It works !!!!!!

[WOWOX7 0]

Indiogirl,

What a wonderful success. Thanks so much for your story. I recieved my band on Jan 3rd of 08 and met my first goal in April of 09 (-139lbs) , and slowly working to my second goal. Second goal to be considered "normal" weight by the BMI calculations.

I am still trying to get used to walking into the NORMAL size section to buy my 6 jeans instead of the full figure to get my old size 26 jeans. It takes such a long time for your mind to catch up with the weight loss. Still working on that.

You are so right that it takes work and will power. ALOT OF IT.... but the band makes it so much easier to stay on track and not BLOW it. You have to have a certain mind set. I was self pay and I made up my mind I WOULD succeed THIS time. I was sooooo restrictive the first 9 months and really watched my diet. I am slowly adding items back into my diet.

Jeepman,

I can only tell you that you CAN do it... if I can... anyone can. IT DOES WORK.

It is not always easy or fun, but set your mind to it and dont let anything or anyone stand in your way.

I can not believe the difference in my energy and my life. I have ALWAYS, ALWAYS been heavy, and I am doing things that I have never done before or would even attempt to do before. I would do it all again in a heartbeat... pay double if I had to.

Best of luck in your journey, let us know how the seminar turns out and how you are doing.

Lois

[gitrdone 0]

WOOT! Way to knock it outta the park girl!!

Congratulations, I'll be joining you [eventually].

[bluetopaz 0]

Indigogirl,

This is terrific news....CONGRATULATIONS

This is such encouraging news for the rest of of. Thanks for sharing.

[mnmichelle 0]

thanks WOWOX7. my surgery is scheduled for 09/09/09...your words are comforting and inspirational:rolleyes:

[PATCHELTON 0]

I was reading the posts, and I thought I might throw in my congratulations to those who have gotten to goal, as I have, and to encourage those starting out. Interestingly, those of use at goal started out in similar weight ranges (280, 252, 250). I don't know if that is scientifically significant, just an observation from those posting, and from myself.

Some days are harder than others for sure. Yesterday the humidity was unreal here, and only dedication got me through my walk. I walk on a nature trail in a local park, carrying peanuts for the squirrels and ducks. Even the squirrels were too hot to show up, except for a few. But once you taste success, sometimes the dedication will kick in without much thought, because you know what it has contributed to your success.

To the newbies: Take advantage of all the bariatric team has to offer. Use the dietician to help you design your eating plan. Use the support groups to air issues that you think are unique to you (you will find they probably aren't). Use this site to learn (I started reading and later posting in Nov 2007-my surger was 3/25/08). There are some wonderful books available (amazon.com) and magazines (such as OH on obesityhelp.com, and WLS Lifestyles available at some of the bariatric food sites). The more you know about what you are getting into, the better your experience will be. Even if something is not going as planned, you will be better prepared to handle it.

Good luck on your journey.

[mnmichelle 0]

whew, thanks so much! that is a beautiful kitty:kittykay:

[IndioGirl55 32]

I was reading the posts, and I thought I might throw in my congratulations to those who have gotten to goal, as I have, and to encourage those starting out. Interestingly, those of use at goal started out in similar weight ranges (280, 252, 250). I don't know if that is scientifically significant, just an observation from those posting, and from myself.

Some days are harder than others for sure. Yesterday the humidity was unreal here, and only dedication got me through my walk. I walk on a nature trail in a local park, carrying peanuts for the squirrels and ducks. Even the squirrels were too hot to show up, except for a few. But once you taste success, sometimes the dedication will kick in without much thought, because you know what it has contributed to your success.

To the newbies: Take advantage of all the bariatric team has to offer. Use the dietician to help you design your eating plan. Use the support groups to air issues that you think are unique to you (you will find they probably aren't). Use this site to learn (I started reading and later posting in Nov 2007-my surger was 3/25/08). There are some wonderful books available (amazon.com) and magazines (such as OH on obesityhelp.com, and WLS Lifestyles available at some of the bariatric food sites). The more you know about what you are getting into, the better your experience will be. Even if something is not going as planned, you will be better prepared to handle it.

Good luck on your journey.

patch

Props to you too for getting to goal too...

I loved how you said this - It's so very true !!!!

Some days are harder than others for sure. But once you taste success, sometimes the dedication will kick in without much thought, because you know what it has contributed to your success.