Talking about the journey....

[LindaD 3]

I write a blog. It's not a weight loss blog or a fat blog or anything. It's a life blog, it attempts to be clever and entertaining. Occasionally, it even hits the mark.

Because it's a life blog, it has often touched on this aspect of my life - the weight struggle. The decision to have surgery.

Today is the first day I posted about this topic since having my surgery last May. With photos!!

I don't know if it would be of any interest to anyone, but I figure there are people here who are at various places in their own journeys and maybe it would be, so for that reason, I invite those who wish to come visit. I'm Just Linda, and you can find me here: Nothing to See Here…

To each of you, wherever you may be on your own journey, best of luck.

[Chris61 0]

Congradulations on a job will done Linda. I was wondering how you were doing with the weight loss and all the travel you have been doing as well. Iam steady at 175 for a while now and in good shape. I did get a fill of .2cc in Nov. doctor says he does not think I need any more fills. If I did get a fill I would have problems.

Chris

[LindaD 3]

The travel is still a challenge. Fortunately, our budget always runs dry at the end of the year so it was a light travel schedule October-December. Now I'm facing a new year and I have several trips planned. We'll see how it goes.

I am fitting in exercise when I travel. Even if it means going to the fitness room at 10PM. I'm doing things like taking the stairs up to my room (even when on the 8th or 10th floor of the hotel). Stuff like that. So I feel like I have that side under control. It's easier when I'm not so bogged down with weight, when I'm not so tired all the time.

The eating is still a challenge when I have these trips... so much food, often I'm not in full control of the selection (i.e. when lunch is brought in, I'm stuck with choosing from whatever is there). I have done pretty well. I actually had my first trip where I LOST over the course of the trip, so that was exciting.

I'm at a 3.2 fill and I think this is my sweet spot. I'll ride it out for a bit... I can't imagine going tighter - this one keeps me on my toes. LOL

Hope you are doing well! 175... sounds about perfect to me. :w00t:

[smitten kitten 0]

I love reading blogs that include personal experience with the band, so thank you.

Also, I'm a vegetarian but "Santa knows I love meat, Mommy" just cracked me up She's too adorable!

[btrieger 21]

I love reading blogs that include personal experience with the band, so thank you.

Also, I'm a vegetarian but "Santa knows I love meat, Mommy" just cracked me up She's too adorable!

Smitten, you can tell your own story here or read many others. There is a blogging section on this site. It is not as organized and as easy to navigate as Linda's but there are some good ones there as well.

The "BLOG" link is in the top left, next to "HOME".

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[LindaD 3]

I read tons of blogs when I was considering and planning for my surgery. That's why I wanted to share my back.

Well, that and because I'm a bit of an attention whore. Ahem. LOL

[btrieger 21]

I read tons of blogs when I was considering and planning for my surgery. That's why I wanted to share my back.

Well, that and because I'm a bit of an attention whore. Ahem. LOL

And a talented writer.

It takes a lot to put your thoughts into words that everyone will understand.

[bobby_hamrick 0]

love the scrap-booking. I have to look in on that. Im a shutterbug for real

[smitten kitten 0]

Smitten, you can tell your own story here or read many others. There is a blogging section on this site. It is not as organized and as easy to navigate as Linda's but there are some good ones there as well.

The "BLOG" link is in the top left, next to "HOME".

LAP-BAND®

I had no clue - thanks for the link! :mad: