Hi Everyone:

I'm wiping away my happy tears as I write this thread. I am officially in Onederland this morning.

A year ago today I started a new me. I'm not proud to say that I weighed 324 pounds on 4/23/07. But I could almost screem from the rooftops that this morning I weighed less than 200 pounds for the first time in more than 20 years.

It's such an emotional thing for me. It's been quite a year.

I'm going to stop blubbering like a baby, wipe away the tears, put on my big girl panties, and start working toward my goal - size 12 pants. Going walking on this fine New England morning.

Thanks for all of your support. I don't think I could have done it without all of you.

Take care.

Sue

Thanks for all of the congratulations and good wishes. It really means alot to me.

Take care, and for those of you who aren't there yet, keep up the good work and come and join me in Onederland. It feels Onederful to be here!

Sue

Sue, I Had Lap Band Too On 2/11. Ive Lost 25 Pounds And Weighed In At 360. Please, Please Tell Me How Much To Eat And How Much U Ate . Ive Had 2 Fills And Go Next Month For My Third. But I Need To Know How Much To Eat To Loose Over A 100 Pounds Like U Did In A Year. You Are Inspiring. Please Tell Me The Amounts And Kinds Of Food U Ate Over The Year. Thank You . Brenda

Hi Brenda:

I think that I can attribute my 125 pounds to the following:

1. Walking at least 1 1/2 hours 6 days per week.

2. Night time tv snack - sugar free popsicles.

3. Support of family, friends, lap band surgical group, lap band support group, and lapband talk support.

4. Keeping food that I shouldn't eat out of the house.

5. When I really wanted a snack, like frozen yogurt, I would have it as long as I could walk to get it, have it, and walk back home.

6. My MP3 Player puts me into a world where the walking is fun and I try to walk to the beat of faster music.

I hope that you find what works best for you.

Take care.

Sue