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Hi

I am Janet and I am a recovering food addict :wink2:

I was banded 7/17/07 - My starting weight was 250 - I'm 5'4

Today (just over 10 months out) I am 154 - size 8 pants (was 18/20) Medium tops (was 22/24)

I got banded as I wanted to extend the years that I have left on this planet and to do that I knew that I needed to lose weight.

The band has been the tool I needed. For the first time in my life I have been able to achieve this goal (actually getting to my goal weight)

If you want a buddy - support - help - suggestions - Please feel free to call upon me - I will gladly share my journey with you - the journey is still on going and by helping you I will be helping me (staying motivated and accountable) and then one day you can pay it forward and help someone else.

Good morning gals. You will never guess what I did today. I took my first aerobics class in years. At the rec center that I work at they started a new class called Zumba, this was the first week. The gal I work with wanted to try it and we went together. OMG, it was a lot of fun. the music was great, reminded me of cruise ship music sortta calypso/Carribean/Latin feel. The moves were medicore hard. I definitely have a lot to learn. At first was very self conscious how out of step I was and that I had to make improvisions for my knee. But then looked around and I was no worse than anyone else. And I told that voice in my head to shut up. I may have been out of step and going the wrong way sometimes but I was moving and that's what it is all about. gotta go check out daily plate and see how many calories I burned. :cool: Only trouble is, since it's a 'branded class' like Jazzercise used to be, it's a little more expensive. It's $6 a class, they offer it twice a week so that would be $12 a week, do I want to pay that to work out?? Might be worth it, if I continue to enjoy it.

Interesting, when I got out of the class, I thought, I can't wait to get home and tell the gals here about it. I knew you'd all understand what an accomplishment that was for me to take a class like that.

Good morning gals. You will never guess what I did today. I took my first aerobics class in years. At the rec center that I work at they started a new class called Zumba, this was the first week. The gal I work with wanted to try it and we went together. OMG, it was a lot of fun. the music was great, reminded me of cruise ship music sortta calypso/Carribean/Latin feel. The moves were medicore hard. I definitely have a lot to learn. At first was very self conscious how out of step I was and that I had to make improvisions for my knee. But then looked around and I was no worse than anyone else. And I told that voice in my head to shut up. I may have been out of step and going the wrong way sometimes but I was moving and that's what it is all about. gotta go check out daily plate and see how many calories I burned. :thumbup: Only trouble is, since it's a 'branded class' like Jazzercise used to be, it's a little more expensive. It's $6 a class, they offer it twice a week so that would be $12 a week, do I want to pay that to work out?? Might be worth it, if I continue to enjoy it.

Interesting, when I got out of the class, I thought, I can't wait to get home and tell the gals here about it. I knew you'd all understand what an accomplishment that was for me to take a class like that.

Congrats Long !!!!! :thumbup:WTG !!!:thumbup: I am so happy that you enjoyed it.. Yes you are worth 12 dollars a week to move and exercise and do something you enjoy - you are so worth it - so don't let the $12 buck stop you..

I am so happy that you told yourself to shut up !!!!! That stupid little negative person inside of us - stops us from doing so much and enjoying life... Go for it 100%...

Good Morning Gang

I am not mia - yesterday went to the gym, then took doggies to the groomers - went to Target for target stuff - then to Marshalls - got the cuties pair of shoes - well that took 3 hrs then p/u the doggies - came home - cleaned my room and bathroom (changed sheets dusted polished the furniture vaccumed corner clean mirrors mopped etc) was done around 5:30 - and was just too pooped to get on line - I was up at 5:30 in fact I think I went to bed around 9:30 last night..

Up at 6 this morning..

Going to finish cleaning house (I think) and maybe go to HomeGoods - need a Tree for my room..

Ok just cking in - like I said - I am not MIA - no longer blue - just busy and it seems like when I get on the computer - before I know it 3 hrs are gone and I have done a darn thing.

Joann - how did the doc appointment go...

