jatherley

Sorry we didn't get to meet up. I watched out the window but didn't see you pull in. Our next meeting will be April 2 at the same time and place. Send me a private message and I'll get you my cell number. That way if there's any confusion you can txt or call me.

We have one Bander. But she's not anti anything. We accept all. You'll love our group. We are small but close.

Perfect. Most of our little group are sleevers.

Wonderful. We will see you then. So, just curious. Where are you at in the process? Still researching surgery? Have a date scheduled? Already had surgery and how far out? I just like to have an idea of were everyone's at in order to guide the meetings appropriately. Thanks. Wonderful. We will see you then. So, just curious. Where are you at in the process? Still researching surgery? Have a date scheduled? Already had surgery and how far out? Which surgery are you doing or have done? I just like to have an idea of were everyone's at in order to guide the meetings appropriately. Thanks.

Yes. Our next metting will be this Saturday at 11am at the Walnut Creek Baptist Church at 12062 N. Lamar Blvd. – Austin. You're welcome to join us. Let me know if you're going to try to come out. So we can watch out for you guide you to the room this first meeting.

Hello. I'm new to this site/app. My name is Mario, I'm 27 and am currently considering WLS. I am interested in joining the Austin support group. Thanks Wonderful! We meet on the first Saturday of the month at 11am at the Walnut Creek Baptist church on north Lamar - 12062 N. Lamar Blvd. – Austin Send me a private message if you would like my contact information as well. I hope to see you on 10/3.

The next Austin meeting will be at 11am on June 6 at the Walnut Creek Baptist Church at 12062 N. Lamar Blvd. – Austin. I hope to see everyone there.

The next meeting for Austin, Tx will be March 7 @ 11am at the Walnut Creek Baptist Church 12062 N Lamar Blvd. Hope to see you all there.

The next meeting for Austin, TX will be February 7 at 11am at the Walnut Creek Baptist Church 12062 N Lamar Blvd. How to see you there.

Wonderful, hope to see you there. Our next meeting will be 2/7 at 11am at the same location.

The next meeting for Austin, TX will be January 10 at 11am at the Walnut Creek Baptist Church 12062 N Lamar Blvd. How to see you there.

Thanks. Merry Christmas to you too

I'm cold all the time now. I have long sleeves and a blanket on me anytime I'm sitting down. I wear a sweater and a blanket over my lap all day at work.

So my husband was tired of me complaining of being cold. He decided to get me these for Christmas. Sorry about the blurry pic. My husband was behind the camera this time.

I had originally planned to go lower but when I got down to 139 I was pulled aside at work and was told that I was starting to get a sickly look about me and maybe I shouldn't try to loose anymore. That made me reevaluate my goal. Right now I'm just trying to maintain. I'm bouncing between 139 and 144 and I'm ok with that. But I still want to look good and I just don't.

Do to a couple complicated issues I do not have access to a personal trainer. I've been utilizing videos and classes provided at my employer along with their fitness center. And running a route on my neighborhood. Now that I'm in maintenance I'm wanting to tone and build muscle. This spare tire around my middle irritates me. I can't afford plastics and can't justify it if I could. Kids need braces and other things more important then my own comfort. I'm not sure about the corset. Do you have to wear it for ever and all the time? That's one I will have to do some extensive research on to see if I'd want to try it. I had hoped there would be some exercises that I could do to help make it less noticeable. It's depressing to be so close to where I want to be but still look this way.

I am 15 months out. I'm 5'2 weigh 142lbs and wear a size 8 jean. I run/fast walk 3 days a week for 1 hour, yoga 1-2 days a week and pilates 1-2 days a week. And walk moderate speed another 5 days a week for 30 minutes (this is during my breaks with a co worker to keep her motivated and separate from my "real" work outs). Even with all that I still have this awful roll around my middle. What am I doing wrong? I really do not want to have plastics. Anyone have recommendations on what I can do to feel better in my new body?

The next meeting for Austin, Tx will be December 6 at 11am at the Walnut Creek Baptist Church. 12062 N Lamar Blvd. This will be a normal meeting with discussion. Topic will be announced later.

Absolutely, next meeting is this Saturday at 11am at the Walnut Creek Baptist Church on North Lamar. Be sure to dress comfortably and bring some water. We are doing a Yoga demo this month.

The next Austin meeting will be at 11am on November 1 at the Walnut Creek Baptist Church at 12062 N. Lamar Blvd. – Austin. We will be doing a beginner Yoga demonstration. Please dress comfortably. You are welcome to bring a yoga mat but it's not required. I hope to see everyone there.

jjsmimi, did you ever find a support group? Through BariatricPal I have started a support group in North Austin. We meet the first Saturday of the month at the Walnut Creek Baptist Church at 11am. We have a meeting tomorrow. You are more then welcome to drop by. We will be meeting at 11am.

I feel awesome. Better then I can ever remember feeling. Yeah ups and downs are all part of life. This tool helps make couping with the downs easier. Thanks for the encouragement.

Thank You. I am sure you do really well. Stay focused and follow your plan as best you can

I am one year out today. Have lost a total of 134 pounds. I went from a size 26 to size 8 pant and am 18 pounds from my goal weight. My blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels are all in normal range. I feel great and have more energy then I've had in years. The past year had its ups and downs. I have had times of failure and times of success. I contoured my emotional eating while assisting caring for and then dealing with the death of my father in law. I walked/ran my first 5k. I spent the summer going to Water parks and doing other activities with my kids I would have not done prior to this journey. I workout 6-7 days a week. I walk anywhere from 30-60 minutes a day 5 days a week, pilates and yoga once a week each (on the days I don't strength train) , and strength training 3 days a week (just added strength training last month) I have and still battle my carb cravings. Sometimes I give in and lose the battle other times I succeed in the fight. I always start new the next day. I have my problem areas. Areas of my body that I'm not happy with due to the saggy skin but I'm hopeful that I can work then off with the strength training. I am so glad that I did this. It has given me my life back. I would not change it for the world.

Oh it's no problem. You guys are more then welcome to join us. And this upcoming meeting will be great for you guys. We are going to be talking about had hunger. It's something we all battle.