LessLee

So a lady stopped me this morning around mile 4. She lives right around the corner from me. "I see you walking every morning when I'm getting my coffee. You look great, you're losing weight, your posture has improved, your gait is faster. You are doing great, it motivates me to get off my butt and get moving" man that made that last mile easy!
It reminds me to show up and work hard because you never know who's counting on you for motivation!
I remember that I used to be embarrassed to exercise outside. I thought people would think "oh look another fat guy trying to lose weight, bet he gives up in a couple days." I don't know why I thought that just did. But I've been busting my butt walking/jogging between 1-5 miles 6 days a week for about a month now. I even completed my first 5k! Keep working hard everyone, you are someone's source of motivation, whether you believe it or not!!

New here - so an introduction.
I will be 42 this Friday. My wife and I have been married 24 years and have three awesome kids. Our two oldest are both girls (22 and 9) and both are special needs. Our youngest is 5 and ALL BOY! I've always been heavy. I know I have an addiction to food. I don't drink, never have done any sort of drugs, don't smoke - I cook and I eat. That's always been how I "medicate" myself. Eat til you regret it.
Three years ago August 6th, I was in a rollover car accident that I should never have survived. I literally walked away with a severe concussion and damage to an already troubling issue with my back. I was laid up for about a month and the weight really started to pile on. I didn't realize how living life was slipping away from me.
The eye opener came when we took the kids on our annual Disney World vacation. We do the Disney Cruise and then about 5 days or so in the parks. This was the first time our son was really going to be able to go on anything and everything he wanted, and it was that awesomeness of seeing the "magic" through his eyes for the first time. Problem was I had hit 450 + pounds and just couldn't do it. I had to rent a scooter to even go to the parks. Even riding that wore me out. I was so upset with myself that guess what - I ate myself sick. When we got to the ports on the cruise I stayed on ship. No way I could walk that far. I stayed back and ordered room service.
About a week after the trip,my son and I were snuggling in the chair, and he asked me "Daddy, are you still going to be on the earth when I'm a daddy?" It broke my heart. I started to look into my options and then with both eyes closed, praying for guidance, I jumped into the deep end.
Started my pre-op diet at the end of May and had surgery June 12. Lost 25 pounds on pre-op and have lost 18 since surgery. I'm very excited about this journey to get healthy and to make sure on next year's trip to see Mickey - nothing's getting in Daddy's way!

I think I'm all set! Reporting at 530am to sit around and wait I'm sure. They said my surgery time is 730 and realistically I may be coming out of surgery around 930am. I didn't have to do a pre op diet... They told me to drink as much as possible today for hydration and have a light dinner. It all happened so fast! Less than a month from consult to banding! Anyone else scheduled for tomorrow???

June 25th is my day of surgery. Is anyone else going to have surgery that day! I am currently on the liquid diet and I am struggling.

Today is my per surgery visit and I met the with new Assistant dr. And omg he is wonderful to look at and super sweet. I know I blushed lol..

Hi LMB
I host several coffee groups in the GTA area but not sure of any in the Ottawa area.
I hope can find a support group. I find the support group meetings to be a great help. It's great to connect with others at various stages of the lapband journey.
Tom, Toronto
Banded July 6 06
Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

Congrats!!

I know it's just a number, and I know I still have a ways to go...but I got on the scale this morning and it said 199.2. I am under 200 lbs. Wow...I never though I'd see it.
Thank you lapband, and thank you to all the great folks on this forum who have supported me on this journey. I know we're only connected virtually but the first thing I wanted to do after seeing that number was to let you all know that I reached a significant milestone. Have a great day everyone!

You know guys, I don't think I would have made it to this point without all of you. I follow the rules, but still enjoy my food. Got in the green on the first fill! It's been awesome ever since. I have incredible support from my friends and family and you guys of course. But guys, I have been toying With the first 50 for about a week and a half. How amazing is it going to feel to get there! So can I get a hell yeah! I'm going to make it happen. No work. Gotta love being a teacher and getting the summer to focus on me and my kiddos. My next goal is 3o lbs by August or a size 10 dress, whichever comes first. I work out everyday, but it is time to seriously step it up! Love ya'll. I'm a Texas girl! Rock on. I love my band.

Name your band... Seriously it helped me develop a relationship with the lifestyle change... And I take are of Ralph..... Or I Ralph haha

I didn't see a topic for books. I love to read and hear about what others are reading. It's also a great distraction!
Tell me about what you are currently reading.

Welcome Shelly, I am happy for you.

Best of luck! I am just before that on the 21st!

Best of luck! I am just before that on the 21st!

Yay, lots of readers.
carolinagirl, Duh me! I have heard of her actually. I have the CeeCee book on my to read list on Goodreads. I'll have to bump that up on my list.

Hello my name is Shelly, I have been lurking on these boards for over a week now. I have my surgery date July 2nd. I have struggled since I was 17 with my weight. I have tried every diet known to man kind. with no weight loss and if there was any it was gained back with a more lbs added. I have been trying to get this surgery for years. But B/C B/S of Kansas does not cover any weight loss surgery. I finally got on the insurance at work and they do cover it. I am so happy to have my surgery date but yet very nervous about it as well. These forums have been helping me answer my concerns.

Very inspiring! Thank you.
You can do it, you will do it! I can hear your determination in your posts.

You will do great, I can't say you will never fall off the wagon or hit a few bumps in the road because that would be a lie, it is how you deal with the situations that arise that will make you reach your goals, the main quote that should be in your head is "never give up" your worth it, always remember why you are doing this, your health is #1, people like me who did it a lot younger did it to be skinny and that's why we end up starting over, we did it for the wrong reason and learn to eat around the band, now I have a 2 year old and want to see him grow up, graduate, get married and have babies, I want to be healthy, make everyday healthier then the day before, that's my goal.

Had a nice lunch with my mom and then we hit the mall, oh my, it had been a while since I had been shopping and boy was it fun. Ended up in a regular department store, plus size section but regular department store and purchased size 1X shirts, I was so excited. This time last year I was wearing size 26/28 and they were tight and 3X's were beginning to get tight. I still have big arms so I buy 3/4 length sleeves plus I stay cold all the time anyway year around so it doesn't bother me but these shirts were super duper cute. Just had to share. thx.

So they called me today and told me Im getting banded on June 24th!! I cant believe its going to happen. Its becoming a reality knowing that I will have a new life and lifestyle. Anyone else getting banded that day?? Wish me luck and prayers!!

I'm on day 10 of liquid diet. In Australia we can only have 3 shakes with added Water only, 1 pce fruit and 1 sml cup green veggies. 800 calories.
I'm doing great with it so far, as surgery is just round the corner (Tuesday 18th) and I'm keen to succeed..... This is my motivation! Can't wait for Tuesday to come.
Good luck to all of us!

Congrats! Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

Welcome! You'll find great advice and helpful members here.

Ellipticals ass!!! Please share in my excitement!! Last time I used my elliptical 5 months ago I could not even do 3 minutes at 2.5 MPH. I have not gotten on it in so long because I was afraid of it. Lol I started walking 6-7 nights a week (I'm in my 3rd or 4th week) and tonight I didn't feel like I got enough time in walking at the track so I decided to give my elliptical a whirl. I was so happy! I was able to go 4.5 mph for 12 straight minutes and only stopped because I had to get my kids in bed! It felt AMAZING!! I am so pumped and can't wait to get back on it!!!

Welcome! You'll find great advice and helpful members here.