maryquite
GOOD MORNING
Nov 29, 2010
It's been three years now since I changed my future. I was traveling on the road so many travel that end up with multiple health problems and I decided to check into weightloss surgery. My band was placed 11/29/2007 and in the next year I lost 90 lbs. After having found out that I had erosion & my band would be removed I could so easily put that weight back on with even more to join if I didn't continue on with the changes that were made in my life. My band was removed 15 months ago but I continue on and so far I have gained back 15 lbs of the original 90 that were lost with my band. I am determined not to give up my fight with obesity. I continue to watch my diet & exercise several times weekly. I can't say that I exercise daily but I do try to move around as much as possible to burn extra calories. I don't check in with Obesity Help nearly as often as I originally did but I don't feel I need to anymore. I KNOW I could easily regress if I give up the fight that's why I continue on with my lifestyle changes.
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LIFE GOES ON!
Sep 03, 2009
You know, that's really true, life does go on & I'm glad that it does. I was devastated when I found out that my band had to be removed and thought I couldn't keep my weight off without it but so far so good. Everyone kept telling me that I had changed & that I could do it but I didn't have much confidence in myself. Anyone that has battled with their weight all of their life knows that is easy for someone else to say but it's easier said than done. My band was removed 3 weeks ago & I was left with a few more incisions but I am managing to go on. I learned much about nutrition & weight management during the process of getting approved for the lapband & for the 21 months while having my band. I am very thankful for the opportunity I had to get my weight under control. I feel so much better & I also feel much better about myself. I made many changes while living with my band & I will keep those incorporated into my life. I still don't drink with my meals. I learned back before my surgery that it's not good for your digestion & had already made the change before my surgery. I watch what I eat & we are members of the local YMCA & I am taking several aqua-aerobics classes there. There's a new class that I just love; it's called chachaH20. I think it's a cross between latin dance & belly dancing in the water. I know for a fact that I wouldn't do it if I was on dry ground but I love doing it under water where no one can see how silly I look. Because it's under water it's much better for your joints & you have the resistance of the water. So, like I said before, my life is going on & I will keep my weight under control. I still hope to someday be able to have a tummytuck, but time will tell.
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Losing my band
Aug 10, 2009
It's been a great while since I've updated but wanted to let you know that I had an upper endoscopy done a few weeks ago & was told that I have erosion & my band must come out & can't be replaced. I will lose it this Thursday & I'm very nervous about my future. I know I have changed how & what I eat & added exercise to my life but I really don't know how things will be after my band is removed & the erosion heals up. I've been told that hunger returns & you want to eat all the time. Time will tell but I know that I sure don't want to go back where I've come from. Please remember me in your thoughts & prayers I know I'm gonna need them. I really am not looking forward to this surgery like I was when I had my band placed. I'll be going through all this & won't have anything to show for my pain. I'll let you know how things go. Hope this never happens to you!
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10 months out and going strong
Sep 20, 2008
I just wanted to update and let you know about my progress. Another week or so will be 10 months since my surgery and I am thrilled with my progress. I may be considered a slow loser to some but it feels so great. I feel younger and I finally feel like a normal person. That may sound strange to some but another morbidly obese person would know exactly what I mean. I have been obese for so long that I thought I would never get rid of that label. I have read many posts from others recommending that we not put a lot of money on clothes as we are losing because we won't be wearing these clothes that long. I should have listened sooner but today I broke down and made my way to the Goodwill store. Wow, what bargains you can find there. I bought several things today and will be visiting there again regularly. I have lost 68 lbs now and need to have my DH put some new pictures on for me. I cancelled my Dr. appointment for Monday and rescheduled again for a month out. So glad that I am not in need of a fill, this is the first time I rescheduled for this reason. I feel highly motivated and love having my band.
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Ironton, OH
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Nov 18, 2007
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