and wish you ALL a terrific new year. I hope it is a huge success for all of us. My goal is to lose 17 more pounds by 3/9/10, wish me luck:) :smile2:

Well the holidays are upon on us and I was really nervous about them. I do all the cooking and you know how that goes, you nibble while you cook right? Well, I am proud to say that I did very well, and am pleased to say I didn't gain an ounce during the Thanksgiving Day dinner. YEA!!!! I ate about a tablespoon of different things and managed to please everyone but most importantly myself. I am so happy about not gaining because we all know that there is always a TON of food. Plus, I was the only person who couldn't do the whole pecan pie, and pumpkin pie or chocolate pie, and it was all good. I didn't really crave them too bad. I am looking foward to Christmas Dinner, but have to admit that will be the harder of the two. My weak spot is peppermint chocolate and those kinds of things. And wouldn't you know it, AFTER I have surgery, Oreo comes out with a peppermint oreo. Damn it. That is the ONE thing I have craved. Oh and ribbon candy. My husbands grandmother always bought me a box, and I guess I don't miss the candy as much as the thought behind it. She was the seewtest lady and loved carrying on that tradition. Oh well I am sure she understands and is cheering me on. Love you Gram!!!! Well I really hope that the holidays have been good to the rest of you. Take care and keep on keeping on. Wendy

Well the holidays are upon on us and I was really nervous about them. I do all the cooking and you know how that goes, you nibble while you cook right? Well, I am proud to say that I did very well, and am pleased to say I didn't gain an ounce during the Thanksgiving Day dinner. YEA!!!! I ate about a tablespoon of different things and managed to please everyone but most importantly myself. I am so happy about not gaining because we all know that there is always a TON of food. Plus, I was the only person who couldn't do the whole pecan pie, and pumpkin pie or chocolate pie, and it was all good. I didn't really crave them too bad. I am looking foward to Christmas Dinner, but have to admit that will be the harder of the two. My weak spot is peppermint chocolate and those kinds of things. And wouldn't you know it, AFTER I have surgery, Oreo comes out with a peppermint oreo. Damn it. That is the ONE thing I have craved. Oh and ribbon candy. My husbands grandmother always bought me a box, and I guess I don't miss the candy as much as the thought behind it. She was the seewtest lady and loved carrying on that tradition. Oh well I am sure she understands and is cheering me on. Love you Gram!!!! Well I really hope that the holidays have been good to the rest of you. Take care and keep on keeping on. Wendy

My Friends, I have reached another milestone in my lapband journey. WOW, it has been an amazing trip, and one I would do a 1000 times over. To date, I have lost 60 pounds. It has been 8 months and I am thrilled beyond belief with my success. I cannot say the entire journey has been totally easy...there are days when I feel like stopping at the nearest DQ and getting the largest banana split they can make. I am sure we all have those days. Despite these little hurdles, it has totally been worth every hard day. Last month I went to my support group. I have to say that without these support groups it would be really hard to be successful. Anyway, my social worker I see quarterly didn't even recognize me. It had been 2 months since I had seen her. My nutrionist also had to take a double take and was totally shocked at the difference. Anyway, it has been wonderful, and I wish for all of you the best in your journey. May you be as successful as I have been. My final goal is 18 pounds. You know what they say, 'The last 20 are the hardest'. They ain't kidding. Good luck everyone, Wendy

Don't feel distraught. I didn't feel ANY restriction, except like you right after surgery, until like my 3rd fill. I know that sounds horrible, but just keep thinking about the future and keep going. I kept following the rules and it was a struggle not to get disgusted, but it does get BETTER. Trust me. Some peope feel restriction before I did. We are all different but they do say it is common to not feel restriction the first 2 times. Wish I could say it differently but I wish someone had prepared me. Good luck and contact me anytime if you need to talk. Wendy :thumbup:

My Friends, I have reached another milestone in my lapband journey. WOW, it has been an amazing trip, and one I would do a 1000 times over. To date, I have lost 60 pounds. It has been 8 months and I am thrilled beyond belief with my success. I cannot say the entire journey has been totally easy...there are days when I feel like stopping at the nearest DQ and getting the largest banana split they can make. I am sure we all have those days. Despite these little hurdles, it has totally been worth every hard day. Last month I went to my support group. I have to say that without these support groups it would be really hard to be successful. Anyway, my social worker I see quarterly didn't even recognize me. It had been 2 months since I had seen her. My nutrionist also had to take a double take and was totally shocked at the difference. Anyway, it has been wonderful, and I wish for all of you the best in your journey. May you be as successful as I have been. My final goal is 18 pounds. You know what they say, 'The last 20 are the hardest'. They ain't kidding. Good luck everyone, Wendy

Have just recently hit the mid way point to my one year. The 9th of September was 6 months for me. So much has happened in 6 months that I just cannot believe it all. It all seems so sureal at times. 6 month check up went absolutely the best. The social worker I have seen for 6 months at the docs office passed me in the hall and didn't even know it was me. It had been 2 months since seeing her and she totally didn't recognize me. Great feeling. The nutrionist I usually see was totally amazed how much I had changed in 2 months. It feels good for people to see you so differently right? I have had to buy more clothes. Found a GREAT thrift store in Denver, man it is awesome, and I now how pants in size 12. I went from 22/24 to size 12. AMAZING. I have shirts that are medium and large. NOT XL, regular large. I am so excited about it. Even though the smaller clothes are great and people going on about how great you look is wonderful (ALWAYS encourage your loved ones or friends) the thing I love the most is HOW I FEEL. I really like me and I feel fantastic. I have hiked and done things I wouldn't have done 6 months ago. It is the greatest accomplishment in the world. No matter how good you look, how you FEEL is the greatest thing. I love the new me and would do this over a million times. I hope you all are doing well and experiencing the same things. It is a great thing to feel. Best wishes to you all. Wendy

Have just recently hit the mid way point to my one year. The 9th of September was 6 months for me. So much has happened in 6 months that I just cannot believe it all. It all seems so sureal at times. 6 month check up went absolutely the best. The social worker I have seen for 6 months at the docs office passed me in the hall and didn't even know it was me. It had been 2 months since seeing her and she totally didn't recognize me. Great feeling. The nutrionist I usually see was totally amazed how much I had changed in 2 months. It feels good for people to see you so differently right? I have had to buy more clothes. Found a GREAT thrift store in Denver, man it is awesome, and I now how pants in size 12. I went from 22/24 to size 12. AMAZING. I have shirts that are medium and large. NOT XL, regular large. I am so excited about it. Even though the smaller clothes are great and people going on about how great you look is wonderful (ALWAYS encourage your loved ones or friends) the thing I love the most is HOW I FEEL. I really like me and I feel fantastic. I have hiked and done things I wouldn't have done 6 months ago. It is the greatest accomplishment in the world. No matter how good you look, how you FEEL is the greatest thing. I love the new me and would do this over a million times. I hope you all are doing well and experiencing the same things. It is a great thing to feel. Best wishes to you all. Wendy

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