Kristin1031 0 Posted February 27, 2008 I have reached the 1st major goal in my journey. I am 50 pounds lighter.....I am thrilled with the results in such a short amount of time. I could never have done this presurgery. I would have never been able to stick to the small portions, my BAND is my best friend!! I know that staying the course is my only recourse in my addiction and that I will be a recovering food addict forever even when I am at GOAL! I know this will always be an issue and that I need to look at it like an Alcoholic looks at booze! food is now just something I need to keep my body going. I do not use it for making me feel better nor do I eat just to fit in or eat out of boredom. I love exercising and making that part of my regular life has been the best part. I now feel like a person with energy that can make a difference, by helping others, because I am able to MOVE and not feel pain. I am able to breath and run up a flight of steps....YES run.....before surgery I would of had to crawl up a flight of stairs.....or I would of just taken the elevator. I have had alot of NSV's but the best has been having my 4 year old grandson Adam crawl up into my lap and sit and talk with me, before surgery I had nowhere for him to sit.......I love this time with him now. I also can get down on the floor and crawl around with him playing and he loves it. I know this will only get better over time. I am well on my way to reach my goal of 140 pounds lost and a weight of 140 pounds. I am happier than I have been in I can't remember!! Don't lose hope, if I can do this anyone can!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
losingjusme 12 Posted February 27, 2008 Wow! congruatulations!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristin1031 0 Posted February 28, 2008 THank you Losing........I spoke to you last year about my Amber who we lost on Spet 8,2007 she is also chasing Rainbows:) Congratulations on your plastics that is upcoming and reaching your goal you are truly an insipration for all of us here at LBT!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarenG. 0 Posted February 28, 2008 Congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
METALBAND 0 Posted February 28, 2008 50 lbs!!! Good for you, that is more than 6 gallons of milk!!!! Imagine carrying them wherever you go! Great Job Metal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfran 0 Posted February 29, 2008 Awesome! you are a third of the way there and you will meet that go sooner rather than later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristin1031 0 Posted March 1, 2008 Thanks guys I am so looking forward to the next 50...LOL I know though....slow and steady!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mom2_4 0 Posted March 1, 2008 Congratulations!! I can't wait to be able to say that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites