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Ann Wilson

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blossom    2

blossom
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Did anyone watch Ann Wilson's (of Heart) story on Discovery Health Channel last night? Her journey is just like everyone's here on this forum, but it helped me to see the visuals. It was good for me to see that 2 years out she still is about 30 or so pounds away from goal. I needed that visual perspective. Anyway, it was an interesting show...

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leatha_g    4

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Yes. I think it plays every now and then. I've seen it a couple of times.

I'm a big Heart fan anyway. I just love Ann Wilson!

Some say she 'should' have lost better. I say any loss is better than no loss and I think she's beautiful!

I think we get way too caught up in the 'fast' results, when the goal is really not about how we look to others or what size clothes we can get into. This is a drastic measure, taken by those whose health had gone astray.

Everyday, I look in the mirror and I think to myself. I hate my arms. :) To me, they are so unsightly for wearing sleeveless clothes. My thighs are sagging where I've lost weight. My tummy is a scary sight to behold (especially since I'm the incision Queen.) but the focus of my journey is working. I can breathe now. I can wipe my own behind without having to be an acrobat. My center of gravity is returning. My cholesterol isn't an embarrassment anymore or a danger to my very existence. These are the reasons I got my band. Anything else is purely bonus!

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New Hope    37

New Hope
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I thought what was interesting was she said other types of weight loss surgery (rearranging your insides) could have affected her voice.

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blossom    2

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Leatha, I was impressed that her goal was health and not just weightloss. And I was REALLY impressed that she does not want to send the wrong message to her teenage daughter about body image and weightloss!

Marie, I thought that was an interesting comment about WLS affecting her voice, too. I wish she would have elaborated on that.

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La_madam    20

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I saw it last year but I wished it would of focused a little more on the Lap Band and the procedure itself,(to get the word out) not so much on her personal story...but I enjoyed it none the less

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i caught the tail end. It comes on again Sunday I think and I have Tivo recording it. If successful, I can send copies.

anita

hi michelle!

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Vicki Loichinger    444

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Originally posted by leatha_g

snipped:I think we get way too caught up in the 'fast' results, when the goal is really not about how we look to others or what size clothes we can get into. This is a drastic measure, taken by those whose health had gone astray.

I can breathe now. I can wipe my own behind without having to be an acrobat. These are the reasons I got my band. Anything else is purely bonus!

THis is my very first post, but I have been reading here a bit and when I read this last statement, I wanted to yell YAHOO.

I am just now starting the process of getting banded. I mean just starting. I haven't met with a surgeon yet, just know that this is what I want. And WLS has been recommended by my Diabetic Doctor.

I am asthmatic and diabetic, I have high blood pressure and sleep apena. Feeling better is what it is all about for me.

I will put an introduction in on the right thread. I just had to comment about your excellent post.

Thanks

Vicki

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leatha_g    4

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Thanks Vicki and welcome to the list!! There's many excellent posts here. We have some great folks! Glad to have you here!

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Rebeccalee    2

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We saw Ann Wilson and Heart at the Sturgis bike rally in August. She looked like she had lost more and she looked great! The difference from her top weight is amazing and has probably made her life a lot easier.

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