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.

I found out today they are going to spotlight me on their facebook page soon...wow! I love my boxing gym

Another Star , We are not Actresses, or Hollywood Stars ,but we are stars that are moving.:-).

I've been following you since you got on this forum Di. All I can say is you have undergone an amazing transformation. Such a difference between the old you and the new you. So very happy for you and your success! Liz

Thank you! I have discovered many amazing role models here <looking at you>!

My wife and i celebrating our thirty fifth wedding anniversry by going parasailing.

Seven years ago this would of been a dream because we would of been way over the weight limit.

Life is good

Edited June 21, 201412 yr by jfc193

This is too cute!!!!! Even your parachute is smiling. I parasailed on my honeymoon at my lowest adult weight. That will be a great goal to have again. Congratulations on your anniversary and your NSV!!!!

Happy anniversary to your Wife and You , up, up and away into the clouds , look yo are floating in the air because of how much lighter you people are Lol, it looks like fun , I might try that some day maybe , heck I never thought I would zip line but I did .

My wife and i celebrating our thirty fifth wedding anniversry by going parasailing.

Seven years ago this would of been a dream because we would of been way over the weight limit.

Life is good

My wife and i celebrating our thirty fifth wedding anniversry by going parasailing. Seven years ago this would of been a dream because we would of been way over the weight limit. Life is good

Beautiful photos. Congratulations happy anniversary!!! Looks like a great time!!! Keep smiling.

I just love how folks are living their lives these days. So often I think of the time I wasted by being sick and obese. But then I say to myself that I wouldn't be the person I am today without going through the darkness to come out into the light.

Today, my friend and I are going to Lincoln Center to see Giselle. It's one of my most favorite ballets and today, I can just enjoy it without worrying about the things that I used to think about like being able to get a cab because now I can get around town by subway just as easily as pie these days. I can walk up that beautiful staircase of the Metropolitan Opera House instead of having to take the elevator. We can stroll over to Columbus Circle after the ballet and I won't be struggling to walk.

We'll go to Mari Vanna tonight for yummy Russian food and I know I'll enjoy it without overeating. I'll walk out of that restaurant with my head held high and totally in control over choices and portions. Then when I wake up tomorrow, I won't feel horrible and guilty for once again, not being able to control myself.

Life is good. Have a great Saturday everyone and hopefully you are enjoying weather that is as spectacular as we are having here in NYC.

PS: If I get a chance, I'll take a picture of The Met and the fountain and upload it for you guys. If anyone remembers Moonstruck, that's where Cher and Nicholas Cage met up before seeing La Boheme.

Pictures of the Metropolitan Opera House and the fountain at Lincoln Center.

I agree with Gowalking life is good. It's funny though I didn't realize how good life could be till my band lol. Always thought I had a good life even with the extra weight but it's better now hard to explain but it and I know you all understand in a way no one else can !!!

I mean my inner circle of friends are the same I'm the same inside but it's better

I had another birthday celebration last night with my closest girlfriends and their adorable babies. And we all commented how things have changed for all of us the three of them motherhood and me mehood lol. Two years ago a birthday celebration would involve lots of food and drinking at a bar club restaurant etc. Last night we did take out a quiet night in with great company as I drank my warm Water (band was not happy due to stress from a home improvement project) side note I know that my band wants me to be happy cause when I'm stressed and unhappy it is too:(

and it was the best birthday to date. I spent the day/night with closet girlfriends and the babies. Rocked my bday tiara with the goofy decorations loved my Disney princess sparkle like a princess decorations and that's what I'm doing sparkling smiling glueing with happiness it's all the same!!

And looking at the pictures of me from last night still can't believe that's me so much as changed in a year.

Happy Birthday readysetgo you look amazing! Great job!

Heaven help me. I am about to go on a date. The first date in forever. I am just plain too old for this Happy Sunday, friends!

Heaven help me. I am about to go on a date. The first date in forever. I am just plain too old for this Happy Sunday, friends!

Have a blast!

Heaven help me. I am about to go on a date. The first date in forever. I am just plain too old for this Happy Sunday, friends!

Wonderful! Have a good time!

Heaven help me. I am about to go on a date. The first date in forever. I am just plain too old for this Happy Sunday, friends!

Have a great time

I just love how folks are living their lives these days. So often I think of the time I wasted by being sick and obese. But then I say to myself that I wouldn't be the person I am today without going through the darkness to come out into the light.

Today, my friend and I are going to Lincoln Center to see Giselle. It's one of my most favorite ballets and today, I can just enjoy it without worrying about the things that I used to think about like being able to get a cab because now I can get around town by subway just as easily as pie these days. I can walk up that beautiful staircase of the Metropolitan Opera House instead of having to take the elevator. We can stroll over to Columbus Circle after the ballet and I won't be struggling to walk.

We'll go to Mari Vanna tonight for yummy Russian food and I know I'll enjoy it without overeating. I'll walk out of that restaurant with my head held high and totally in control over choices and portions. Then when I wake up tomorrow, I won't feel horrible and guilty for once again, not being able to control myself.

Life is good. Have a great Saturday everyone and hopefully you are enjoying weather that is as spectacular as we are having here in NYC.

PS: If I get a chance, I'll take a picture of The Met and the fountain and upload it for you guys. If anyone remembers Moonstruck, that's where Cher and Nicholas Cage met up before seeing La Boheme.

YOU are doing it , you Look marvalous Darling.