Here I Am 2 Years And 1 Month Later

[Cindysmom (Ilene) 130]

Last night while my hubby and I were taking our evening walk. I mentioned to him how happy I was with my choice over 2 years ago. I was 60 years old when I had the surgery. That age was a little too old for the surgery if I had to have my insurance pay for it. Since I had no coverage and had to pay out of pocket it was the best idea and choice of surgery.

In 15 months I lost (very slowly 89 lbs.) Then I had foot surgery and it put me and my exercise in a slow down. So I gained back 8 lbs. Well that 8 lbs has stayed with me for 1 year and finally I lost 5 of it from Jan 1 to March 1. So I plan on dropping the rest before we have our trip to Europe. That was my reward.

Being older and wiser, I wanted to share my knowledge with others and tried to obtain a position in the faciility where I had my surgery. Killing 2 birds at a time. Making money and giving of myself. At this time I have no job yet. I am a co-leader on 2 teams with Sparkpeople.com. I feel great, I look good for my age. I will be 64 next month.

I look forward to exercising every day. I enjoy buying and wearing nice clothes now. I want to continue being healthy until I die. I have made new friends who have the same life style as me. We all enjoy our lives.

[Amanda1982 142]

Congrats....you should be very pround of yourself.

[Cindysmom (Ilene) 130]

Thank you so much. Looks like you are doing great also. How tall are you? I am 5ft 6. I really wanted to get to 150. Its a hard thing after a certain time in your life. The last lbs are slow to release. You a so pretty. Have you stopped eating all bread like I have? No Pasta either. Happy with my choice and I know you are also. Keep walking.

[lorena st 33]

Congrats on your success. I am 54 and I still have about 60 pounds to lose (I was banded in October 2011). I am sure those last 20 pounds are going to be difficult for me to lose as well. You look great and good luck on those last few pounds. I have had to give up bread, as it is one of the foods that I get stuck with (no matter how much I chew it). Luckily, I can still have toast occasionally and only if I am very careful.

[andrea0121 28]

Woohoo!!! Great job. You look, and I'm sure, FEEL great too!! Congratulations!!

[xavier 153]

A lot of people say its really hard to lose the last few pounds. I wanted to get to 145 for normal BMI but my weight just plateaued at 155 for several months (I did not attempt to lose it by dieting or exercising as that had obviously never worked longterm in the past!) I got a 0.3cc fill which I thought was ridiculously tiny but I lost 14 pounds in about 10 weeks quite easily and have been areound 138 to 140 ever since...I still dont diet or exercise.

Best 15K I could have ever spent!

[Cindysmom (Ilene) 130]

Great job. I bet you look great. I take photos all the time now. My dr refuses to give me a fill. I do the best that I can. I lost 5lbs in 2 months. keep up the good work