Hey everyone! I know that October seems like forever away, but I was just seeing if there is anyone out there that wants some help and support through the long days leading up to the best thing that will every happen to us!? Can't wait to hear some support and excitement.

thanks so much for the tips means alot

Hey SmashingPumpkins... how is everyone doing?? I am fantastic.. I have been enjoying life so much since surgery I find myself not having much time for the computer and I am so sorry I have not checked in.. I hope everyone is doing well and being successful.. This journey is very challenging and rewarding.. There are ups and downs, but in the long run it has been one of the most fantastic decisions I have ever made for myself..

I am very close to reaching my first goal of losing 100lbs.. WOO HOO.. I am truly hoping I reach and surpass that goal this week.. I was so excited when I stepped on the scale and saw I was at 98lbs lost.. I really am not sure what I will do when I hit 100 lost.. once I hit that my next goals is to get below 300lbs for the first time in I DONT HAVE A CLUE WHEN.. ha ha.. But it is nice to know that day will be here sooner then later..

I just wanted to share some exciting things My hubby and I have been up to since surgery. We have become annual pass holders to all the Disney parks and Water parks.. We spend EVERY weekend living life up to its fullest.. Usually a day at the beach or a water park or a theme park.. Typically we try to involve water because it is soooooo hot in Florida ha ha.. We also went tubing down the Rainbow River.. Floating for 5 hours was a bit long, but it was so beautiful.. We snorkeled and saw many beautiful things it was pretty awesome and I look forward to going back.

We are both in school and our college offers a scuba certification so we have decided to become scuba certified with some friends this fall so we can go down to the Caribbean next summer.

I can tell you this is just amazing to me because it is the first time i have had a tan in like 10 years.. before this surgery I would have spent my weekends probably on my butt at a family members house.. and not that I don't love spending time with my family, but I LOVE being this active and so I keep making all my family join me when possible.. which benefits us all.. We are all being active and all being happy which relieves stress and adds years to your life.. It is fantastic..

Well thanks for listening to me babble.. I just wanted to share to great things and hope to hear some others from my fellow pumpkins :party:

take care and best wishes..

Me Schultz! Wow that is fantastic! I am so proud of you. Thanks for sharing how much your life has changed. The weight loss does make us feel good about being active. Sitting and vegging just does not do it anymore.

I am doing well too and I stopped hiding every time i see a camera. Summer is going to be so much more fun than it has been. I even bought a swimming suit. I have not had an occasion to wear it yet but I will.

Please write back and let us know when you make your 100 lb. goal. I am sure it will be very soon!

wow you are doing great we have the same surgery date but I am only 50 or so lbs. down..you are an inspirtion keep up the good work.

wtg nrpnrp you are almost at maintenance that is so terrific.

NRPNRP,

Thanks.. I will for sure try to keep checking in when I am at work is when I have my most free time.. shhhhh don't tell anyone ha ha..Thank you for your comments.. I am certainly hoping by the my next weight in I will be posting my meeting of that goal ha ha.. But we will see.. I actually bought two bathing suits this summer. It is nice to have options ha ha.. I am sure you will find a reason for your soon.. and yes just hanging out and doing nothing is no longer as much fun ha ha..

LINRO123... Thank you... So your surg date on 10/01 as well.. Congrats on your weightloss and don't ever say ONLY 50lbs I am sure you have heard that before.. because 50LBS is fantastic and a great weight loss.. You are doing awesome... I have lost a lot, but I still have a whole bunch more to go..we are all going to make our goals because we have the will and the drive .. You are doing great and will do great :party: thank you for your kind words...

I hope everyone has a good day.. take care :thumbup:

:thumbup:Thanks for the kind words . Last fill got me down but i am doing better. Got the fill on thurs. Came down with strep throat on saturday which then turned to scarlet fever.just strep with a very itchy rash..got better but was very tight for awhile now i seem better. Take care keep up the good work

wtg nrpnrp you are almost at maintenance that is so terrific.

Thanks...actually I have been at goal for about 6 weeks. So far I have lost a little more...about 2 pounds...so far maintenance is fine...I have regained many many times after losing so I am still a little insecure. This just has to be permanent.

and it will be NRPNRP :party: you rock...

HI Everyone! Just checking in to see how everyone is doing and I am so happy for you all!! Sorry I have been away from the site but I promise to try and be better about it. I was banded on Oct 30, 2008 and to date have lost 56 pounds! I went from a size 18 pants to a size 12! I gave away all of my FAT clothes and finally did some shopping yesterday. For the first time in years I actually had a good time!

My band is still tight from my last fill and I seemed to have hit a plateu I am not losing anymore (4 weeks now) but then I am not exercising either so maybe that is my problem? haha

I did promise myself to start swimming to get some exercise this summer. ugh I hate that word exercise...but i am only 28 pounds away from my goal so maybe I better get off my butt and do something before I become all flabby... LOL

It is great to see you all doing so well, I know you must be thrilled. RNARP 2 pounds below your goal and I forget whose blog I read that said they lost 98 pounds... I WAS BLOWN AWAY when I read that.

Keep up the good work and take care all...:grouphug:

Where in FLorida are you MeSchultz??

I am in Daytona Beach!!

HI Everyone! Just checking in to see how everyone is doing and I am so happy for you all!! Sorry I have been away from the site but I promise to try and be better about it. I was banded on Oct 30, 2008 and to date have lost 56 pounds! I went from a size 18 pants to a size 12! I gave away all of my FAT clothes and finally did some shopping yesterday. For the first time in years I actually had a good time!

My band is still tight from my last fill and I seemed to have hit a plateu I am not losing anymore (4 weeks now) but then I am not exercising either so maybe that is my problem? haha

I did promise myself to start swimming to get some exercise this summer. ugh I hate that word exercise...but i am only 28 pounds away from my goal so maybe I better get off my butt and do something before I become all flabby... LOL

It is great to see you all doing so well, I know you must be thrilled. RNARP 2 pounds below your goal and I forget whose blog I read that said they lost 98 pounds... I WAS BLOWN AWAY when I read that.

Keep up the good work and take care all...:grouphug:

You are doing just great! It seems to be a totally different life. I am proud of you and very happy for you...and for me! lol

MollyJO... I am in Tampa.. But I am a state traveler on the weekends ha ha :thumbup: we go everywhere to keep busy and enjoy the summer months.. Awesome job on your weightloss.. You are doing fantastic..

Hi everyone,

I made it back.

There's Good news & there's Good news.

I have not been losing for the past 2-3 weeks but have been losing "inches", but have started losing again. Even better news is I am now OFF all my blood pressure meds AND all my Diabetic meds, also cut my cholesterol meds in half. I have my next appt with my family Doc in Sept and "might" be able to get off the rest of my meds. It sure is strange to get up in the morning and all I have to take is my Vitamins, etc.

I’m now down 47 lbs. I see my post op-Doc (Dr. Low) on June 30th. I’m not sure if she will give me a fill or not. Well see.

I see everyone is doing very good.

Keep up the good work,

Don

Dear Don:

That's fantastic!:thumbup: Those NSV's (off your meds) are great. I tend to think only of the scale victories, but the NSV's are real too. I'm going for my physical in August and can't wait to see what my internist says.

Keep it up