Congrats Long !!!!! :thumbup:WTG !!!:tongue2: I am so happy that you enjoyed it.. Yes you are worth 12 dollars a week to move and exercise and do something you enjoy - you are so worth it - so don't let the $12 buck stop you..

I am so happy that you told yourself to shut up !!!!! That stupid little negative person inside of us - stops us from doing so much and enjoying life... Go for it 100%...

Well it looks like I will take Zumba again tomorrow. My daughter is off and may come take it with me. She heard it had 'salsa' moves and thinks it sounds fun. I'm not sure what the moves are called. :wub: Just know I am not a dancer but it's still fun. I googled it and read various things as to how many calories it burnt. I read things from 500 to over 1000, I will go towards the lower end as I sure wouldnt' want to over estimate. I'd rather be burning more than I think I am than less.

Sounds like fun, Long. My DH gives me lectures on slowing down in that department. You'd have to be here but I am very high strung and constantly on the move. He worries that I am going to burn up what is left of me. LOL. I will have to say that I feel absolutely wonderful and I just cannot help but be on the move!

Hi i have been band for over a year I was banded on 8/20/07 and it started out good i had loss 44 lbs in two months then in april of that year i got really sick and had pericarditis its a inflammation around the heart and was told not to over do it i was so tired and the chest pain was really bad they think it was from the band surgery it just seem like i have never been on track after that i have gain 20lbs im really bummed out all the time have failed so bad my doctor wont give me a fill i think i have 2.5 in a 10cc band and could eat a house if need be just kidding im having some gallbladder pain but at at this time i just can get it out to many things going some days i feel like why bother Im afraid to ever get any surgery from that sooo i just wanted to vent thanksand sorry this is so long lindaday

Hi i have been band for over a year I was banded on 8/20/07 and it started out good i had loss 44 lbs in two months then in april of that year i got really sick and had pericarditis its a inflammation around the heart and was told not to over do it i was so tired and the chest pain was really bad they think it was from the band surgery it just seem like i have never been on track after that i have gain 20lbs im really bummed out all the time have failed so bad my doctor wont give me a fill i think i have 2.5 in a 10cc band and could eat a house if need be just kidding im having some gallbladder pain but at at this time i just can get it out to many things going some days i feel like why bother Im afraid to ever get any surgery from that sooo i just wanted to vent thanksand sorry this is so long lindaday

Hugs Linda - I am so very sorry for your struggles. I would tell your band dr - that your tool can't work if it's not maintained.

I had my gallbladder out in 85 when they cut you open - now adays it's a lot easier - I was in consent pain with mine.

Concentrate on eating healthy and loving yourself but not with junk food - Love yourself enough to give your body what it needs - healthy foods and in turn your body with repay you by being healthier and giving you more energy...

Good Morning Gang

Hope you all had a good weekend - Mine was good got the last of the Xmas stuff put away - went out yesterday and bought 2 fake trees - sofa table and ton's of silk flowers and sorta redecorated my casa... I am in a nesting mode I guess...

Found some sf w/splenda wafer Cookies - 4 - 130 calories - but I think they are going in the trash - not cuz they are bad - it's cuz they are too good - I ate 8 - they are tiny but still.

Well just cking in - Sending Sunshine to my snowbound Girl Friends - It's beautiful here this past weekend and suppose to be a beautiful week - High 70's if not low 80's....

Gotta get some work done - so will CBL :cursing:

Good afternoon. Am in the midst of cooking a big turkey for dinner. We bought like 5 of them when the grocery store had them so cheap for Thanksgiving. Both of my kids are coming for dinner. Then DH will have all his leftovers he loves so much too. I have dibs on dark meat as the white doesn't go down so easy.

took my 2nd Zumba class today. She teaches the class on Mondays and Saturdays. I feel like such a clutz but am having as much fun as one can have exercising anyway and getting a good workout in. Think my knee will like the break now til Sat. I will still work out but probably on the bike.

Hello to my buddies.

