2 year Anniversary Post

Nov 12, 2010

Hi All!

Yep, today marks the anniversary of my band surgery.  I can't believe how fast the time has gone and when I look back and start adding up the many positive things that have happened as a result of that little plastic band, it's overwhelming. 

I'm not going to write a lot about the many milestones reached, (because you all hear plenty from me on a regular basis), but I believe a picture speaks 1000 words and at least 115 pounds in my case! 

Here you go!

Me at the beach weighing 335 or so.


Me at the beach a few months ago weighing 215.


Me and my DH, (we just celebrated our 3 yr. wedding anniversary), and yes, there are men that can see through the armour of obesity that we hide behind!


Me and DH last November.


Me.  What can I say?  335 lbs trying to look happy getting my picture taken in a swimsuit. (I can't believe I'm posting this picture!)


A much happier, (and a picture Ham), today!



If you want the whole story, you can "friend" me and check out my blog.  But here are the basics:

-I lost 104 lbs the first year post band.  I believe, because I changed what I put in my body as well as how much.
-While not as strict as some, I watch carbs, calories protein and sugar.
-I know that drinking 60+ oz of no-calorie, non-carbonated beverages a day helped me lose weight.
-I still don't exercise like I should but I move a lot more than I did before and believe that every step counts!
-I still struggle with emotional eating and head hunger but I started therapy after the first year to work on these issues.  I believe that I'll never be free from my obsession and love affair with food if I don't get to the root of why I go there and learn new skills to deal with it when it happens.

Milestones:
I can walk 3 miles and carry on a conversation while doing it.
I went zip lining
I rode a rollercoaster and had room to spare between me and the safety bar.
I don't mind the middle seat on an airplane...much. And I can actually wear the seat belt and it has a tail!
I can tie my shoes with the bow in the center, not off to the side
I can shave my legs without feeling light-headed

There are too many to mention them all, but life is good! 

A few more pics...

I know I wouldn't have the success I've had without ALL of you here on OH!  Special thanks to my special support and now good friend, Jean M.  If you don't know her, you should, and if you don't have her book you should get it.  I say this not because she's my friend, but becuase all of the tips and advice she's given me over the years are in there and it's a great resource for Bandsters pre and post op! 

Thanks to all of you who share on this forum.  It's our collective experiences that allow us to each find our own way to live the banded life!

I encourage all of you to reach out to those OH members that live in your state.  I've met many friends, live and on line, through OH and know of no other place on earth where I can "meet" so many people that have walked in my shoes and are working to acheive the same thing that I am; longer life through good health and confidence through improved self-image.

Bless you all!

Lisa O.

A picture with me and several OH memebers from the surrounding area at a party we had at my house last year.


And...OH friends I met last year in Minnesota.


And OH members that are now part of my Support Group


LIFE IS GOOD! Go grab some for yourself!

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Snoqualmie, WA
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11/10/2008
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Nov 01, 2008
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