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Happy 4 month bandiversary to me!

iluvsammys

By iluvsammys, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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iluvsammys    1

iluvsammys
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Wow! Beyond my wildest dreams, I am down 73 pounds. I lurk alot on the board, try to contribute now and then. But I have to let EVERYONE on this board know that you all have been a big part of my success. I read everything on here, and I feel I have learned so much through all of your experiences. And for that I owe a big THANK YOU! :D

Living with this band has been so interesting. Like the rest of you, sometimes I can eat a ton, and other times can hardly take a couple bites and be stuffed. I drink at least 150 oz of Water a day, and lots of times much more. I was fortunate that I was a heavy water drinker before, so this piece of the weight loss plan has been easy for me. My doctor said, this has played a major role in my success so far, so drink up everyone.

I love sports, and can now actually go to the games without the humiliation of getting stuck in the seats. My size has gone from a 3X or4X to a straight up 16, sometimes 18. But a few months ago I would have killed to be in this size, now its just a stepping stone. I can't wait to meet some of you in onederland, which is my next major goal.

Again, thanks for everything you guys have done for me. I'll try to get some pictures out here this week. Look forward to meeting everyone at the next bash.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!!!!

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hagerteresa    3

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Wow Cindy!!! That is phenomonal!!!! I thought I was doing good but you just flew right by me. Guess I'll have to tip up my Water bottle a LOT more! So glad it is going so good for you. Hope you have wonderful holidays as well, Teresa

I just was reading your fill schedule. Wow 2 cc's the first fill! I know that isn't all that uncommon but I bet it took some getting used to. Anyhow GREAT JOB!

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leatha_g    4

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Awesome Job!! That Water thing must definitely be a big denominator in weight loss. I've got to find a way to make water work for me instead of the grazing that I am so guilty of. Way to go girl!!

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La_madam    20

La_madam
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Fantastic Job!!!

Cindy you have done awesome..so happy for you. Like Teresa said I will definately have to start tipping the Water bottle more often. I agree with you whole heartedly about this place playing a key role in your success. I have said the same thing many time to my husband and friends..The support I get here is what keeps me focused and keeps me motivated and is a big part of my success....Congratulations to you Cindy..Job Well Done :D

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LisaMG    5

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Cindy I loved reading this post! What an encouragement to me! I read everything here too and am in awe of how this little corner on the net has become a part of my life. All my friends and family joke about you guys. I would'nt trade you guys for anything.

We definately want to see your before and after pics!

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New Hope    37

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Wow, Cindy, amazing job! I know you are so proud! I've been coming up short in the waterload dept. Thanks for the wake up post!

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whippledaddy    5

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Congratulations. It is comforting to know that this really does work, and there really is hope. I'll read your post often to keep me up during those down times.

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Zoe    6

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Excellent! Thanks for posting your info. Our weight is exactly the same, but I won't race you to Onederland -- at the rate you're going, you'll arrive in no time! See you there sometime next year (I'm aiming for early April).

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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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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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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.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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