3 years!

Jul 24, 2012

I consider my story a complete success. I had my realize band placed 3 years ago. I have not had any port problems. I have not had any slips or other major issues. I have been too tight before but knowing my body and having a great doctor to get me in right away made it a pretty forgettable experience and nothing I dwell on.

I may not have lost as many pounds as I once thought I would but I feel great and look pretty darn good too. Check out my pics in the 3year album.

I Went from a size 28+ at my heaviest to a very comfortable size 14 and can shop anywhere. I still get nervous to try things on but they ALWAYS fit. I even buy some M shirts and 12 dresses.

Climb, run, and play with my daughter 
Sit with my legs crossed
Sit on the floor
Go hiking
Walk a mile, Run a mile, Run a 5K (many many now) Completed 3 half marathons and always beat my personal best time
Slide down the slides at the playground with my daughter
Take my daughter on vacation
Sat by a pool in Vegas with a swim suit on (several times now)
Buckle any seat belt (car, airplane, roller coaster, ect)
Sit in a lawn chair
Buy a bike and ride all around town with my daughter
Ride every ride at Disneyland with my daughter
Join a gym –Now considered a gym rat
Join my work fun/rec sports leagues

Band rules I continue to fallow everyday
* I take a multivitamin
*no soda (yup over 3 years and I even work a place that has free soda in the kitchens)
*I don’t drink with meals (I do drink before now but not during or right after. Usually at least 20 mins after if not longer)
*I always drink more than 64 oz of water each day
*I track my calories and protein more days than not (Myfitnesspal.com is a great site)
*I drink a protein shake on average 6 times a week
*I eat most of my protein on my plate before anything else
*I workout on average 6 hours a week
*I leave food on my plate at almost every meal
*I cook most of my own meals

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