wow, i have been banded with plication for almost 2 yrs

and been on this forum for 2 yrs 4 months..where has the time gone?

i am happier today then i was when i started in Feb 2012...compared to

where i am now today..

the only (advice) i want to give is the following (take it or ignore it):

• call your doctor if you are hurting or concerned or need (assistance w/questions can i or should i eat/do/drink)
• i strongly advise anyone to do what THEIR doctor says, not mine or anyone elses..
• use common sense (you cant gain true weight overnight and you wont lose true weight overnight)
• eating more calories than you burn off will make you gain weight with or without any WLS
• reality is clothes sizes getting smaller is a accurate sign of losing weight (dont focus totally on the metal monster)
• you do not have to be at goal in six months...get there when you do...WLS has no expiration date

and last but not least

believe in yourself to give yourself credit..you know if you eat too much of the not so great food chioices out there

dont say the WLS did not stop you..you stop you.....YOU can control yourself..(you wont step out in front of a train would you??)

WLS will help you but it wont be the save all as that part is up to you and me

be well and all the best to you.

Having a good visit with my son in Utah, you have heard me talk about my sons well this is my youngest and me

Guess I will upload the pics later.

Edited June 13, 201412 yr by Debbie3sons

Guess I will upload the pics later.

Have fun!

Edited June 13, 201412 yr by JustWatchMe

I had the best thing happen today! I went with my best friend to get a pedicure at our regular place. We haven't been there since the fall really. One of the regular ladies looked at my friend and said hello, asked where she had been, basically catching up. She then said "where is your other friend?" I said I am sitting right here! She got this look of shock and came over and told me how much different I looked and that she didn't recognize me Best pedicure EVER!

News flash, I'm doing a 5K in September. Our son who is graduating form high school received a scholarship from a family who holds an annual race in memory of their brother. I am signed on -- eeek. I think I can walk it. I probably walk that much already on a near-daily basis, but this is different. It's out in the world. I want to rock it. And this is silly, but I want an outfit.

I had the best thing happen today! I went with my best friend to get a pedicure at our regular place. We haven't been there since the fall really. One of the regular ladies looked at my friend and said hello, asked where she had been, basically catching up. She then said "where is your other friend?" I said I am sitting right here! She got this look of shock and came over and told me how much different I looked and that she didn't recognize me Best pedicure EVER!

What an awesome NSV! Congrats!!

[attachment=45482:IMG_20140612_185235.Tomorrow will be my last day in Utah with my youngest then back to California , I miss him so much love him and the funny things he says and does , but we had a good time together, hopefully I can post some of my pics from the trip and us.

[attachment=45482:IMG_20140612_185235.Tomorrow will be my last day in Utah with my youngest then back to California , I miss him so much love him and the funny things he says and does , but we had a good time together, hopefully I can post some of my pics from the trip and us.

I had the best thing happen today! I went with my best friend to get a pedicure at our regular place. We haven't been there since the fall really. One of the regular ladies looked at my friend and said hello, asked where she had been, basically catching up. She then said "where is your other friend?" I said I am sitting right here! She got this look of shock and came over and told me how much different I looked and that she didn't recognize me Best pedicure EVER!

Some times the best NSV's are those that are unexpected.

@@Bandista you totally got this!!! It's not a race you can walk at a pace that works for you. You have been working out and walking for a long time now. Your gonna rock it for sure!! And yes an outfit is a must!!!!!

@@Bandista you totally got this!!! It's not a race you can walk at a pace that works for you. You have been working out and walking for a long time now. Your gonna rock it for sure!! And yes an outfit is a must!!!!!

Always need new clothes. Don't need an excuse to look the part.

I love reading about everyone's days, thank you.

Have a great Father's Day to everyone. Animals, count. Going to my brother's house tomorrow with my grandsons, my son is a caterer and has to feed 700 LaCross players.

Arlene

So I had a busy week and got a lot of exercise also I am drained and have one day to just relax and re cooperate then it is back to being stressed and work , I had a great time visiting my son and we did quite a few things , I will try to post some pics later and I can cross off zip lining from my bucket list , yes at the age of 50 I went zip lining , and this is a Women who is afraid of heights, but I am proud of my self and did it , the energy I have now since being banded even my son was surprised that I hiked and zipped lined and didn't get out of breath or have to stop and rest .

@@Debbie3sons, ziplining!!! Omg, I watched my kid do that about a year ago and nearly had a heart attack. Good for you!! And don't you feel like you need a vacation to recover from your vacation?

Happy Father's Day to all the great guys on this forum. No matter what gifts you get today, remember that you've given your children the best gift...a healthier you. Have a great day today!!