ajoneen

So its been a year since I found this site and essentially started my journey. I started at 284lbs. Im 210lbs today. I would love to have lost 100 lbs by my bandiversary March 4. Should be doable. My eating habits have changed drastically, and yet I really don't feel deprived. I just don't need to eat what/the way I used to anymore. I'm sleeping better then I have in years. I think it is a combination of less weight and more activity. A motivated day makes for blissful sleep. I love being able to shop in the 'regular' sections. I think it is important to have a few good outfits that fit well. Seeing my body change toward what I dream is very exciting. I never had an operation or was hospitalized before being banded. Now I'm seriously thinking about plastic surgery. I'll be trading a few scars for the body of my dreams. Doable.

:thumbup:HOORAY FOR YOU!!!!! One day at a time.

Tess I have heard the saying "Practice makes progress."

Jonathan- Welcome back, for real!! You keep talking about no this or that in Paris. Well Mr whiny pants- You're in freakin Paris not outer space. I'm sure you can get your hands on a blender. Hell we'll all chip in and order it online and ship it to you as a house warming/You Wrote A Book!! present. What am I saying you WROTE A BOOK- you buy your own blender. As for the Protein order yourself some unjury to take with you or ship it ahead of you. Dude you'll do fine PS Hawaii? Do they have blenders there?

You should probably send her a Private Message.

click on my ticker and it will take you to the site.

There is a group that meets out in Northport. They sometimes post the meetings here. A group of us got together last week also. I would really love to start a regular meeting that is not tied to one Dr or costs $$. Anyone else up for this?

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f17/2009-national-lap-band-conference-80783/index15.html 2009 – New York City Banded Together-Lap Band Talk National Event When: March 20-21, 2009 Friday Meet & Greet 6pm-9pm EST Saturday Conference 8am-5pm EST Where: The Marriott LaGuardia Airport 102-05 Ditmars Boulevard East Elmhurst, NY 11369 https://www.bandedtogether.net/Events.php I know there are a few of us in the NYC area or in driving distance. I live about 30mins from the venue so I will probably not be staying at the hotel. It also means I could host a few folks too if needed.

I have been having a devil of a time getting on lately. I was just going to ask the same question. I got really scared the first time when I got a message that the site did not exist. I had a wave of sadness thinking I would never know how to contact anyone again. Well except Jonathan who has a web site(even though the blog seems to be down now too).

Christine it was really nice meeting you and the others yesterday. Im looking forward to doing it again. Did you get on the treadmill today?? 15min??

Tess I know that with my hubby I had to make alternate suggestions of stuff that would make me happy(and thus him happy). "Wow that is soooo sweet of you to think of me while you were getting donuts for the kids. Babe if there is a next time please how about a coffee with that great sugar free hazelnut syrup?" If he still does it-- float it in the toilet for him to find with a note stuck to the rim- "Thanks but if I ate this I would just puke it up anyways".

Miriam- You shouldn't be hungry on the pre op. Really. If you are hungry eat. Have Soup, fat free yogurt or cottage cheese. If you desperately need to crunch something have a piece of celery or carrot, just nothing with fat. Practice your small bits & chewing. When it comes to the clear diet for 24 hrs do, do that, it's all about cleaning you out and no puking after anesthesia. Good luck.

The dates for the conference are 03/27/09-3/28/09

Oh ya, Welcome back Jonathan.

Rhonda- highest 315/surgery260/current184/goal 150 Banded 3-17-08..... I need to get this out.. I AM SO FREAKING JEALOUS OF YOU!!!!!!! I know you have worked hard and everyone is very proud. I AM SO FREAKING JEALOUS OF YOU!!!!!! You could be a Band poster child. I looked at what you ate yesterday and it is similar to me. B: Pure Protein bar. 28g protein L: lentil Soup (probably same protein/cals as your lunch) D: 1/2 chicken breast, flat bread with pesto smear Snack: apple I get 900 to 1200 cals a day. I work out, swim, run. I CAN'T BREAK INTO FREAKING ONERLAND!!! ME highest 284/surgery254/current210/goal 160 Banded 3-4-08.... :thumbup: :mad2::thumbup::mad2::thumbup::mad2::w00t::mad2::w00t::mad2::mad2::mad2::mad2::mad2::mad2::mad2:

What she said.

