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Well, yesterday was 2 years! - I almost forgot about it, but 2 years ago I had my lap band installed. This has been a very fun journey. I had successes and failures, but generally I'm ecstatic! I'm still hove...

Sometimes it pays to review... - On a wim I decided to look at my OH site today. I hadn't looked at it in a while and had forgotten where I came from. Pictures don't lie. I almost cried when I saw my fat pictures....

Do you know what today is? - It's my anniversary! Yes, 1 year ago yesterday I had my lap band installed. A lot has happened since then. First, I'm almost 100 lbs lighter! I now run, that's right I said it, ...

It's been a while... - Well, it's been a couple of months since my last post on April 25th. A lot has changed. First, I just had another adjustment today, this is the second one since my last post.  Curr...

Weekly Update - Ok, it's been 7 weeks since my surgery.  I've lost about 45 lbs and I feel much better. I'm having difficulty find clothes that fit so I spend the morning tightening my belt and pu...

Stage 5 Continued... - I had a very interesting weekend.  Let's just face it, I pigged out! I still haven't had any episodes where I'm getting sick, but I ate a lot of things that I wasn't supposed to ea...

The Friday Photo Post - It's Friday and I posted a new photo. My wife comented that I was wearing the same outfit every Friday, so I started changing up a little. I also changed my profile picture. I crop...

Week 6 - Stage 5 - Well, where do I begin... 5 weeks ago I had a lapband installed. I've completed Stages 1-3 of the diet and will begin stage 5 in a couple of days.  I guess here is where the rub...

I'm right behind you brother! Seriously, your changes and attitude...

Week 5 - Week 5 began on Tuesday.  Tomorrow will officially mark my 1 month banding aniversary.  When people think of the word banding they think of it as a lack of freedom, a loss of liber...

Thanks. I'm very appreciative of your encouragement!

Shopping - Had a great day today. I have exactly two pairs of jeans. I've had them for several years and wear them on the weekends or to work when I have physical work to do. Today I put one ...

First Adjustment - Today was the first adjustment.  I was happy because my weight came down about 8 pounds since the last appointment, but it seems as if it's tapering off.  I'm glad to have gotten a...

Week 4 - I was banded 4 weeks ago. Where did the time go. I'm down about 33 pounds and feel great. Last week I started exercising and was able to go 4 times, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and...

Learning the ropes - Today is much better. I got up earlier and made a smaller omlet. I couldn't finish it and my son ended up with the last 1/4 of it.  I had the same lunch today as yesterday.  I gues...

Welcome to Stage 4 - Puree - This whole experience is a great big learning curve. This morning I started the day with an egg-beater/whole egg mix and low fat cheese omlet. As recomended by the nutritionist, I ...

Week 3 - Yesterday marked the two week mark from the day I was banded.  I'm almost through with the liquid stage and will move into the puree stage tomorrow (yipee!) I'm already planning to...