Been gone awhile

I kinda fell off the planet here. Its been quite a while since I last checked in. I had a tough few months with the weight loss. I even rebelled at going back to my DR. I guess 53 years of bad habits are really hard to break. My only solace was the fact that, while I may have eaten the wrong stuff, my band kept the intake very limited, and if it was really wrong..well lets just say it came back up to haunt me. I saw my DR and had him adjust the band a bit tighter and now its at its "sweet" spot. By the grace of God I found some peace and was able to get back on a very low carb, sugar, flour, starch free food plan which works beautifully with my band. I started this about 2 weeks ago and I dropped 17 lbs so far, for a total of 90 lbs since the band surgery in Sept 2007.  I still have about 160 more to go, but im not counting. It'll happen when its supposed to. Im going to begin exercising with some weights this week. My good knee will need surgery soon too, which has been limiting the amount of walking that I should be doing. Im also going to try and be a little more active on the site.   

Even though I had RNY, you know that I share many of your problems.  The great thing about this forum is that the guys here will continue support you even if you slip.  I just thought of 2 slogans from Overeaters Anonymous.  The first is to Keep coming back--it works if you work it ( that may be 2 sayings right there).  The other was a realization that having a slip is just a part of recovery.  If you have a food addiction, recovery is going to take the rest of your lifetime.

As to the exercise, if you'll look at my Latest Posts, you can read about my adventures with my adult tricycle.  Note:  it is not the new Trikke that's on infomercials--my trike is an actual tricycle.  I sometimes wonder if I would be better off with a wheel chair, but my wife said no to a wheel chair and ok to the trike.  At least I use it almost every day.  I don't go far, but I'm exercising my thighs and butt without putting any strain on my knees.

Very glad to meet you and hear your story.  i'll be getting my band in a month or so, and I expect I'll go through what you have been experiencing.

Great to hear from you Jeff and congrats on your success to date. 100 pounds is just around the corner! Keep up the great work, man!

Boner

Welcome back Jeff;

Don't worry we're behind with a foot ready to kick you in the ass. I know I had one planted in mine a couple of weeks back and I needed it.

I have been on track, not perfect but definitely better. You have a good attitude

Dang...hope you didn't post that thinking you were the only one  :^)   Seems your story, and my story and many of our brothers' stories sound pretty familiar...but you've taken that next first step, congrats on that!

Don' t you just hate finding out that when everyone told us, "the band is only a TOOL"....they were right!  Keep up your good work, there's nothing worth looking back for anyway!

Good to hear from ya again Jeff!  Glad ya got back on track! Now STAY ON TRACK brother!!

Nice looking Yamaha Venture - looks like the '05 liquid silver, which was my favorite color! That's what I wnated, but I ended up buying a new '06 Midnight Venture. The Ventures are great bikes, huh?

Dang Bob, you forgot me already??? Maybe Ruffy will shake your memory....LOL
And its a 99. You know..the one with the stator issue. Read your story on the forum recently. Im really glad to see your also doing so well.

Thanks for the words of encourgement guys. And yes...I knew the Band was only a tool. Oh the deception of it all.......