Hey everyone guess what? I took 4 steps today without the aid of my crutches or my walker!!! Whoooo Hoooooo!!!! Because of my spinal disease (H.S.P.) I have not walked without the aide of some kind of walking device for 10 years. And today because of the weight loss and exercise I am walking! (ok steping)

I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited I want to yell from the roof tops!!!!

Way to go... That is awesome news. Losing 43 pounds is a motivatonal but, the steps are inspirational. Keep it going girl!!! You can do it.

Oh Congratulations!!! Don't rush your self take it one step at a time ...literally :-P

terri,

That is amazing!!! When is your apt with your neuro guy? I'll bet he falls out of his chair when you walk for him!! That would be something to get on tape so you have his reaction to movitate you later when and if you get discouraged.

Let us know how many more you have done....You know the March of dimes is looking for a few good walkers to participate in their walk-a-thon...haha

xxoo keep up the amazing progress!!!

Thanks all, I have not taken more than 4 steps at one time but I can now make it all the way across the grab bar matt. 4 steps, stop for a second (so I don't fall down ) then off again! You should see my arms fly when I take the steps without holding on, I look like I am getting ready for take off. LOL

I went in for my fill on Tuesday this week and showed everyone there. My nurse started crying. My Dr. gave me a big hug. I had a pretty big crowd because I am the first bandster there and everyone wants to watch Dr. B do the fill. So there were plenty of congratulations going on.

I don't have a appt. with my Neuro yet because I don't have to see him but once a year. Maybe I will go see him just to show off!

Thank you all for your support! I don't think I could do this band thing with out you all. OK maybe I could but you make it easier!!!!!!!!!!!!!

((((((HUGS))))))))) to all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Your message brought tears to my eyes. I am so proud of you. I wish everyone out there who does not believe in or the insurance compaines who deny us for this surgery could see the quality of life it has brought back for many of us. You are a PRIME example of the wonderful changes this can bring to a persons life. Keep up the awesome work. HUGS to you and a big huge CONGRATS!!

Congrats~~that Is Wonderful....may The Road Ahead Of You Be Filled With More Wonderful Nsv's!

Thats so awesome!! Keep up the good work!