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chefjacki    0

chefjacki
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I am being banded oct.26. Getting a little nervous. I have been up and down in my weight, I knew i had to make a change and i feel this is it. I want to be around to enjoy grandchildren, and being with my husband. So here goes nothing. .:wink2:

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Catherine55    43

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Congratulations!! That is fantastic, and you've got a really exciting year (and years!) ahead of you. :wink2: Be sure to take your measurements ASAP and a bunch of "before" photos (good idea to get yourself from every angle). You will want them later.

Best wishes for your success!! :biggrin:

Catherine

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chefjacki    0

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You look great. I will be happy to look just half as good as you. thanks for the advice.

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Congrats on being able to get the band. I know you will look great.

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Catherine55    43

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Thanks, Jackie! I felt the same way myself before I was banded. It was so hard for me to wrap my brain around the fact that it would be possible for me to get to my goal, and that I'd actually enjoy that process as it happened.

Not being miserable because you feel deprived and hungry does wonders for a girl's ability to stay on plan. :wink2: So does not physically being able to overeat! And I have had my fair share of treats throughout this whole process -- I just eat small quantities when I do have a treat, so it all balances out.

I have really loved the last two years with my band, and I feel incredibly grateful to have found a tool to help me get free from the fat prison that was holding me back in some ways from enjoying my life as much as I could.

I'm really happy for you and hope you enjoy this process as much as I did. Consider starting a blog if you like that kind of thing. Mine really helps me to keep focused, and has been the source of an incredible amount of support.

Best,

Catherine

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DebH    1

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Hey Chef, I too am getting banded on the 25th. We will be starting our journey together. I wish you all the best!

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DebH    1

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Catherine you look marvelous. I have a personal question for you. You lost a wonderful amount of weight and you look terrific in your after picture. Do you have a lot of extra skin? Is doesn't look like it in the picture. And if you did how did you tone it up?

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chefjacki    0

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well, debh, we will have to keep up with each other and our adventure!!!! :wink2:

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DebH    1

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Chef do you know how to become buddies on this site? I would love to keep in touch since we will be moving along together.

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