Betsyjane

WAY! Weird, ain't it?

What? I had a double chin? HAHAHA. It's fun to buy necklaces that are normal lengths. A 16" is a tiny bit tight still...... Funny the things you enjoy in this process. Welcome to the journey.

Thanks! And my knees cross!

or at least more than half way....

Here's your inspiration for the day.

Welcome to the journey, dear. We've all been through the losing and regaining. My struggle, in addition to being obese, is that I have Lupus and every time I have to go on meds, I gain huge! Or used to..... I'll tell ya...the lap band lifestyle isn't easy, but it's do-able! That's all I ask...a decent chance at success. And to continue to be able to cross my legs! I just posted my before and after pics. Go take a look!

Ha! Lest we forget why we are all here..... I'm for celebrating anybody's weight loss and health! (I just posted before and after pics...proudly. Whoda thought.

Current state.....Admittedly a slightly more attractive pic than in real life.....taking pics from above works nicely....

OK. This thread needs a little boost.... How about some old and new pics?

Yeah, and I can even cross my legs! Wonder of wonders. Thanks.

(or at least current)

Before.....

Or at least current....

Awaiting The Band>>>>>>>

Or at least current.....

If I didn't really get it smaller, excuse my...I'll delete and try again.

Oh. Duh. Thanks.

Rmember too that the whole point of getting the band was because we couldn't do it alone for long. So if you do screw up, no self blame! We've al been there. That's why we're all here.

Well anyway, I'm glad you guys are here.

Sorry....I don't see Advanced....

I have to tell you guys, I have thoroughly enjoyed this thread! I don't know Sandy...and I don't frequent OH....but isn't it interesting that someone will choose something like a good will support group to exercise her need for control and egotism? What a fruitless way to expend energy and live life! She is her own worst enemy. Glad there's a place here to process that sort of stuff and get past it.......

Don't sabotage yourself. I agree with everybody. First try persuading your doctor. If that doesn't work, just keep at it. Assuming that you eventually stop losing because of your hunger, then it's time to schedule a fill. But I'd work the doctor first. Fills are part of the process!

That's great! I'm trying hard to stay away from processed stuff, but as my husband says...healthy food is so inconvenient! I've started stopping by Wendys for a slald and then eating most of it over several meals. I'm so pleased to be able to eat lettuce and raw spinach!

How do you post a picture in a message?

This is a timely topic for me. My mother, who is 90, is in the hospital with a sudden onset of , well, everything. Systems are crashing and leading to heart and brain damage. Now, she and I had always talked about how she never wanted to be onlife support or be incapacitated. She has always had a Do Not Resusitate paper signed, etc, and I have power of attorney for healthcare decisions. It's always been completely clear what her wishes are. And then they come to you with that last piece of paper... I was sitting with Mom and reeling from this rapid decline, and I was to check the boxes of all the things I didn't want done....and of course some of them could save her life and the same ones could instead prolong her life in a comatose state....and it all becomes so gray area and no longer black and white. I signed the best I could according to what I know her wishes to be, but real life is just never as neatly packaged as I hope it will be. I suppose that could make a case for having lots of interventions and evaluations before an assisted suicide, but it also might delay a process long enough for there to be considerable suffering and confusion. I'd vote for keepin the process very simple in most cases...if someone meets critria, then go for it. If it is a judgement call, then do a greater evaluation. If my mother were awake and chose an assistend suicide, I wouldn't want that decision to be as bureaucratic as, say, picking her Medicare drug benefit was.....