Starting my life at 48

Halito, I am choctaw indian and wanted to say I am in the process of getting my surgery. I am in WA and am having surgery in CA. Just happened that way. I am excited I am in the process of losing my 30lbs. I have been to see dietician, and phycologist, and Dr I have been cleared to have the surgery. Now 20 lbs more and I am scheduled for surgery. If anyone knows of the best way to take the 20 off quicker let me know. I am not a heavy eater, in fact I am a one meal eater but alas a swet feind. so I got all candy out of the house and have been doing well. wish me luck any helpful hints are welcomed. Marylou

Hey there Marylou I too am part Choctaw. I live in I daho and had WLS in Orange California. I am almost 1 year post-op. A whole year with no fry bread I am doing fine and I would really like to get to know you more. Be well & God bless, Loriann http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ChristianWLSJourney/

Hi well I am a little slow at messages here sorry for that. I had my surgery on May 17th and I am two weeks out now. I am down two sizes and feel pretty good about things. I just keep telling muself it is for health reasons and not weight. Doc says weight will come off if I follow program. So I am working on eating protien and fruit and veggies. Water was tough to drink but I am getting better at it. I am tired alot though. Were you at first? I do walk around two or three blocks a day and feel good about it. Seems walking makes me feel better. It is nice to meet you also I hope to continue. what part of Idaho do you live? Marylou

Not that I am a professional or anything, But since you aren't a heavy eater, maybe you can quicken your metabolism by making yourself have 4-6 small meals a day. Protien is also very important for the healing tissues both before during and after surgery. Lots of veggies, dairy, fruits and low fat meats. I also found that I started walking 2-4 miles a day before my surgery, and it really helped alot with the whole healing process after surgery. I had such an easy time, I questioned wether or not I had had surgery. Had it not been for the 35 staples, I wouldnt have even thought I did. I started at 309 at surgery and am now down 71 lbs. Only 66 more till goal. Good luck to you, And may your journey be uneventful and your weightloss be great! Take Care LOVEY 309/238/172 goal

Halito, I am also a Choctaw woman. How is your surgery results been? I got the lapband 3 months ago and have not done well at all. I have no health problems but have not lost much weight either. I keep hearing a voice say "bininili, impat" "sitdown, eat" . LOL! I know I need to get the band tightened and will next week. I am in Southern CA. My family is mostly in Oklahoma. I made a trip a while back to Nanih Waiya in Mississippi. Hope to hear from you! Darla