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Topic: THURSDAY GRATEFUL POST
Good Morning Everyone,
Hope you are having a great week. Yesterday was not good at all for me so hopefully today will be a better one. This is a post to remind everyone that no matter what is going on in our lives...whether good or not so good we ALL have something in our lives to be grateful for....no matter how large or small. Please feel free to share with us what you are grateful for today.....here is my list. Today I am grateful for.......
My Faith and answered prayers,
My family and friends,
Health and life,
For the sunshine and the different seasons,
For all the things that 6 yrs. ago I never dreamed that I would ever be doing due to my weight,
For husband and 3 sons and daughter in law,
For support groups and all the information that we receive at them,
Form my WLS and all the different choices of WLS available,
For Obesity Help and all the wonderful people on the MB's and who work for OH,
For the upcoming OH Conference in New Orleans, La. Sept 9-10.
Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian
Hope you are having a great week. Yesterday was not good at all for me so hopefully today will be a better one. This is a post to remind everyone that no matter what is going on in our lives...whether good or not so good we ALL have something in our lives to be grateful for....no matter how large or small. Please feel free to share with us what you are grateful for today.....here is my list. Today I am grateful for.......
My Faith and answered prayers,
My family and friends,
Health and life,
For the sunshine and the different seasons,
For all the things that 6 yrs. ago I never dreamed that I would ever be doing due to my weight,
For husband and 3 sons and daughter in law,
For support groups and all the information that we receive at them,
Form my WLS and all the different choices of WLS available,
For Obesity Help and all the wonderful people on the MB's and who work for OH,
For the upcoming OH Conference in New Orleans, La. Sept 9-10.
Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian
GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE; COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!! THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
Vivian Prouty Obesity Help Support Group Coach "LOSE IT 4 LIFE"
Topic: RE: First time considering the realize band, and I have some??
I had 200 lbs to lose. I still have about another 50 lbs to go. I started at 354 lbs and the first year I lost about 50 lbs (before I changed my ways). I am now so close to 199 I can stand it. I haven't been in the 100's since I was 20!!! So for 2 decades.
Yes the band does take dedication. I know there some lucky few people that barely try and lose weight with their bands..or they keep their bands too tight and they can't eat hardly anything. For me though I had to work at it. I have gone from a BMI of 54 to a BMI of 32. I wore a 30 now I wear a 14/16. I have lost about 54 inches (4 1/2 feet!!!). I wasn't able to climb stairs with out getting tired now I can run a mile. As you get closer to your goal weight the weight loss does slow down but that just makes me more dertermined then ever!!!
Good luck with your journey!!!
Yes the band does take dedication. I know there some lucky few people that barely try and lose weight with their bands..or they keep their bands too tight and they can't eat hardly anything. For me though I had to work at it. I have gone from a BMI of 54 to a BMI of 32. I wore a 30 now I wear a 14/16. I have lost about 54 inches (4 1/2 feet!!!). I wasn't able to climb stairs with out getting tired now I can run a mile. As you get closer to your goal weight the weight loss does slow down but that just makes me more dertermined then ever!!!
Good luck with your journey!!!
Topic: RE: First time considering the realize band, and I have some??
Theres dedication, thats me, then theres DEDICATION. I think I could use a bit more of your DEDICATION!
Topic: RE: First time considering the realize band, and I have some??
When I said I wanted the god honest truth, I meant it so I'm glad you gave me yours!
Heres the deal, I have minimally 150lbs to lose, ideally 200. I'm not so sure I could be as strong as you are, especially for the first half of my weightloss. However, I like the idea of a slower weightloss, less trauma to the body. I think theres two types of dedication. Theres dedication
Heres the deal, I have minimally 150lbs to lose, ideally 200. I'm not so sure I could be as strong as you are, especially for the first half of my weightloss. However, I like the idea of a slower weightloss, less trauma to the body. I think theres two types of dedication. Theres dedication
Topic: MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE FOR TODAY
There is no passion to be found playing small -
in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.
- Nelson Mandela
in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.
- Nelson Mandela
GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE; COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!! THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
Vivian Prouty Obesity Help Support Group Coach "LOSE IT 4 LIFE"
Topic: RE: First time considering the realize band, and I have some??
Kim, I've been meaning to chat with you since youre from duluth. I posted a reply to an older post of yours where you were asking if anyone else was from duluth.
