A dream come true

[kimby1029 119]

Go walking-- I am having surgery Tuesday morning. So excited to see your success! Enjoy England! You have really insoired me to that this is a great decision!!!

[kimdlawson06 141]

Wonderful story. Perseverance pays off! Have a great time!

[Lady VS 1,147]

That is so wonderful. God is good. I pray you have a safe and wonderful trip. Make sure you pack warm clothing and have a poncho or umbrella. I sent my daughter there a few summers ago and she was totally not prepared for the cold weather in July. Leaving the hot summer here in Houston she was not prepared for that climate change. Congratulations to you.

[perk4756 259]

I have had 5 back surgeries and have gained my weight along this awful road. Tried diet after diet, miracle weight loss pills. Etc. Lol. But this is going to very much help my back, feet, legs. I'm 5'3" and 219 lbs. My goal weight is 130. Just a little more than my weight per back surgeries. Gonna do exercise, already started. My surgery is in August. Happy, happy, happy to get there finally. ☺

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

@@gowalking ...

I didn't know your background. Your success is so much more wonderful, now that I know you starting story.

Enjoy your wonderful trip to the UK. What a beautiful reward for your hard work and accomplishments.

WLS has also been a miracle for me. I'm so, so grateful.

[The Candidate 3,215]

I too used to love Upstairs Downstairs on PBS back in the day! How amazing it will be to see those sights in person, knowing how far you've traveled in body, mind, and spirit to get there!

You are an inspiration! Thanks for sharing your amazing story!

[lilijo 187]

That's wonderful news on all fronts! Hope you have a wonderful time in jolly old England!

[Sharpie 3,306]

Oh Liz I am so happy for you. I would love to go to England one day and Ireland. they are both on my bucket list. How awesome you must feel going from practically immobile to walking everywhere and now traveling England.. Wow what an accomplishment. So very proud of you and yes the lapband works and I am hoping you and I will have ours forever. I too miss some of the old banders.. Catfish, Carolina girl, Missy, Too much fun, are a few that come to mind. But, people move on and continue with life sometimes and probably don't need as much support anymore.. I still peek in to follow some of you and I am so excited to see how well we are doing. I do get to go to Alaska this year finally. had it booked last year, husband had a major heart surgery and cancer so we had to cancel. This year has been better and I think he will be good to go.

[Bandista 7,466]

Go Liz! Can't believe I almost missed this post. So excited for you! What a grand time you're going to have.....look forward to hearing all about it. And thank You for your thoughtful insight, your supportive comments and the example you have set for determination and success. Here's to life and living it.

[Miss Meg 199]

That's fantastic, a real achievement. One of my bucket list things is a shopping trip to NYC!!! Will be sure to ask you for the greatest shopping places.

Have a wonderful trip and enjoy every minute of it.

[peaceout 273]

Congrats on your successes, and have a wonderful trip!

And just think, with your clothes being so much smaller, there's going to be all that extra room in your suitcase for souvenirs! I see a trip to Harrods in your future...

[IcanMakeit 1,318]

I am late finding this great post. Congratulations on your wonderful accomplishment. You have, with the help of your lapband, turned your health around. Your story was one that I found most inspirational when I was new to BP.

Have a fabulous trip. I have been to London several times, but I would love to go back now that I am so much more fit. I would love, love, love a bike tour of Hyde Park.

[gowalking 10,790]

Thank you for all these lovely posts. I'm so excited to be able to make this trip. My son asked me to pick up a onesie for the baby that looks like either a beefeater or London bobbie outfit. I hope I can find something.

[perk4756 259]

Have a lovely trip, you deserve it after your big accomplishment. My hubby and I plan on a Cancun Mexico trip after a substantial loss as a celebration

[_Kate_ 2,224]

Have a wonderful time in our beautiful country and congratulations! Such an inspiring post !!

Kate