Gone for Good Club - April 2006

[PhotoNut 7]

MoOrLess asked me to post her introductory bio on this thread, so here it is:

I have struggled with my weight since I was 13 years old. I was diagnosed with a 'slipped disk' and it has since turned into six herniated disks through the years. I also have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia recently. Both of these conditions make it difficult, if not downright impossible to exercise consistently, if at all. Some days I am lucky I can walk and get through the day without major pain sending me to bed to rest. I went from a thin pre-teen and entered high school weighing 117 pounds, to graduating at 180 pounds and getting married the first time at this weight. As my body has deteriorated the weight has just poured on.

So I started researching lap band last summer, almost a year ago! I have gathered up a ton of information and know that it is one surgery I want and need. I planned to have the surgery done in January but I also have returned to college. I decided to wait until this summer so that I could focus on 'me' and not on my classwork. The homework is killing me as I just changed my major to education.

I have been with my sweetie for almost 6 years now - he moved from TX to be with me. I have two grown kids, 22 and 25; and he has five kids, two who are not grown and I have the pleasure to raise! they are 8 and 16 years old. I am blessed to have such a wonderful family and they are extremely supportive when it comes to anything I do. Having been through two marriages and divorces I have greeted this wonderful man with open arms! He was well worth waiting for!

My oldest daughter convinced me to go back to school and it has been a great experience! My son bought his own house at 21 years of age and is content in his work. Need I say we are a busy family with three children in other states and four children with us, or nearby.

I'm excited about having the surgery and of course almost anxious. I have read almost every thread on this board and have my concerns. But after I read all of the support and encouragement that each of you have given to others on the board, I am ready! I know that I have a lap band family available to me whenever I need them! THAT is reason enough to embrace the surgery.

Having the surgery will allow me to move around better and stop taking quite a bit of medication that I just hate taking. I feel like my life evolves around medication and pain treatments and I want it to end. I am 48 years old but mentally feel about 30! Physically I feel like I am at least 80 years old. I figure it can't hurt to have the surgery and see if things can't improve just a bit for me physically.

Currently, I am at an all time high of 275, and I am only 5'4. I have never weighed this much and hate being at this weight. I have now also been diagnosed as diabetic, though I have actually gotten my sugars completely under control with medication. I can't wait to have my sugar at a non-diabetic level without medication. I know surgery can do that for me! I want to lose quite a bit of weight and have concerns as to whether I can more easily exercise as I lose weight. I am afraid of not losing weight even with the surgery, if I can't exercise. What then? I plan to get down to my correct weight of 140. If I get somewhere 'near' that I will be thrilled. Here's to Lap Band surgery! I plan to have my first contact with the place doing my surgery in April or May, depending on schoolwork. I want the summer off from school to recuperate.

So that's me and my life in a nutshell. I can't tell you how relieved I am to finally have made the decision to have the surgery, knowing there is such a great group of people ready to support me here! So thank you in advance.

[ScrapKarla 0]

Well the message at the top of the board tells me I should get more involved LOL

I was banded in May 2005 and have been fairly conservative with fills. So far I've lost 60lbs and I'm thrilled. I'm in the process of moving from Kansas City to Utah.. we've got our stuff moved to storage and we are living with family.. now we just have to get our house sold.

H 321 / S 310 / J 250 / G 190 / C 250 (-60)

(I hope I did that right...)

[PhotoNut 7]

:bounce::welcomeB: :bounce:

to the club ScrapKarla!

You did it just right and you're now on the member's list.

Grats on your wonderful weight loss and good luck with the move!

[Tricia K. 0]

I see Tricia K in the thread tonight. Hiya Tricia! *waves hello*

Hi P'Nut! :biggrin1:

[paula 4]

c 185.6

...I can post my weight again Wed??

[PhotoNut 7]

Hey Paula.. I'm just teasing ya. If you want to put up your weight you can, or you can just wait until Wednesday. Every Wednesday I update everyone's stats. If you want your Highest, Surgery, Goal weights up by your name, let me know what they are.

