Dixieland

I started gaining weight when I was about 45, and it kept increasing  every year.  I have been on diets and done very well, but as soon as I think I'm ok, I start gaining everything back, plus some.  I was not a yo yo dieter.  I didn't diet often, but would maintain without gaining more,.... until these last few years.  Now I need help.    I have been married for 42 wonderful years with my first and only Love, and have been blessed with 2 grown sons, and 3 beautiful grandchildren (who are also grown).  Where does the time go....? lolI first heard about the lap band surgery in June of this year, and knew that I wanted it.  I am a nervous eater, not someone that eats because they are always hungry.  My worst enemy is nighttime snacks.  When I'm busy, I'm ok.   If I sit and watch TV, I snack!  My hands must always be doing something.  If not, I'm eating.    My health is good for my age.    I'm a fast healer, and through most of my life, have been very healthy.  Of course,... now that I'm old, things tend to fall apart.  I'm on the sleep apnea machine, and last year I had knee surgery.   I want the surgery, and I know that I can loose with it.  I weigh 225 right now.  I started my diet as soon as I knew I was going to get the surgery, and already have lost 23 lbs.  Even though my husband and son are not getting the surgery, they are on the diet with me, and are loosing weight too.  My goal is to reach 155 lbs.  Although I want to look nice, my motive is to feel good.  I'm a very busy person, but the weight has slowed me down.  I love to work and be busy.  My husband built me and antique shop, and I'm anxious to get it open.     I've been in the antique business for 15 years and thought I was just taking a break when we sold the shop.  But since I've gained so much, I can't seen to get any thing accomplished any more.   It's either loose or close up shop for good.  And I'm determined that won't happen.  Because of my insurance, I have a 90 day wait before I can get my surgey.  I figure my date to be Oct. 23rd.  My first Doctor appointment is this Thrusday, July 23, 2009.