Another August band-baby here

[pizzicato66 1]

Hi All!

I just found out about this site and signed up (I've been spending my time on obesityhelp.com). What a cool thing to find a group JUST for August band babies!

Here's a little bit about me:

I'm 41 (as of Oct 21st), and was banded August 22nd, 2007. So far, including my preop fast, I've lost 40 lbs (on the nose, as of today). My all time high was 286, so I'm happily cruising my way down through the 240's with an end goal of around 100-120 lbs (160-180).

I was a skinny kid (very active child of the northwoods), but the weight started coming on in high school (just a slight bit of tummy). It came on full force when I married. I've lost and regained many times (as we all can say), and finally topped out at 286 this year. I've watched my sister battle with superobesity and it's complications and realized that I don't want to be there when I reach that age, so it's time to start now!

So far, the journey's been far easier than I thought. No food problems, no nausea or PBing, no plateaus. Since I got the newest version of the band, I started with a small fill right at surgery time, and haven't had a need for a fill since.

For activity, I'm taking strolls at the dog park with my DP (dear pooch) Bungee the Labradoodle, and take belly dancing lessons each week. My goal for activity is to gradually increase the duration of both those activities and spend more time with dance practice.

It feels great feeling myself getting smaller and moving around more easily. I love no longer having to take prilosec every day. I'm sure I'm in the "pink cloud" and that I'll have challenges eventually, but I'm enjoying where I am for now, and hoping it will keep going! I'm also working with a therapist to resolve some self-defeating behaviors and reverse some attitudes, which may also help me stay on track (can only hope so!).

Anyway, looking forward to getting to know all of you. Keep up the good work!

Donna

[TexasBecky 1]

Welcome Donna. You are off to a great start. Glad you found this sight. It has been a huge help to me. There is so much good information here and all the support you need. It is very motivating to see the success so many people have had. Keep checking in!

[lainee 0]

HI DONNA WELCOME TO THE SITE:clap2:

I TOO AM AN AUGUST BANDSTER AND LIKE YOU HAVE HAD NO PROBS SO FAR. I WAS SUPPOSED TO GET MY FIRST FILL ON OCT19TH BUT APPOINTMENT WAS CANCELED, WASN,T BEST PLEASED ABOUT THAT BUT HO HUM WHAT CAN YOU DO. HAVE NEW APPOINTMENT FOR NOV16TH. GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR JOURNEY AND KEEP POSTING.

[KarenG. 0]

Hi Donna,

I have a labradoodle too (a mini)!

[JudiM 1]

Hi Donna!

So glad you found us!!! You are our very first belly dancer (at least I think so!!)! Welcome! From reading your note, it seems as though you are really addressing every aspect of your life and taking all the steps towards living a healthier and happier life. What a wonderful journey!!!!

This August support group has been great for me! The folks here are wonderfully supportive, encouraging and eager to share whatever information they have. In fact, this entire site is a treasure trove of helpful information! You could not have found a better place to land!

Looking forward to having you as a proud and sassy member of

THE CRAZY ATES!!!!!

Judi

[pizzicato66 1]

Thanks everyone! It's good to be on board.