[Penni60 45]

I will let you know my weight tomorrow for the April issue of GFG club

[PhotoNut 7]

Heyas Penni. Everyone usually reports on Wednesdays. Prior to this club, Dawg and I were weighing on Sundays and I really liked that. We switched to Wednesdays because the club started on a Wednesday (I believe) but I'm an odd duck - it seems like far too long to wait (Wed to Wed) so I've gone back to Sundays! *laughs*

But even though I weigh on Sundays, I won't report it here until Wednesdays. This week is going to be a small loss for me, since I weighed after only 3 days. Next week should look good though. *crosses fingers*

[PhotoNut 7]

RHONDAKO and Skye - How are you two doing? How are your hubbies? You are both on my mind so much, and still in my prayers.

LegallyKristin - I've been thinking about you too for some reason. How's the battle with the hunger going?

ShackDog - How's that pre-op diet treating you, buddy?

Pugmum - You asked about a meal plan in the March thread. Have you come up with something that's working for you? If not, tell us more about what you were looking for in the way of suggestions and we'll see what we can come up with to help you. As for me, I have a set variety of foods that I enjoy and am very comfortable with. I know their calories and Proteins, and I know how to choose the right combinations to get what I need for the day. If you'd like, I can email you a copy of my food log. Let me know.

Coyotegirl - Did you happen to see Anywn's thread about the Onderland challenge? If not, check it out.. I think it's perfect for you: http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=16775

I hope everyone's having a great week!

[LSasha 0]

Checking in for April. Will post updates on Wed.

[HeatherGurl 0]

Gurly - H 365/ S 329/ J 279/ G 190/ C 268 (-97 lbs total, -3 this week)

Founder and Resident Hot Chick of the Gone for Good Club

PhotoNut!!! JUST saw this.... how long has that been there?

I did it boys and girls!!!! 101 pounds gone for good!!!!

I weighed in this morning at 264!

Everyone is doing SO good!

Guys! I wore shorts this weekend for the first time in 5 years!!! It must be finally starting to show that I am losing weight, because I got tons of compliments this weekend. It really made me feel good!

[NaturalBeauty 2]

Gurly - H 365/ S 329/ J 279/ G 190/ C 268 (-97 lbs total, -3 this week)

I did it boys and girls!!!! 101 pounds gone for good!!!!

I weighed in this morning at 264!

Congrats, Gurly, you're the first to reach the 100+ gone for ever!! You are in a class all by yourself, for now!!! You deserve a hand:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :rockon:

[Kelliebelly 13]

OK, I hadnt lost weight since Christmas time before the tuck but thats not included. I had looked at these threads so many times thinking how yucky it would be checking in every week with no loss.

It is just under 6 mths till my wedding and I really need a kick in the butt to get down to what I want to be for it.

I was banded exactly one year ago today(Aussie time) and have lost just on 70lbs, slower than most but I am getting there. I have been big on and off most of my life and have never lost weight before without starving myself or something stupid like that. I have come this far without exercising very much so when I am able I am going to kick in some serious exercise. I am going to try and stay totally focused and get this weight moving again.

Congrats heather on the huge loss, you are an inspiration!!!!

Highest weight - 265lbs

Current weight - 191lbs

[HeatherGurl 0]

70 pounds is GREAT kellie! You are looking so hot! Can't wait to see the wedding pics!!!

OK, I hadnt lost weight since Christmas time before the tuck but thats not included. I had looked at these threads so many times thinking how yucky it would be checking in every week with no loss.

It is just under 6 mths till my wedding and I really need a kick in the butt to get down to what I want to be for it.

I was banded exactly one year ago today(Aussie time) and have lost just on 70lbs, slower than most but I am getting there. I have been big on and off most of my life and have never lost weight before without starving myself or something stupid like that. I have come this far without exercising very much so when I am able I am going to kick in some serious exercise. I am going to try and stay totally focused and get this weight moving again.

Congrats heather on the huge loss, you are an inspiration!!!!

Highest weight - 265lbs

Current weight - 191lbs

[Tricia K. 0]

CONGRATULATIONS HEATHER!!