troopnine

I am a 50 yo female. I was banded June 30th. Weighed 280, and lost to 262 before surgery, with Optifast, then gained up to 268 and now back to 263. My goal is 170. I am not worried about size 4 or 6, I just want to be able to fly on a plane without extensions, fit into a regular chair, and retire with my health intact. I am looking for an online site where I can get and give support to others like me. I live in a rural area for a support group is not available. I have had 2 fills and this is the first time I have actually felt any restriction. Other than the day following surgery I have been able to eat as I please as long as I chewed everything well. The first 8 weeks have been an eye opener as to how many times I eat too fast. So that has been my focus to slow down and chew. Doesn't seem like much but it is a change for me. Started journal-ing yesterday and recording food and exercise. That should be an eye opener! Hobbies: quilting and sewing.

OMG. I wasn't going to tell anybody either but a nurse I work with (I'm a nurse), was talking about having it done and how much it was going to cost her out of pocket with the surgeon she was going to. I told her about my surgeon and she decided that all information was open business. So although I didn't plan on talking about it it seems everyone at our hospital knows. Oh well no biggie BUT BUT BUT My complaint is that one of my co-workers constantly asks how much have you lost every time she sees me. It got on my nerves so bad I told another co-worker that next time she asked I was going to ask her how much she gained. Apparently the message got back to her because she stopped asking. Effective stoppage! LOL My weight loss is my battle and although I appreciate support, I don't want to air my progress daily. I am in for the long haul not the sprint.