Janet sounds like you had a busy weekend shopping. My passion is decorating. I love January cuz I always promise myself two new bigger items for the house with the start of each year. Still deciding what they will be this year. Have some ideas.

Well, not sure when I will check in next. We are leaving early morning. Full blown blizzard here all day and has not let up yet. Another storm coming in tomorrow so we are heading out early. We fly out Wed morning at 6am.

Not sure how much wireless access I will have. DH and I will be competing for the laptop. I think I will just hide it somewhere when we get to the cabin (not really).

Talk to you guys soon....love ya!

Well hey there tonight girls (Monday). I have been busy also and thats why I have not been on. didn't go to Dr last week since weather was bad so now appt is Jan 26th. Thats okay since I don't need a fill anyway. On the kids, I have three gorgeous daughters and one gorgeous son. Of the 3 girls one has had very severe acne since 15. She used accutance twice was in the hospital with severe reaction, almost died, had to be pulled out of school and be home schooled since some teenagers can be very cruel, has been depressed for a long time, is my only one left at home, is a good girl but can't seem to get in the world. She has had laser surgery to removed scars, never touched it. The dermotologist and plastic surgeon say its worst they have ever seen. She is now 22 and is a doll except a very very scared face. I don't know how to help her get past this, especially since the other two girls are model material and her twin brother is good looking and doing very well at 22. On to the next subject. Jill, my oldest daughter has a son (14) who is a high functioning autistic. He goes to Williamsville Jr. hgh which is a pretty tough school. He is also the love of my life. I also know alot about this subject. JoAnn, I have macular degeneration in my eyes. I had laser surgery to remove some of the spots. It really wasn't bad at all and it did help me alot. Long, sounds like you are doing okay. I am going to take that Zumba class also. Apples, I'll get back to you since I forgot what I was going to say and Janet, I did go and get prices on gym. 69.00 a month if you join by the month, 49 by the year and 39 for two years. ten personal trainer sessions of half hour is 264.00. I am going to join but don't know which one yet. I am worried about getting a two year plan since I have such a terrible back ya know. Anyway, I am back at walking every day and today I jogged but scale isn'[t moving too fast right now. Guess What! I am getting a new kitchen!!!!. I am thrilled. My house needs updating bad. I went and picked out cabinets, appliances so far. Son is doing granite counters for me since he is in the business, now I got to figure out floor ( I think ceramic????). Getting new Pella windows with the blinds in them. I like those. Well thats my story for the last few days. Am trying to eat well. Went to the store and got some groceries. Today I didn't have much of an appetite.

Beckyo:thumbup:

Whoot, Beckyo!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A new kitchen!!!!!!!!! How exciting.

So sorry your daughter has had her troubles. Kids and be so mean to each other.

Long - I am glad you are enjoying you zumba classes - after a while you won't be such a clutz - I am a pretty good dancer but again that's after a couple of drinks - in those kind of classes - I feel like a total dork..

Apples Enjoy your vacation you deserve it girl - I wish I had half your energy... My house if very traditional I would say -

Walls Mocha - carpet oatmeal - couches taupe & black over stuffed - glass/iron tables mixed with wood table. I have lived in my house 5 yrs this May - and after the intital move in and furniture buying - (whole house had new furniture) I got burnt out - I need art work - mantel and that's really about it - I am not good at assestorizing... Like stick this dodad on this table - this size plant here - that kind of stuff..

Plus I am tired of some of my silk plants too...

Have a good time on your vacation in FL soak up the sun - but make sure you have your sun block - you don't want to get burn so badly that you can't enjoy yourself..

Check in when you can - we want to hear all about your adventure..