It is not "definitely decided", but it looks that way.

Good mindset for Thanksgiving. Im planning on making a soup and a veggie, so I know there will be something I enjoy eating and is good for me. Keep on, Keeping on!!!

I haven't read your journal in a while. Sounds like your doing good, except for the puking. I used to gag when I brushed my back teeth, but since banding I don't anymore. I also haven't puked. Must be the band, weird. I really notice when I do HIIT consistently the scale moves. Keep up the good work!!

For the most part I have a handle on my eating. I've been experimenting with more 'color' on my plate. Veggies and fruit. I just wish my husband didn't like nuts so much. I want the nuts out of the house!!! I could just munch away while reading a book all afternoon. Im working with a Health and Wellness Coach. Trying to get to the root of some of my unhealthy issues. Like why I regained every time I have dieted in the past. Setting some goals for diet and exercise. Learning to Love and Accept myself. Learning I am worth the hard work and the resulting 'body of my dreams'. It could be all a bunch of gobbley-gook but I want to give myself the best chance for success. I'm focusing alot of time, energy and $$ on this effort (the band and all). I gave yoga another shot this morning. I'm glad I did it in my home. That sticky mat is, well sticky. I either had a wedgie or flashing a butt crack the whole time. I don't think I'm ready for a class yet. 75lbs gone 50lbs to go!!!

For the most part I have a handle on my eating. I've been experimenting with more 'color' on my plate. Veggies and fruit. I just wish my husband didn't like nuts so much. I want the nuts out of the house!!! I could just munch away while reading a book all afternoon. Im working with a Health and Wellness Coach. Trying to get to the root of some of my unhealthy issues. Like why I regained every time I have dieted in the past. Setting some goals for diet and exercise. Learning to Love and Accept myself. Learning I am worth the hard work and the resulting 'body of my dreams'. It could be all a bunch of gobbley-gook but I want to give myself the best chance for success. I'm focusing alot of time, energy and $$ on this effort (the band and all). I gave yoga another shot this morning. I'm glad I did it in my home. That sticky mat is, well sticky. I either had a wedgie or flashing a butt crack the whole time. I don't think I'm ready for a class yet. 75lbs gone 50lbs to go!!!

Im feeling pretty good. For the most part I have a handle on my eating. I've been experimenting with more 'color' on my plate. Veggies and fruit. I just wish my husband didn't like nuts so much. I want the nuts out of the house!!! I could just munch away while reading a book all afternoon. Im working with a Health and Wellness Coach. Trying to get to the root of some of my unhealthy issues. Like why I regained every time I have dieted in the past. Setting some goals for diet and exercise. Learning to Love and Accept myself. Learning I am worth the hard work and the resulting 'body of my dreams'. It could be all a bunch of gobbley-gook but I want to give myself the best chance for success. I'm focusing alot of time, energy and $$ on this effort (the band and all). I gave yoga another shot this morning. I'm glad I did it in my home. That sticky mat is, well sticky. I either had a wedgie or flashing a butt crack the whole time. I don't think I'm ready for a class yet. Take care Shamrocks!! :thumbup: (((BIG HUGS)))

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:thumbup: Big hugs to our Long Island ladies being banded tomorrow.

Im in the maybe group. The NJ venue doesn't look all that great. But I guess if you are getting transportation to/from the airport (newark) that would save folks $$. If flying into JFK or LGA it would be expensive to get to the venue. For a trip to the City you would have to rent a bus because there is no reasonable public transportation into the City.(Or transport to the PATH or NJ transit in Newark to get into the City.) Perhaps folks and cut costs by carpools or room shares. But it looks like you have made up your mind to have it in NJ. Final note: if this is in NJ don't bill it as a NYC conference. That would be misleading. (PS I did read some about the Texas conferance and there was alot of trouble with the food offered.)