I've completed all psych testing, dietician visits, etc. but because my insurance issues have taken so long I will now have to start over. But at least I know I have the ability to pass! And I've met with dr lenz and you're right, he is so comforting. He seems great! I met with a different surgeon as well, and it definitely made me appreciate dr lenz's warm persona. Anyway, see if you can check out my other post from your Duluth post, maybe we can chat sometime.
I've completed all psych testing, dietician visits, etc. but because my insurance issues have taken so long I will now have to start over. But at least I know I have the ability to pass!
And I've met with dr lenz and you're right, he is so comforting. He seems great! I met with a different surgeon as well, and it definitely made me appreciate dr lenz's warm persona. Anyway, see if you can check out my other post from your Duluth post, maybe we can chat sometime. Topic: RE: First time considering the realize band, and I have some??
The honest truth about my experience....
I really struggled at first. I wasn't losing any weight. I also started to regret my decision to have band surgery. I did finally get my act together and worked my band and exercised my butt off and the weight just melted off me. Faster than I thought possible. I eat healthy lean protein, stick to complex carbs...no more simple processed foods (except on my birthday I am having some cake!!!! hehehe). I exercise 90 minutes a day, 6 days a week. For me the weight loss wasn't a breeze. I worked hard for it. When someone makes a comment about me losing weight because I had surgery I get mad. Because I wasn't losing any weight till I decided to eat right and exercise. That is me doing the work...NOT the band. The RNY is an easier weight loss and I think most agree to that. If you you want to drop the weight with out as much work...the RNY is the better choice. Do I regret getting the Band??? If you asked me a year ago I would have said yes....now I say NOPE, I don't regret it at all. I feel that if weight loss comes to easily for some, the life style changes never have ot be made. I HAD to learn to eat healthy and HAD to exercise. Now I am healthier than I have ever been and I am training to run in my first 5K race...just a year ago I was 300 lbs now I am running!!! You can't top that!!!
I really struggled at first. I wasn't losing any weight. I also started to regret my decision to have band surgery. I did finally get my act together and worked my band and exercised my butt off and the weight just melted off me. Faster than I thought possible. I eat healthy lean protein, stick to complex carbs...no more simple processed foods (except on my birthday I am having some cake!!!! hehehe). I exercise 90 minutes a day, 6 days a week. For me the weight loss wasn't a breeze. I worked hard for it. When someone makes a comment about me losing weight because I had surgery I get mad. Because I wasn't losing any weight till I decided to eat right and exercise. That is me doing the work...NOT the band. The RNY is an easier weight loss and I think most agree to that. If you you want to drop the weight with out as much work...the RNY is the better choice. Do I regret getting the Band??? If you asked me a year ago I would have said yes....now I say NOPE, I don't regret it at all. I feel that if weight loss comes to easily for some, the life style changes never have ot be made. I HAD to learn to eat healthy and HAD to exercise. Now I am healthier than I have ever been and I am training to run in my first 5K race...just a year ago I was 300 lbs now I am running!!! You can't top that!!!
Topic: RE: First time considering the realize band, and I have some??
Emily,
I truly think that you would be making a great decision going through this. Dr. Lenz and his staff are WONDERFUL! They are so willing to answer questions, etc. Have you gone through the process of the counseling and the MMPI test and everything yet?If that shows you are not able to "handle it mentally" , you will not be given the OK to go ahead with the surgery. Plus you go through 6 months of dietitian visits, once a month. I was scared too, but, like I said, Dr. Lenz and his team are the BEST! (No offense to anyone who does not live in our area
). Good luck and know that we are here for you!
I truly think that you would be making a great decision going through this. Dr. Lenz and his staff are WONDERFUL! They are so willing to answer questions, etc. Have you gone through the process of the counseling and the MMPI test and everything yet?If that shows you are not able to "handle it mentally" , you will not be given the OK to go ahead with the surgery. Plus you go through 6 months of dietitian visits, once a month. I was scared too, but, like I said, Dr. Lenz and his team are the BEST! (No offense to anyone who does not live in our area
). Good luck and know that we are here for you! ~Kim~
Topic: RE: Had surgery this morning {6/1/2011}
Congratulations, Chuck. A support system is great . I, too, have a great one. PLUS, as , has been said, God IS the ultimate support. He will get you, and all of us, through our journey and beyond. Keep us posted. You never know, your experiences may just help someone else reading these posts. God bless you!
~Kim~
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