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First Business Trip (Almost 5 Months Out)

First plane ride - check

First full week away from home - check

 

Had a moment of tears filling eyes when I got in my very own seat with its very own armrest down and FIT. Snapped the belt shut with about 6 inches remaining. Tray table went down with room to spare!

 

Stood at a trade show 8 hours a day. So not tired we walked from the hotel to the Exhibition Hall each way each day in the 95 degree Phoenix heat. Worked out twice on top of all that (still on C25K program), carried boxes, cleaned booths, went to events and still not tired and no swollen ankles.

 

Thank you Dr. Oliak. Thank you Blue Cross, Thank you friends and family, Thank you me for doing this. Thank God for the blessing of health recovery and peace of mind.

 

I am a different person than I was 6 months ago. Could NEVER have done it without the surgery, the support, the information and the motivation. Love you all!!!

:thumbup:

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.Maria.

LAP-BAND Patients

YAY!!!! That's pretty awesome!!! I'm so happy for you :thumbup:

Seanamw

LAP-BAND Patients

What a beautiful and inspiring post! Way to go girl!

Debra G

LAP-BAND Patients

What a different 6 months can do. I can feel your happiness from your post, congrats on all you have accomplish. And just think of what the next 6 months will hold for you. How wonderful keep up all the great work. LOVE IT!

Giby97

LAP-BAND Patients

Congrats! my trip was similar, yours is very very good, love it. Sure makes one lapbander feel really good too. Ken

ladybug on a mission

LAP-BAND Patients

Awesome!!!!! I could feel the excitement in your post!

Bklynike

LAP-BAND Patients

YOU GO GIRL - YOU ARE SOOOOOO AWESOME. I am so proud of you and know you will keep up the good work.

naya1003

LAP-BAND Patients

I love it!!!!!!!! You deserve it. Keep up the good work. Can't wait to get there. I was just banded 10/15/10

Drake alp

LAP-BAND Patients

Wow - amazing day!! I can relate to all your experiences - the arm rest, the seat belt, the tray table, being tired...how we feel we look...it goes on and on. You are doing great --- you are bringing your health and your confidence back. GO YOU!!! Congratulations on your hard work and your successes! There are more to come!

LoseIt!

LAP-BAND Patients

That is just awesome, Sandra! Exercising while away from home is tough...it is truly fantastic that you were able to do that. You are doing so well!!

mezzo

LAP-BAND Patients

Absolutely fantastic!!!!!

marw

LAP-BAND Patients

Happy for you - check.

Proud of you - check!

Super post - double check!!

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