Well it has been another 3 months since I've posted.

Jun 23, 2009

Hey fellow WLS friends,

It has been another 3 months, I have not posted since March 23, 09'. 9 months out,  I am doing really well.  My last appointment was June 5th 09', I have lost a total of 83 lbs since my Lap Band Sept. 22, 08.  I got a band adjustment and well it was to tight.  I really thank Peachtree Bari. for making their patients stay after an adjustment  if any problems occur they can take care of it ASAP and by me living 100 miles away from ATL I would not have made it back to ATL.  
I started the aqua aerobics I take the classes 3 times a week on base. I enjoy the aqua aerobics, at 53, I learn to float  on my back for the first time in water, it is fun.  If any of you WLS freinds out there have a military id card the classes are free on base.  Also for those who don't have a military id card, check out your local YMCA, senoirs group centers, therapy centers such as The Cantrell Center here in WR, or neighborhood rec. center for info.  My eating is going great,  still learning, this will be a life long thing.  I discovered some things I can eat with no stress on my band like brown, white rice, coucous, and pasta but only 1/4 cup but  you know it is chew, chew, chew.  I love the Kroger's brand diet non caffine sweet tea, you can't tell it is Splenda.  Coming from someone who loves Micky D's sweet tea. Every now and then I do have a sweet treat, but a very small portion.
I had a birthday on June 8th and I tell people I feel great turning 53, I am 83lbs lighter than the last 4 birthdays.  I have a lot of sagging skin which was to be expected, but I look on the positive side, they are there because of the weight loss, I would rather have sags and not bags.  My husband is so tickled, he hugs me more.  He can't get over that he can feel my bones, where as before the fat was covering them up.  He says, my fat pads are gone, even on the back of my neck going down my back. My legs feel so much better and I am ready to get back into the work scene. 

Oh another helpfull hint, if you are on a tight budget, such as my husband and I due to job lost, to build your new woredrobe the local thrift stores have good bargins on clothes, I go the the Salvation Army  and Goodwill, people donate brand name  like new clothes, and for as little as $4. you can buy an outfit.  Look for the sale color of the week tag, I have a closet full of Koret, Liz Claborne, Dress Barn, Talbots, Alred Dunner, and so many that I can even metioned.  Some of them had dry cleaners tags still on them.  It will take some patience on your part  you have to really look throught the clothes, but give it a try, I brought my current size and the goal size I want to be at which is a 14-16.
But remember those that are in need of your good clothes that are too big for you, please remember to donate them to someone at church, a homeless shelter, a womens shelter or even the thirft stores.  Also remember coats, people will really need coats, it is not to early to think about the cold winter weather.
Well I better go for now, every one keep up the good work and take a day at a time, I you all.  And for those waiting for WLS your day will come before you know it,  just be patient and hang in there.  I also you.  I will post again in about another 3 months.

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