idahoanmom

In Boise with dr. Anderson...anyone else local?

OMG are you ok?????? You must be scared, but you sound ok... I'm sending you all my prayers for no spreading and a speedy banding...

So sorry about your surgery. I know that you are disappointed, but the tumor is gone and hopefully you will be able to get the band at a later time. All the best in your recovery.

I made it through the surgery! Pain is bearable.

My mom had a terrible experience. Hers slipped, but in my journey I am able to see what she did wrong! First off she went to Mexico. Probably had a sample implanted.
Go talk to your surgeons coordinator about the things this gal brought up. See if there are ways to avoid those pitfalls. Everybody has a different outlook and different experience just like in childbirth. What is right for you is right for you. Write your pros and cons list. Then talk to the specialists not the gossips. Be informed not impressioned by others. Make up your own mind. Because one bad story weighs no more than another persons good story! What is YOUR story!

Love it all!
I want to wear a skirt without having my inner thighs rub together and chaff.
I want to never ever again want to wear mens clothing, or jackets because they fit better!
I want to be able to roll over in bed without propping myself and turning with my arms.
I want to be on top!
I want to wear heels and be able to walk the next day without back pain!
I want to make eye contact with strangers and not have their eyes drop to my tummy.
I want to wear tank tops
I want to be able to shave my legs...all of them clear up to where they start without having to strain to see what I am doing perkin over around and through my fat!
I want to eat to live not live to eat.
I want to be able to wear a thong or go comando and not think people who might notice are saying ewe...or have to dig it out later!
I want to ride a bike.
I want to be able to do yard work without pain.
I want to live.

Don't forget as you lose weight your stomach gets smaller too so if the band is not restricting it isn't working! Great job on the 73 though! Go look at your before picture to help you remember your journey and appreciate your accomplishment!

I think one thing we all do not do is make time for ourselves. One of the reasons a lot of us are overweight. We put our energies into our kids and our husbands needs etc. We need to take the time to plan our meals, to sit and eat our meals, not running on the go. Time for us! It seems selfish, but I have come to realize it is necessary. Necessary for us to do otherwise we will not be happy, will not succeed in our personal goal and will shorten our own lives because we did not take the time. There are only so many hours in the day, yes...I know this all to well. My husband is self employed, we have 3 kids, 17 acres of land and farm to manage on top of it all. I am the worst...my needs come last. But getting banded is step one if reclaiming ME! Take the time!

I think one thing we all do not do is make time for ourselves. One of the reasons a lot of us are overweight. We put our energies into our kids and our husbands needs etc. We need to take the time to plan our meals, to sit and eat our meals, not running on the go. Time for us! It seems selfish, but I have come to realize it is necessary. Necessary for us to do otherwise we will not be happy, will not succeed in our personal goal and will shorten our own lives because we did not take the time. There are only so many hours in the day, yes...I know this all to well. My husband is self employed, we have 3 kids, 17 acres of land and farm to manage on top of it all. I am the worst...my needs come last. But getting banded is step one if reclaiming ME! Take the time!