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1 year and you have accomplished so much. That is amazing. Im glad you are doing doing so well. Keep it up!!!!!
Amy
Happy Surgiversary!
CONGRATS to you and your one year!!!! Very good JOB! keep up the fantastic work! ;-)
missed ya last night at Victory hope all is well...
Chat soon
Mandy ;-)
I can't believe it...Happy Bandiversary to me! I am now one year (and one day) post-op!! Yippee!What a year it has been!
Healthwise, I have lost 85+ pounds (I have gained back a few from my 90 pound loss). I am working hard on getting them off, and then some, as I want to lose 100 pounds total by my birthday, May 26th. I have been walking (rain, cold, or sun) at least 4 times a week for 30 minutes, and just started a deep water workout/aerobics class this week. I still use a CPAP machine, but hope to be off of it soon. Things are improving for sure.
I've also had some other "life cir****tances" that occurred at the end of last year and the beginning of this one, and although tears and struggling were involved, I have come through it stronger, thanks in part to my new mindset, higher level of confidence, and increased energy and optimism...all due to my LapBand. Life is not always easy, but I know I can get through any tough times with help from my family, my friends, and of course my faith in God.
And, I also graduated from the Univ. of Delaware with a Master's Degree last May, so 2008 was a huge year of change, and it looks like 2009 will continue the same way. That's a good thing, right?
I just want to say thanks to the new friends I've found through OH, and my new friends and leaders (for all of your hard work and prep time) at all of the support groups I attend, and to Dr, Peters and the folks at CHRIAS, the staff at PMRI, and my other "team members" for your patience, help, and support. It's so good to know that there's always someone there ready to help.
Here's to another exciting year! Maybe I'll be brave enough to try a roller coaster this summer!
Hope all is going well with you all, too.
Take care,
Leslie
Still struggling with weight loss
after bariatric surgery?
Looking for support to get back on track?
Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training
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bypass or banding surgery isn’t easy. Keeping the
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Some people find it so difficult to stick to the
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Losing all the weight you want to lose after gastricYou’ve worked WAY too hard to let
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Come hear about a free program to be offered
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MB-EAT class will be offered at PMRI and one in
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09PMRI17
Please note that the meeting is THIS Thursday, NOT the last Thursday of the month.
All are welcome!
Lucy Knappenberger
Obesity Help Support Group Leader
302-593-9865 [email protected]
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Lapband Surgery scheduled for 4/13
Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty (
emancipation from bondage, freedom
) 2 Corinthians 3:17
There will be top information on weight loss surgery, plastic surgery, nutrition, relationships and product sampling. Come learn all you can to make an informed decision, get support to successfully stay on your journey, and make some new friends along the way!
Speakers Include:
TLC's Big Medicine: Dr. Garth Davis
Dr. Davis will be outlining the subject matter of his new book, The Expert’s Guide to Weight-Loss Surgery. Come meet Dr. Davis!
TLC's Big Medicine: Mary Jo Rapini. LPC
Her passion is teaching all patients the sacredness and strength they have inside. Mary Jo is the author of Is God Pink? Dying to Heal and co-author of Start Talking: A Girl’s Guide for You and Your Mom About Health, Sex or Whatever.
Bariatric Chef, Dave Fouts
Saturday morning, Chef Dave will cook up some tasty weight loss friendly breakfast samples for us! Come see what’s in his recipe box!
WLS Post Op and Motivational Speaker, Bo McCoy
Have you joined in one of Bo’s Conga lines yet? Bo is our host for events this year, and he makes it his mission to get you motivated and out of your seat!
Fitness Expert , Jeremy Gentles, CSCS
Get the best in fitness information from ObesityHelp’s staff fitness and training expert. Jeremy presents the most up to date fitness routines, with emphasis on bariatrics.
Additional speakers to be announced, check out the events page for updated information.
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