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Thank you for bringing that thread up. I am a miracle survivor of a massive stroke that left me paralyzed and speechless at first. Then with the miracle of an MRI it was found I had hydrocephalus (water on the brain) and after a series of several spinal taps they did surgery and I had a shunt inserted in the ventricles of my brain. After the surgery my speech came back and my paralysis partially disappeared. Anyway I walk with a cane but because of the surgery I've lost my equilibrium. So, I am limited on any kind of exercise. I lose my balance easily. I went to a yoga class and fell backwards immediately hit my head into a wall, etc. this was a class for people with physical limitations. I can only sit or lay down to do anything safely. I can't walk far I am unable to do most normal exercise. Any suggestions for me, it's preventing me from losing more weight. Any suggestions?

You're at Panera Bread and I'm in a real dilemma. I'm the group coordinator for support in Brevard County, FL. I tried to get one of the libraries for us to meet, they are booked for the entire summer for children's programs. So, I found a place called the Sunrise Bread Company. They sell coffee and all types of bread products. Anyway, they have a free room upstairs we can use no purchase necessary but a beverage such as coffee would be appreciated. Anyway, we're going to meet on Wed mornings until I can find a non-food venue that is free. Any suggestions for me for a better meeting place?

i put this out several months ago I had to let Alex know about it first. It was brought out in 2012 when Alex had the desperate forums. It is not an advertisement. It is a group of people who want to meet in a challenging atmosphere. We can cruise and lose weight. For those that are able there will be special activities ( exercise class every mornin).By the way, I am the local support group leader for central FL. I am a lapband patient. Originally it only went to the lapband group. Then my daughter had the sleeve done in TX. My daughter asked that I bring it up to the sleeve forum. I also brought it up to the gastric bypass group. Thank you for your concern. The cruise by the way has a very limited number of cabins so that's why it's urgent deposits be made by 5/28.

I'm at a standstill S well but I'm still going for fills but I'm frustrated at my standstill as well. Good luck to you

PLEASE BE ADVISED THE CRUISE LEAVES ON 10/25. We will have a meet and greet on 10/24 at a hotel adjacent to the port. If you need help call me 321-480-9881. Thanks!

Hi Everyone, Please be advised that the cruise leaves on 10/25/14 not 10/24. We will have a meet and greet on October 24th however at a hotel located near the port. If I do not receive deposits soon I will have to cancel this cruise, thanks!

I everyone Our cruise to lose for October 24th is due by next week. A $300 deposit will hold your cabin for this cruise. May 28th is the last day to take deposits, no exceptions. Prices are s follows BALCONY $960 per person double occupancy ( two in a room) plus tax OCEAN VIEW $670 per person double occupancy (two in a room) plus tax INTERIOR (no windows). $570 per person plus tax. This is an. 8 day cruise with the following itinerary: SAT. PT CANAVERAL SUN. FUN DAY AT SEA MON. FUN DAY AT SEA TUES. CURAÇAO WED. ARUBA THUR FUN DAY AT SEA FRI. GRAND TURK SAT. FUN DAY AT SEA SUN RETURN TO PORT CANAVERAL IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT ALL DEPOSITS BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN MAY 28th ALL BILLING INFORMATION WILL BE CHARGED DIRECTLY THROUGH CARNIVAL YOU MUST CALL ME VERY SOON! Thanks for your cooperation

i too have a sugar addiction and unless I get help I'm going to have difficulty losing these pounds I have left to lose. My addiction is with chocolate and fresh baked cookies. I'm sugar free with beverages. I will check out OA thanks

I've started walking more but I can 't seem to get into ONEderland. I'm at a standstill :-(

I still feel that way. Eventhough I've lost weight and gotten down to Misses sizes (18), I still head out to the plus size section but instead of a 3X I go to a 1X but I'm really a L or XL but I need loose fitting clothes, maybe I'll accept the fact that I've lost weight.

It takes time. I'm out 17 months and still tweaking fills. I go monthly. Doc says I can get a check up every 6 WLS once I get into ONEderland. Until then I go monthly. I get frustrated but figure I didn't have surgery for nothing.my doc is extremely conservative with his fills. I'm not complaining because as long as I'm compliant the green zone will come. Best wishes to you

I know it's discouraging but you can do it. I'm 5 lbs from ONEderland going on 6 months now but I know I need to walk more and get motivated that way. I'm not giving up ever and I know with my mind set to exercise more will get me where I need to be? Good luck!

Please be advised that 2015 we will also have a cruise to lose and a meet and greet for "landlubbers" which will be a 2 day event prior to the annual cruise. Layaway payments (credit card/debit cards only) will be accepted for that as well. For the 2015 information you must PM me your e-mail address, home address and telephone number so that I can send the info as soon as it is available. Thanks!

Hello everyone! I have been with this forum going on two years in October, I am the support go to person for the Central FL person for upcoming support meetings. Anyway, October 24,2014 there will be a "Cruise to Lose" out of Pt Canaveral, FL (Orlando) we have reserved 32 cabins and deposits are now being taken ($250 deposit now) and layaway payments being accepted up until final payment in September. The itinerary includes Curaçao, Aruba and Grand Turk. If interested please PM me. We have plans on having a special guest/personal trainer onboard . Prices on request, up to 4 in a cabin and all this will be on the newly renovated and refurbished ship The Carnival Liberty. Yes, you can cruise and lose! Once again, PM me if you want to join in the excitement of 8 days of fun, excitement and healthy eating! I look forward to hearing from you soon! Please note: passports are required,

Yes , I plan on making this an annual event. PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD. I plan on making this an annual/fundraising event!

Hello everyone! I have been with this forum going on two years in October, I am the support go to person for the Central FL person for upcoming support meetingsAnyway, October 24,2014 there will be a "Cruise to Lose" out of Pt Canaveral, FL (Orlando) we have reserved 32 cabins and deposits are now being taken ($250 deposit now) and layaway payments being accepted up until final payment in September. The itinerary includes Curaçao, Aruba and Grand Turk. If interested please PM me. We have plans on having a special guest/personal trainer onboard . Prices on request, up to 4 in a cabin and all this will be on the newly renovated and refurbished ship The Carnival Liberty. Yes, you can cruise and lose! Once again, PM me if you want to join in the excitement of 8 days of fun, excitement and healthy eating! I look forward to hearing from you soon! Please note: passports are required,

I am Diane and I'm your Central, FL Brevard County link. I'd be happy to hear from anyone and get a chapter meeting started but I can't do it alone. Join me in getting this support group started :-)

At age 66 I'm glad I went for the lapband but would not rule out the sleeve