renee1965

I've been over weight my entire life it seems.  It's been a roller coaster ride trying to lose and regain every time.  The most I lost was 13 years ago doing Weight Watchers.  At that time the program was pretty simple; portion control.  Since then they've complicated things by making you look at every fat, fiber and convert this to a point system.  I'm a very busy person with my work life and don't have time for this.I injured my back in Iraq in March 2008.  Since then I have not been able to exercise the way I used to because of constant pain.  In the last 2 years I've put on about 30 lbs.  I've worked with a neurologist and back doctor  but all the give me is pills.  I decided to do the lap-band surgery not only for my back but to stop taking blood pressure pills nd cholesterol medication.  My journey begins on 4 August; more to come.Karen Renée8/8/10 Had my Surgery on the 4th.  Weigh in was 194 - Now 190.  The gas is killing my chest and shoulder.  Had a temp with weekend but seems to have gone done.  Trying to keep up with the required protein and liquids.  My stomach is actualy grumbling; go away.  Need to get some sugerfree popsicles (other than fudge).3 weeks after surgery down to 185.  Started walking on the treadmill for 1/2 hour this weekend.  Also like doing the WII fit.  Found Strawberry Weight watchers popsicles (2 for 120 cal).  Awesome. Challenge... Next week I have to go out of town for work; God give me strengh.  What I get a fill on the 26th ;o)