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Hi Everybody! Its Been Awhile......

I try not to blog every day anymore. Its been 3 1/2 months since my surgery and honestly things don't change much day-to-day regarding my eating, exercise, health. I've successfully overcome most of the habit and emotional changes and enjoy immensely feeling TREMENDOUSLY better every morning when I get up.

 

I'm 51 (almost 52). I seriously feel better than I did at 40.

 

My only complaints in life are related to my job, and not really any there, either. I'm grateful to have a good job and a paycheck that gives me freedom to enjoy doing the things I do.

 

I do a lot more than I used to socially. I'm going to Marketing meetings in Orange County, volunteering with church, more social stuff with friends. I don't stay home much.

 

I attribute the attitude, the energy, the emotions with the band and the changes I've made since deciding to be banded in January 2010. Its becoming more of the usual lifestyle and less thinking about banding.

 

I never dreamt 9 months ago I would be where I am. I've lost half of the weight I want to lose, and a big part of the hangups I had associated with how I felt about myself. I'm still obese; but I'm truly at peace.

 

On to the next chapter :-). Smiling all the way..........

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CamiC

LAP-BAND Patients

Kudos to you!!!

Winks

LAP-BAND Patients

You give me hope when ever I read your blog.:)

Dadkins8

LAP-BAND Patients

Way to go! You are always so inspiring to anyone who reads your post. Keep up the great job!

marw

LAP-BAND Patients

Good to read from you again! So glad you're out and about more . .. I would not say I've increased my social life yet, but definitely understand about feeling better. It's just amazing, isn't it? Let's just keep doin' what we're supposed to be doin' and we'll get there, huh?

grigg4

LAP-BAND Patients

Thanks for the post! You are one of the most encouraging people ever!

janetsjourneytoslim

LAP-BAND Patients

You do so encourage us ALL! You are beautiful and unless you said it, you look 40! The energy and the added enthusium are such a wonderful part of having the band. You have done an awesome job, come on Blog every day, we look for your blogs and miss you when you don't.

ellaal01

LAP-BAND Patients

I really have missed ur blogs.

Seanamw

LAP-BAND Patients

Glad to hear from you! You are doing fantastic!!!

diva2010

LAP-BAND Patients

So glad that you blogged! Any yes, you DO look 40! You go hot stuff you!!

sandradee0124

LAP-BAND Patients

Thanks everybody! I appreciate the support!

LoseIt!

LAP-BAND Patients

Girl you are absolutely adored, so you blog whenever and whatever you want. :) I've found that the blogging should be whatever you need it to be. I need it to be every day, or I lose my focus. Even if the entry is boring and no one comments. I LOVE comments, but sometimes, it is just about doing what I need to do to focus.

You keep up the fabulous work, girl!!

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