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After years of eating around the band and no excersizing - it was to my complete surprise yesterday, 4/12 to get weighed in at the surgeons office and have only gained 3 lbs in over a year and a half since the last time he saw me. 

I finally went in there after being so frustrated with myself, knowing that I can make a positive change for myself and stick with it.  I went in of course with my tail between my legs barely able to make contact with the lady who takes the insurance information let alone the nurse and surgeon. 

But after explaining what I had been doing, what issues I had, it was determined that I was too full, which was preventing me from eating the right things.  So instead over the past few years of getting an unfill, I just at around my band.  STUPID, STUPID, STUPID! 

I received an unfill back to what I had in right after surgery.  I am going back to my band basics and beginning to excersize again.  I felt awesome once, I am gonna get there again.  It's not my band, it's me and I have full control over me. 

That's it -- let day one on my new journey begin today!!!

Well, this year, I walked in the Susan Komen 3-Day event again and guess what - I actually walked every on of the 60 miles.  It was so memorable (see my photo with my mamasita).  I walked to the finish line and saw my mom there and her and I walked hand in hand together through the finish line.  This is probably the best memory which I will never forget. 

Weight is very much plateaued, I will kick it back on this week.  Next week, heading for FL, can't wait to get on some of the rides...I have waited a long time for this vacation.  I hope I fit. 

Talk to you all soon. 

It's been awhile since I posted anything to my message board.  I guess as I have become more active, the less time I spend on this site.  I have to say for those who are thinking about the surgery or in the first few months, this board saved my ass with lots of good advice.  This board is also filled with people are opinionated and you have to take what you want and leave the rest.  OK enough of that. 

I am training for the 4th year for the Susan Komen 3 Day Walk for Breast Cancer.  This year the HOPE CHESTS are all over 40 and we are still kicking ass and taking names.  The training is tough.  It's not all about just walking, its a mental challenge, physical challenge!  I work out 6 days a week, cross training, walking, eliptical, weights.  It's my life.  My husband loves the fact that am working out so much, he is a work out nut.  It's wonderful having someone so damn supportive!   

The struggles I have had -- CHIPS AND PIZZA are my biggest enemies - more like satan in food for me.  It seems to go down so well at times.  I do however make sure I get right back on the wagon and eat my lean protein, fruits veggies, etc.  

I will keep everyone posted, best of luck to all and hang tough!  It's not an easy road!  

Katie.