Marchies 3-year bandiversary month!

[Jeni 85 0]

hey all...

So im at a complete standstill with my weight, but at least its not going up.. i started keeping a food diary to keep myself honest, and i think its helping. im not eating in crazy amounts, that and the fact that i got a small fill of .4cc's. I know once i begin the exercise the weight will start coming down again.

i haven't quite been cleared to all exercise yet, but my physical therapist had gave me the okay to start with some light cardio, like treadmill/bike, and maybe elliptical if it doesn't bother my neck.

So my plan is to start a exercise regimen again on sunday... im not going to have time tomorrow and Saturday is My 25th Birthday, and I'm having a little get together...

And i know i have the motivation, I'm going up to Canada to visit family i haven't seen in forever so i wanna look my best and be at least at my surgeons goal of 165, which is completely doable by begining of august ... 5lbs a mth

[JosieK 120]

hi everyone,

today is my 3 year bandiversary. i was thinking about 3 years ago and what my life was like. to begin i was scared stiff about the surgery itself. i wasnt afraid until i was sitting on the gurney waiting for the actual surgery. i almost stopped it....thank God i didnt.

my fill is working. i've lost 9 of the lbs i gained. i'm not digging the up and down restriction but i am digging my clothes starting to fit better. i am working real hard to stay off sugar.

last week i started eating a little again and guess what? i let the monster out and i couldnt get enough. luckily (you wont believe what i will say) i got a small stomach virus and couldnt eat anything. so i got off sugar (for the 1 zillionth time).

i am going to my nephew's birthday tonight and i am praying all day not to eat any ice cream cake. i spoke with my therapist last week and he suggested to think through what happens when i start the sugar. (headaches, depression, cant get enough and ultimately weigh gain).

i am in AA and that is a tool we use for alcohol so i am applying some of these tools to food. it is truly an addiction.

jeni: so glad you are on track again. we all seem to be in similar places. a food journal really helps to see reality. i was shocked how much i was eating when i professed "i hardly ate anything" one day. happy bday and good luck on your goal for vacation. i like having a focus like your family vacation. it seems to motivate.

demsvmejm: glad your band didnt slip and doctor helped to get everything sorted out. we are lucky to have these second chances and i do believe we are in the process of learning how to live. good luck and keep on keepin' on

hi momlambert, carol, tammy, thickchick, whitepants

have a super day and lets keep holding hands to help each other

josie

[Whitepants 0]

The new thread is Aprill and it Ain't Over.

[momlambert 77]

Thanks, Whitepants. Here's the new link: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f90/april-aint-over-113613/#post1450772