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Wow what a year 2010 was.  The weight loss was what I dreamed it would be and couldn't be happier with my band.  I can't believe how fast 2010 went.  As far as my health goes I feel younger then I did 20 years ago. Still can't wrap my mine around wearing a size 6 pants and Med shirts.  I can now exercise for 60 to 90 minutes without feeling like I'm going to die.  
My surgeon is happy with the progress I made in 2010. According to him I have done just a well as those that chose the other weight loss surgeries. 
I lost my mom in May and I know without my band I would've thrown in the towel and gained all the weight back. 
One thing I have learned here in the past couple months is that I can't eat bad carbs. After hitting goal I started incorporating carbs and started having craving for more.  I had decided I will have to stay away from them.  
 I'm so grateful to have such a awesome support group here on OH.  
Can't wait to see what  2011 has in store for all of us!!!!   
My all you have a Blessed Healthy Happy 2011....

Well I am no longer in the 150's  YAY!!!!  I'm going to push myself to get down to 145. I bought a Pilate's chair last week,  I'm loving the work out that I get from it. I have worked out on it 4 times and can already see that I am stronger in my upper and lower body by the moves you have to do on it.  Can't wait to see what it does to my body.     
I love all my friends on this site and most of all I love my band. 

When for a check up with my surgeon on Wednesday.   He was really happy about me weight lose and said I have done as well as any RNY patient    I weighed 151 lbs with a BMI of 23.6.    He also said I look fine where I'm at, but if I wanted to lose any more weight limit it to only 5 more pounds.  So here I am today 1/2 lb lighter and will try my hardest to get another 4 1/2 lbs off by the time I go back in a couple of months.  I haven't had a fill since Feb and he said I didn't need one at this point. 

Yesterday I went out and awarded myself with a new Pilates Chair.  I figure in order to get the next 4 1/2 pounds off and keeping it off for life I wanted something to really work my body.  It's a  fun work out and I can tell I'm going to enjoy it. 

For all the newbies here on the board.  This is proof that the band really works.   If I was able to work this tool so can you...   I will be here to root you on.   
Oh and by the way some of you know my surgeon wanted me to have the RNY and said I wouldn't be happy with the band.  Well I guess I proved him wrong.. 
I Love my Band!!!!!!! 

I have so much more energy and love to shop. 

I am so grateful that I had a chance to live a more healthy life. 

Well it's been 9 months since I was banded.  I'm down 83.5 lbs this has been the most amazing ride. 
As a lot of you know my surgeon doesn't like the band as well as the other surgery options.  He tried to talk me into the RNY because he felt I wouldn't be happy with the weight loss I would get with the band.  After the research I did on all the surgeries, I felt the band would be the right tool for me.  I know if I had a tool that would limit the amount of food I ate, I would make the right food choices.  I guess what me surgeon said stuck in my head and it just made me work that much harder to prove him wrong. He has a been very proud of my so far, he even made the comment that he wished more of his band patient followed the band rules like I have.  My next appointment with his is on Aug 11.  I just hope this will change his mind on how he looks at the band. 

We took the kids to see the Diamondback's play on Sunday and the mascot was throwing tee shirts out to the crowd, When he got our section he waved at me and throw it right to me. Then I when up to restroom and had one of the other big head characters follow me and trying to pinch my butt. LOL  My DH made the comment that if I would've been overweight  he wouldn't have thrown it to me.  We had a great time at the ball game even thou the Giant won.  I'm still can't believe all the energy I have and all the fun stuff I now can enjoy with my kids. 
I Love my band!!!
Thanks to all my Oh friends for all the encouragement I have gotten along the way.

Hi friends,
I just wanted to let everyone know I have made my goal.  I am down to 158 and think I will try to lose more just to prove my surgeon wrong...  As most of you know he didn't feel Lap band was a very good tool and wanted me to have RYN. This has been the most amazing ride.  I Love my band .  The only trouble I've had with the band is...  I forget to eat, because I am not hungry. 

I want to say Thank You to all of you who has be so supportive though out this journey.  Now it's time to buy some new clothes and get some pictures posted. 
I would like to tell all the newbies that the band does work if you work it.  May God bless you with the most wonderful weight loss journey of your life.

I am 7 months out as of yesterday and only 2 lbs from goal.  I can report that I'm at a normal BMI now.  I may have to change me goal, because I still feel fat.  I don't know if it is all in my head or if I really am still overweight. My darling husband says I am getting to thin.  LOL  I will have to posted new pictures soon.   
I am still numb with the passing of my mom.  I miss her so much and feel lost, if only I would have had more time with her. She was only 65 and that seems young to me.  I feel like part of my heart was cut out of my chest.  I know it will get easier in time and I pray that it won't take to long.  I try to get on Oh but to find myself thing of my mom.  Sorry I haven't been on to show support to all my friends.  May God Bless all of you in your weight loss journey. 

I haven't been on for awhile as you all know I've been taking care of our nephew.  But had to check in and let you all know My Mom passed away Sunday morning .  She when into the hospital to have a vein in her leg bi-pasted on May 6th. The surgery went well but they gave her blood thinners and her stomach started to bleeding which created other problems.  I am a only child and this has been so hard on me because she was my best friend.  My mom was diagnosed with cancer of the bile duct in 1993 and they did the Whipple procedure.  The Whipple procedure is something like having a D'S and she struggled to keep any weight on.  I thank God that I was able to have her here the last 17yrs but wish it was longer.   My mom is one of the main reasons I choose the lap band over all the other surgery because I watched her go from a healthy 160lb to 89lbs and she could flat put the food away.  

Sorry for the rambling but had to get it off my heavy heart.     
Hugs to all of you and please hug your mom as much as you can. 

This is my 6th month anniversary.   I am down to 169lb.  so I have lost a total of 61lbs. and 66lbs.  from my highest weight.  It is going to feel so good after I lose the next 8lbs. and will be at a normal weight.  I really need to figure out how to get new pictures onto my computer so I can post some new photos. 
The last six month seems to have just flown by. The weigh has slowed but is still coming off.  I had my last fill in February and seem to be at my sweet spot still.  I have been so busy the last couple of weeks with our little nephew and haven't been on OH very much.   I feel blessed I was able have this surgery.  For all my friends here on Oh I really appreciate you all. 

Today is my 5Th month anniversary and it has been an amazing ride.  I have lost 55 lbs. and 14 more pounds to having a normal BMI.  I am still averaging a loss of 11lbs a month.  When I started looking into WLS I felt like the band would be the right tool for me.  I know if only I could just control the amount of food I consumed I could lose the excess weight and I could finally get to a normal BMI.
OH has been a God sent and I want to Thank each of you that has contributed to my success thus far. When I started this journey I never imagined I would meet so many wonderful friends.
We are all here traveling down the same road, striving for the same thing.
A more Healthy Lifestyle.  Oh and by the way  I LOVE MY BAND  .......

For all the newbies never give up you can do it also. 
I Hope you all have a Blessed Day !!!!!

 Wendy  

This was whipped up be Bette B.  I just love it. 
Thanks Bette.


Now if I can do the awesome job, working my band like she has.