sbanfield

Almost 8 weeks post-op...22 lbs down. 49 from start of journey. Because of all the complications...I haven't exercise yet. Just had my port replaced 2 weeks ago, tummy looks like a battle scene. But still moving forward...missing foods that are BAD for me.

Hi there! I'm in pain...just discomfort I guess. Only problem, my husband asked for a divorce when we arrived from the hospital. I don't regret doing it...just wonder why he never told me he would end the marriage if I went ahead with it. I'm not sure if he's just feeling insecure.

That's right, you're getting married soon. Congrats! You'll be fine. It seems that the majority of women on this site have lost a ton of weight w/i the 1st yr, because they were extremely strict with thier food intake and exercise regimen. I hope to be one of these women. Having problems adjusting to the thought of a foreign object inside of my body, but I'll be fine as long as it keeps me from gaining weight (you know). As far as Victoria, I guess I don't find it too cold because I've spent the last 12 yrs in the Midwest (of the US)...up where it's winter 9 months out of the yr. So Victorian winters are a piece of cake, hell there wasn't even any snow. My Brother in Law got married a few yrs ago in TAZ, in October. Now that was bizarre weather...one day it was beautiful (the day of the wedding) and the next day it was snowing...how strange is that? But it was a lovely little island...would love to go back there. This time we go...I really hope we can make it to Ayers Rock. We'll see.

He's from Geelong...born & raised (although I don't think y'all say that down there, it's a Texas thing). Yes I've been to Australia a few times. Actually I think a couple of pics in my album are in Australia. I like it...alot like Texas (topography, at least). Now the accent...that's something else. I swear I can totally understand my husband...but as soon as we step foot on Qantas...I can't understand a single word. hehe For the most part I don't have a problem understanding folks...but once you get a few beers in them...they're goners. Hence the reason I try not to drink too much when I'm down there...I want to understand what they're saying. lol Anyhow...about the skin...yeah I guess you're right...I just want to get rid of the weight. I'm guessing I'll take care of the excess skin later...plastic surgery, is always an option. Plus I plan to "up" my exercise...so apparently this should take care of some of the skin issue (so my doc says).

I'm scheduled to get my band on the 28th...10 more days, woohoo! I've lost 27 lbs since I started this process...so I'm hoping that I'll reach my goal pretty quickly. So 7 lbs in a week right?

So how long does it take in OZ to get your surgery after your initial consultation? Here it's between 3-6 months. Heading down to Geelong in December I'll be about 4.5 months in...hopefully I'll be back to my normal size by then. I can't wait!

Grand Finals...as soon as I saw that in your pic...i knew you were and Aussie. My husband is too...huge Geelong fan.

nice...I can't wait for it to be 1 year from now. So how are things w/ Dr. Bonnor?

Did I read on your profile that you were denied? I was too...the first time around. Then my surgeon...resubmitted additonal docs...and I was approved! No kidding about the sleep...I have 13 days to go. So get this...George Lopez is coming down to TX in August...so we decided to see him in Corpus (better stadium setup)...and there's this killer bar-b-q place there...so I'm all excited about having JOE COTTEN'S before the show...when it dawns on me, "my surgery is the 28th...I'll be on liquids!!" no fair!!! Can you believe it? I know it's a small sacrafice...for a lifetime of contentment (health, etc). But I'm already seeing the challenges I'll be facing. Still excited though!

Hello Misty! When are you going to update your photos...it's been 5 months since you posted new pictures. We'd love to see how you're doing. Dr. Bonnor is my surgeon too!

I know the feeling about handsome doctors...so is mine. They're a distraction...I swear. So how much weight have you lost since you got the band?

Hey Millie! This is too funny. We used to live in CA, LA too...Long Beach. Actually we still have our house there on Ocean Blvd. I miss that place...the weather is perfect, just never could get used to how crowded it is. So we moved to WI...loved it, a bit on the cold side-but you can always bundle up. Then we moved here, to Houston...honestly, can't stand it. Do you know how HOT it gets here? I'm sure you do...and the humidity is killer. My husband keeps bugging me to go outside for a walk...I'll collapse if I go out there and try any type of movement aside from walking to and from the car. It's unbearable!

super exicted. I can't wait...nervous though. I can't begin to tell you how much time I spend in here...looking at progress pictures, etc. reading story after story. just trying to get myself ready for "the change". hehe...well not "THE CHANGE" but...well you get it.