1019Joanne

I am doing well. I so understand about the eating....putting my fork down between bites really slowed me down, and made me more aware of how fast, and how much I was eating.

how are you? Hope you are recovering well!

the biggest challenge for me was knowing when to stop eating...for so many years, I just ate and ate and ate. Now, that is not a possibility, even tho my brain still thinks I can eat whatever I want! However, I will never regret havng this surgery - I am so happy with the new me, and I wish I had done this sooner! At my last visit, I was down a total of 108lbs from my heaviest weight.

When was your surgery?

Make sure you are getting enough water to drink!

Hi there! Yes, I am in CT - I live in Waterford, had my surgery at St Raphaels in Oct 2009. How are you doing since the surgery?

Happy Anniversary! Congratulations on your success, and thank you for all of your support and guidance!

best wishes on your surgery! You are going to be just fine!

I live in Waterford, down in the Southeastern part of the state (close to Mohegan Sun) ... I am doing ok - only banded for 5 weeks today, but so far, so good!

hang in there! It will all work out!

JulieAnn - I was readying your post today, and I was amazed and inspired by your story. I am about 4 1/2 weeks post op, and your story made me again realize why I started this journey.

Thanks for sharing

I am good - feeling better with every day that goes by. The first couple of days were a struggle, but it really goes go uphill from there.

I know you are having your surgery soon, and I just want to wish you all the best - this is really a life-changing experience, and all for the better.

5 days into your liquid diet - awesome - keep it up! This journey will make you a stronger person - trust me! I was banded on the 19th, and I can so understand the want to have more to eat than just broth, jello, and protein shakes!

It's all going to be ok!

Joanne

Hi there - just checking in on you to see how you are doing. My surgery was on Monday, and although it has not been easy, I know the end result will be worth it.

Hope all is well!

Joanne

Here we go! The day we have been waiting for! It's about 11:40pm on October 18th - and here I am, trying to down a bottle of water to make sure I am not dehydrated in the morning!

I wish you all the best in the morning - and I will see you here soon!

Joanne

wishing you the best!

hi there - just stopping by to see how you are today. Hope all is well!

hey there! I am wishing you luck, and health, and all good things!

Joanne