lauraq

Oh, hell yes. I cried!

Best of luck to you Amy. Blogging is a great idea - it helped me a lot.

I haven't posted or been on this site in so long. I think it's time to sit back and take a look at everyone. When I was banded on June 29, 2009 - I was addicted to this site and to the comraderie I felt with all of you. I've kind of let that go, and I really miss the support. I'm enjoying my "banded" life. I make mistakes frequently but have managed to lose, and keep off 60# with very little effort. My life changed significantly when my mom died in October as I am now caretaker for my 102 year old feisty grandma - it leaves me little time for thinking about my band. How are you doing Lucky Dog and Bashful and BG - you were all such inspiring women for me - time to get back in touch. Have a great week. Love to you all! :Lauraq

I haven't posted or been on this site in so long. I think it's time to sit back and take a look at everyone. When I was banded on June 29, 2009 - I was addicted to this site and to the comraderie I felt with all of you. I've kind of let that go, and I really miss the support. I'm enjoying my "banded" life. I make mistakes frequently but have managed to lose, and keep off 60# with very little effort. My life changed significantly when my mom died in October as I am now caretaker for my 102 year old feisty grandma - it leaves me little time for thinking about my band. How are you doing Lucky Dog and Bashful and BG - you were all such inspiring women for me - time to get back in touch. Have a great week. Love to you all! :Lauraq

It's been such a long time

It's been such a long time

My mom passed away Sunday evening. She was diagnosed with Stage 4 Breast cancer the day after my LAP-BAND®®®® Surgery on June 29. She struggled greatly the last few weeks and I know she is at peace. She was my strongest supporter for my surgery and I will always love her for that. Her funeral was Wednesday - I will try to attach the Eulogy I gave at her funeral Mass. Thanks you all for the prayers the past few months.

My mom passed away Sunday evening. She was diagnosed with Stage 4 Breast cancer the day after my LAP-BAND®®®® Surgery on June 29. She struggled greatly the last few weeks and I know she is at peace. She was my strongest supporter for my surgery and I will always love her for that. Her funeral was Wednesday - I will try to attach the Eulogy I gave at her funeral Mass. Thanks you all for the prayers the past few months.

Thank you renebeau - if you don't mind my asking, what was wrong with your mom and how old was she? I don't feel like anything will ever be "normal" again Tonight is the first night I've been home in 2 weeks - I've either been at her house at night or with her in the hospital but I just felt like I needed to be home. I'm exhausted. Thanks for listening.

Congratulations to you!

I haven't posted in several weeks, so here's an update. I had my lap band on 6-29-09. I've had 2 fills for a total now of 3.5cc. I can eat almost anything, but not a large quantity. I've lost right at 40# and feel amazingly better. I weigh 200 and can't wait to get below that. For those who followed my blog from the beginning, you'll remember my mom was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer the day after my surgery. It has progressed quickly and she is hospitalized now, probably going home with hospice this week. She completed 20 radiation treatments for the brain metastasis. She no longer acts anything like the vibrant, smart, informed, savvy woman that she has always been, but thankfully there is no pain. I won't know how to act without her, but I know I need to be prepared. Life will be so different without her and I just feel like crying my heart out. I'm a nurse, and it's hard to know where the nurse ends and the daughter starts, or vice versa. What this all has taught me is to enjoy life no matter how I look on the outside. I've put off doing so many things in my life because of my "fat" appearance and I regret that. NOT ANYMORE!!! I will honor my mom by living each day with courage and strength and joy and laughter, because that is what she did. Thank you all for allowing me to be part of this LB family. I will eventually get to my goal weight and I appreciate the technology afforded by this fabulous band.

I haven't posted in several weeks, so here's an update. I had my lap band on 6-29-09. I've had 2 fills for a total now of 3.5cc. I can eat almost anything, but not a large quantity. I've lost right at 40# and feel amazingly better. I weigh 200 and can't wait to get below that. For those who followed my blog from the beginning, you'll remember my mom was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer the day after my surgery. It has progressed quickly and she is hospitalized now, probably going home with hospice this week. She completed 20 radiation treatments for the brain metastasis. She no longer acts anything like the vibrant, smart, informed, savvy woman that she has always been, but thankfully there is no pain. I won't know how to act without her, but I know I need to be prepared. Life will be so different without her and I just feel like crying my heart out. I'm a nurse, and it's hard to know where the nurse ends and the daughter starts, or vice versa. What this all has taught me is to enjoy life no matter how I look on the outside. I've put off doing so many things in my life because of my "fat" appearance and I regret that. NOT ANYMORE!!! I will honor my mom by living each day with courage and strength and joy and laughter, because that is what she did. Thank you all for allowing me to be part of this LB family. I will eventually get to my goal weight and I appreciate the technology afforded by this fabulous band.

Good job Bashful! I thought I was the only person who said "Holy Buckets".

Bashful - what a sweet poem. I'm sure you've brought great comfort to your friend with your kind heart and gentle spirit. It never seems fair to lose a child - I'm not sure I would survive. God bless you and keep you strong!

It's been a few weeks since I've posted but I've been trying to keep up with everyone. These days go by so fast. Here's what I'm thinking about today... I haven't lost a pound in three weeks. In fact, I've gained and lost the same 5 over and over. It's time to get back in the game. I get my secong fill on Thursday, so hopefully, I'll have more restriction. I love that it's almost Fall even though it's still in the 90's here in Texas. The Fall decorations are out and High School football is in full swing. So much fun. My mom had her 76th birthday on Friday and we celebrated. What do you do when you know it's probably the last time you'll get to blow out birthday candles on your cake? I had a real hard time with it but managed to make it a fun time for her. She was beautiful with her makeup and her wig - always putting her best face forward despite the cancer. I wish I could do more. My husband entered a 100 mile canoe race this weekend with a friend. He finished in 19 hours, and it'll take him 19 DAYS to recover. I crave popcorn but I'm scared to try it. I keep forgetting not to drink with meals. The flu bug is really bad here. Wash your hands people. And if you're sick, for gosh sakes - stay home. Think about how nasty and germy the handles of a grocery cart are. Then wash your hands again. I have people ask me all the time now if I've lost weight. It's a great feeling. New season of Ellen started today - have it dvr'd and ready to watch. Any idea when Grey's Anatomy is back on??? This doesn't have much to do with the lap band, but I guess my point is that life is still very normal for me. I don't think about the band as much and that's nice. Have a great week everyone. Pray for my mom and all the others who need our prayers. Hook 'em horns!