Well hey there tonight girls (Monday). I have been busy also and thats why I have not been on. didn't go to Dr last week since weather was bad so now appt is Jan 26th. Thats okay since I don't need a fill anyway. On the kids, I have three gorgeous daughters and one gorgeous son. Of the 3 girls one has had very severe acne since 15. She used accutance twice was in the hospital with severe reaction, almost died, had to be pulled out of school and be home schooled since some teenagers can be very cruel, has been depressed for a long time, is my only one left at home, is a good girl but can't seem to get in the world. She has had laser surgery to removed scars, never touched it. The dermotologist and plastic surgeon say its worst they have ever seen. She is now 22 and is a doll except a very very scared face. I don't know how to help her get past this, especially since the other two girls are model material and her twin brother is good looking and doing very well at 22. On to the next subject. Jill, my oldest daughter has a son (14) who is a high functioning autistic. He goes to Williamsville Jr. hgh which is a pretty tough school. He is also the love of my life. I also know alot about this subject. JoAnn, I have macular degeneration in my eyes. I had laser surgery to remove some of the spots. It really wasn't bad at all and it did help me alot. Long, sounds like you are doing okay. I am going to take that Zumba class also. Apples, I'll get back to you since I forgot what I was going to say and Janet, I did go and get prices on gym. 69.00 a month if you join by the month, 49 by the year and 39 for two years. ten personal trainer sessions of half hour is 264.00. I am going to join but don't know which one yet. I am worried about getting a two year plan since I have such a terrible back ya know. Anyway, I am back at walking every day and today I jogged but scale isn'[t moving too fast right now. Guess What! I am getting a new kitchen!!!!. I am thrilled. My house needs updating bad. I went and picked out cabinets, appliances so far. Son is doing granite counters for me since he is in the business, now I got to figure out floor ( I think ceramic????). Getting new Pella windows with the blinds in them. I like those. Well thats my story for the last few days. Am trying to eat well. Went to the store and got some groceries. Today I didn't have much of an appetite.

Beckyo:thumbup:

Becky - Hugs to you and DD how awful for her... My Mom had some bad skin - and I know how she felt - There is nothing any plastic surgeon can do to improve her skin - I know that my uncle had something done - it soften the scars a little but they are still there..

How fun a new kitchen !!!!

Ok gang - I need to finish my dinner - I ate my salad at 8 cuz I go on line around 7:30 and by they time I made it here I just had to eat - it's 9 and I need to go eat my fish..

Yes I know I am backwards - but for some reason I have been hungry for salad for the last two days... So now tomy fish..

Will talk to you all tomorrow...

Good Morning Gang....

It's a beautiful day here in the Desert - It will be sunny and in the low 80's...

No much to report since last night - I ate my fish - then watched a little TV went to bed at 10 and up at 5 - here at work and need to get my butt in gear..

But this is my ritual - so I gotta Say GOOD MORNING TO MY GIRL FRIENDS - will CBL :laugh:

Hi All - Lots of stuff going on around our house and I've not been on the computer much in the last few days.

I had my eye surgery on Saturday - laser treatment for "acute angle closure glaucoma" in the left eye. It went okay - I have the post-op check on Thurs to see if the problem was corrected. They will do the right eye in a few weeks. This has been pretty scary, as it can develop into a big problem w/o warning, and vision can be lost in a matter of hours if it is not treated surgically very quickly. Becky - I have macular degeneration also (threats are coming from all sides!!), but I don't think it is the type that is treatable with surgery. They are getting to know me pretty well at the eye clinic, though!

I had my first fill on Friday - 3 cc in my Realize band. It's going pretty well, I have not had any hunger issues, and have been satisfied with my 1/2 to 1 cup of food per meal. Love my Protein and vegies so that has not been a problem. DH and I have eaten out several times in the last few days and I've been able to order a healthy meal and bring home at least half for another day (or days!). I am down 22 pounds and feeling like that is a pretty good loss to date.

Apples, I hope the blizzards did not keep you snowbound at home! I'll be thinking of you tomorrow morning as you are leaving for the sunshine state... I hope you have a great time - and use your sunblock.

Lori - that class sounds like fun. I'm so glad you told that VOICE where to get off! If we all did that more often we would be a lot better off and have a lot more fun in life...