NY - NYC/Long Island

[lisacaron 5,075]

Hi All,

Sounds like there have been some great things happening for this group! Sorry I have been largely out of touch. Lots of family issues and some of my own health issues as well.

I'm glad to say (and almost afraid to say..) I am doing better and the in law's seem to be in a stable place right now.

It would be great to meet up again! I'm struggling to get back to that 200 goal..having put on about 35 pounds since having my band emptied back in June. It's always good to have supportive people around on the same journey as you!! It helps so much!

[2ndSpring 350]

Thank you Gina, I officially made my first goal and that was to get under 200 pounds and I did that this week:) I set my next goal to be around 180 by the time we go to Disney in April. I am taking it slow and seems to be working out just fine.

oh Laney - that is awesome. congrats!!!

and Lisa - Hi! would love to meet you too. We met in Suffolk in Dec and Nassau in Jan - maybe we can meet next in NYC.

[Yardsleever 81]

Thank you Gina, I officially made my first goal and that was to get under 200 pounds and I did that this week:) I set my next goal to be around 180 by the time we go to Disney in April. I am taking it slow and seems to be working out just fine.

Hope all is well with you and see everyone agin soon.

Laney

Way to go Laney...Onederland getting close to that goal!!

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[Jack G 52]

Hope everyone is safe and warm after yesterday's "blizzard".

[Yardsleever 81]

We are good here...nothing like a school closure to get a long weekend!!! Careful digging/blowing out!

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[laney 172]

Thank you, we made out okay, it was just so insane the weather 60 degrees one day and blizzard next day. Pray, everyone was home and able to relax in between shoveling.

Laney

[2ndSpring 350]

I've been shoveling in spurts. The driveway is done, tomorrow I'll tackle the sidewalk. At least I can write down in my journal that I exercised!

[Jack G 52]

14 days ago we were shoveling a foot of snow. Today I'm wandering around in a t-shirt. The awesome part is I'm not self conscious about wearing a t-shirt. Bring on the beach! Lol
Enjoy this beautiful day!

[Yardsleever 81]

Love it!! Here's to beach days.

[Jack G 52]

Just a quick drive by to see how everyone is doing? Been a while.
I'm doing well. I'm at my 4 month mark and down 85 pounds so far. Feeling great. It truly changed my life. Hope everyone is doing well and looking forward to the warmer weather.

[Yardsleever 81]

Oh my goodness that is fabulous....Way to go!!! I am at the 4 month mark also and have dropped about 44 pounds, and doc took my off my blood pressure medication this week. Hope everyone is doing good.

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[laney 172]

Congratulations Jack on loosing 85 pounds!!!!! You must be feeling amazing!!!! I know that being almost 8 months post op that I truly made the right decision for. me. My knees are doing better, my blood work is normal and my back is holding up much better. I am finally glad to see the warm weather and have joined a gym to strengthen my body now. Hopefully, we can all set a date agin soon to meet up and see how e erroneous is doing. Have a wonderful Holiday weekend.

[laney 172]

Congratulations, that the Dr took you off of your blood pressure meds. You must be feeling Wonderful!!!!!. The surgery has done so much for all of us. We are feeling better and looking great!!!! I went shopping for my vacation and was in a size 14. I dropped 10 sizes since I started my journey 8 months ago. I wish you a wonderful holiday weekend and lets seem about setting up another meeting soon....

[2ndSpring 350]

Wow you guys - everyone is so happy and healthy!!!! I am thrilled for all of you. Its been such a life changer.

Let's get together again!

[ginabee38 91]

Hey everybody! It sounds like you are all doing so well. I am coming along, slowly but surely, as well, although sometimes a bit frustrated. I hit my -50lb mark (starting from my first consult on 6/8/16) sometime last week, then it went back up. I've hit quite a few stalls. My endocrinologist lowered my thyroid meds about a month after surgery, but I'm wondering if it was too premature. I also had an affair with Goldfish crackers...we finally broke up. I just don't want that kind of relationship, although we may "hook up" from time to time. I'm not really missing them though. I actually feel MORE restriction and less hunger since stopping my Goldfish habit. Interesting, right?! Still, I went from a size 24 to 16/18 pants and 3x to 1x in about 10 months, so that's nice!

It would be great to meet up again soon.