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Lap Band July 26, 2014

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bramos75    6

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I have read so many successful stories I felt compelled to add mine and I hope it reaches to at least one person. I know every post is a great tool of encouragement and I believe that to be the most awesome gift for all of us.

So this was me....4'11, female at 348 pounds....working extremely hard to deny the fact that I needed to make a change. So of course I went to the WLS seminar and it hit me I don't want to be referred to as fat anymore, potential diabetic, high blood pressure, pain in my knees or feet...everyone seemed to have an answer for what I had become. Then I decided to take control of my life and no longer allow anyone to dictate my person so I had the Lap band done on July 26, 2014 honestly it was not difficult why because we all first need to decide who we love more...Ourselves or the ignorant comments people make that cause us to spiral and become more overweight. I chose myself and I have not looked back and today my beautiful Men and Women I am down to 283 pounds and I have yet to have any fills.

If there is anyone who feels their not ready take that feeling and throw it out the window because you are ready to make a difference for yourself not anyone else. YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL AND YOU DESERVE ONLY GREATNESS AND NOTHING LESS!!

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catfish87    3,471

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Congrats on being off to a fantastic start!! I wish you much continued success. :)

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pink dahlia    2,513

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Congratulations ! So happy things are going so well for you ! Keep up the good work !!!!

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sweetgagrl00    39

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65 pounds down. ... amazing! So proud of you. Did I read your post correctly? You've not had a fill....at all?

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JustWatchMe    7,117

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Very inspirational !!

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bramos75    6

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That is correct I have not had a fill...the only thing I am doing is following the Dr.s instructions and that's it. I eat only 3 meals a day and do not snack. For Breakfast I usually have a Milk chocolate Atkins Protein Shake, lunch any Protein and vegetables and dinner protein and a salad and as for beverage of choice I only drink Crystal Light Lemonade and for coffee only Decaf with 1 sweet n low pack and that's everyday. It's not boring or tiresome to eat this way you can get creative but, I stay away from Carbs and cheating because for me cheating a few times always led me to failure...so you pick your battles how best you can handle but after awhile your body will become accustom to your new eating habits and feel better.

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newmein2015    13

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Fantastic post! You're right, inspirational stories like yours gives other people the motivation they need! Thank you!

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

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