Oh Happy Day

A sense of humor is like wine - it improves as it ages.

Im not sure about every one else but I answer post the way I truely believe to be of help to some one....and if I repeat the same thing to differant people it because I believe it to be true or to work for me and am just trying to help....
What I dont do is come here trying to get in a clic...I enjoy the friends I have made that make my rough days a lil easier....
No need it trying to be mean to any one...dont like a post just keep scrolling....
Sorry dont mean to step on toes....

I was banded this morning!!! Everything went great the dr said he did repair a small hernia (never knew I had one) other than that no complications!! Had my surgery at 9:15 and got to come home around 2:30. All in all I'm doing well, there's a faint pain on my left side but other than that in doing wonderful!! I'll talk to you all later!!

I'm out of surgery and feeling great!!!!

you sound alike like i did.
so i am gonna respond as if i am
talking to myself.
having a good woe is me pity party
so stop it. stop it right now.
put on make up, wash your hair , put on some perfume and a nice skirt/sweater
what matters is your heart. if you continue to be miserable and act miserable, you will remain that (even with the band)
the band wont be a miracle. you can still not wear make up and not do your hair with the band.
so enough.
you want this...you did all the things required.
so give yourself a break. stop letting yourself go.
imagine where you will be this time next year with a
positive attitude?

I have read so many postings of banders wanting to know what to eat, what can they eat, etc.... I would like to share my evening meal with everyone to show that banders can eat just like everyone else and can enjoy it. Plus I want to brag about it!! lol
Ok, let me set the mood. It rained all day Saturday thru Sunday morning, then the sun came out for the day, by Sunday evening it was gorgeous outside, about 78 degrees, crisp air with the smell of the rain, perfect for a BBQ. This is the menu my husband and I enjoyed:
1 glass (5oz) of Zinfandel wine from my favorite Texas winary (drank while BBQing)
1 3oz bacon wrapped beef tenderloin (I didn't eat the bacon,I could but I didn't want it)
1/4 cup Butternut Squash that was brushed with Olive Oil and grilled (about 7 minutes a side) (Note: Squash was grown in our garden so it tastes that much better!)
1/2 cup spinach, walnut & fat free cheddar cheese salad with homemade Balsamic vinaigrette
The whole meal including the wine was just under 350 calories. The beautiful evening (& company) was priceless!

I didn't tell anyone, but my mom who is super supportive and won't judge me. So JESUS and my mom. End of discussion.

Today I had to go to the my PCP because I became severly congested over the weekend. Not to mention how my stomache feels from all that hacking, sorry tmi... (I have Bronchitis) I was given antibiotics and an inhaler.
Anyway, today I hit under the 300 mark and weigh 298 lbs. and even though its still a high number it just feels so darn good to be out of the 300 + ..
I was so happy I had to share, even though I am too sick to jump up and down yet

what a great topic knewland
like some who posted, being able to wear clothes is def a thing to keep me (us) going
but for me personally, it was simple
i allowed myself to get so large, that it was getting hard for me to move (walk)
and then god sent us a healthy grandbaby
when she was born, i wouldnt been able to walk around a block and push her in a stroller
but you know what,in almost 4 months, i can
me being mobile (again) is inspiration
but this is my inspiration

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i was walking in the parking lot yesterday and this lady stopped me and said."i really love your outfit..too bad they dont make that in big girl sizes"! OMG!!! i was elated to think a perfect stranger doesnt consider me a "big girl"! BEST NSV YET!!!!

Must add in.....was

Well I made it through!!! Not feeling great right now I have a headache and a lot of gas pain.. Can't wait for the healing to be over!! Thanks for the prayers and well wishes!! ???Š

Sooooo I was banded July 2 and I've lost 49 pounds. So about 2 years ago, I bought this beautiful dress and it totally didn't fit! Way too small but I loved it so much that I wanted to buy it anyway!
Soooooo when I was banded, I made two short term goals: get under 250 (started at 297) and where that that dress for a night out with my husband on our 2nd anniversary sept 19! I hadn't not gone under 250 in many many years and I figured by that weight, the dress would fit.
Well.... I weighed in at 249 and wore the dress out for our anniversary! It felt soooooooo good!! I'm only 1/3 of the way to my final goal...but these little accomplishments help push me along! Praise God!
I'm attaching a pic of me in the dress before going out!

I'm playing the waiting game too...so anxious...

I've told no one outside my immediate family about my lapband surgery on Monday. But when I dropped my adult son off at his day habitation program (he has mild autism), I had to tell the director of the program that my son may be worried about me on Monday because I was having surgery. I don't know why I told her that it was lapband--usually I've just said minor surgery. But for some reason, it just popped out of my mouth.
It turned out that she had band surgery last year--and with my doctor! She's lost 80 pounds. Talking to her relieved my pre-surgery jitters. And best of all, she's going to talk to my son to reassure him that I'll be fine, and she'll keep an extra eye on him on Monday.
I was given just what I needed when I need it. The Lord does truly provide!

It was about this time a year ago I was taken back for my surgery. I really wasn't nervous at all and I really didn't know what to expect after being banded. I only knew I was a huge man and I was tired of not being a active person I wanted to be. it hurt me to know that people saw me as a obese man. I didn't realize then I was treated different because of my size.
I want to say this has been a year more of self discovery than anything else. Though it has not been a perfect year with ups and downs with diet, exercise and motivation. I can honestly say, my life is so much better this year than probably the previous 18 or so years.
For those that have been banded or those thinking about it, know this, it's a journey of self exploration. It is a journey ofnyou finding out things about you that you didn't even know. As you take this journey open your body, soul and spirit to new experiences. If you live in the city, take advantage of the arts. Take advantage of fun runs, join a league team. Just open yourself up. If you live in a rural area, enjoy the nature God has blessed you with. You can become a mentor to others and support them in their journey in weight loss. We know more about losing weight than most doctors do. Help someone else, even if they haven't been banded.
I will finish here but I'd like to say, may God richly bless each and everyone here.

Sept 27 2011! And thank u so much

On the table at 8,home by noon.......no pain right now, just aches and am taking the oxy at 4hr intervals to keep ahead of the pain for at least 2 days. Trying to walk around and will have a nap in the next little while. Not going to be a hero, that is for sure. Got my gasx, pepperment tea and heating pads ready to go!!!
Good luck to all those being banded this week!!!!

All such GREAT rewards!
In the TMI category ... I am already feeling more confident being intimate with my man. I am looking towards that increasing even more!!
I think I am very lucky that I have always been able to tie my shoes or paint my toes or walk around a store... My perspective is already different b/c I realize some of what I have taken for granted.
Believe me... I have a LONG way to go to goal, but y'all that REALLY have had to start at ground zero... y'all are such AMAZING inspiration! ! Reading your joyous reports of achievement... it takes my breath away!! Please don't take this wrong b/c it's meant right... I always think if they can do this than I sure as heck can!! They make me understand how lucky I am this is happening for me at this point of my life.
I mean this from the bottom of my heart.... ALL of you are going to deserve credit in my soon to be success story!! Ha! I am even teary eyed writing this.

to look in the mirror and like what i see..

You lucky girl!

Thanks... I hope so, I sure have my hopes up!