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Carebearette 20 years, 7 months ago

Sandra; Just want to wish you a happy first anniversary. May you have continued succes on your journey.

Hockeynana 21 years, 2 months ago

Having the LapBand done was the best decision I have made. I am diabetic, need a knee replacement, and have trouble walking. I chose water aerobics because I couldn't do heavy exercise. While my figures may not be as high as I would like I realize part of that is me not following directions. I go to it and then I side but I am getting better. Since my surgery, I am walking better, can walk longer, and my sugars have been in control for 6 months. I am hoping I'll be able to discontinue some of my diabetic pills soon. I had the less-invasive WLS on 09/08/05 I am 5months post-op LAPBAND I had 2 saline adjustments, current level of 3.5 cc's I had to lose 162 lbs. total I have lost 51lbs. - 32% of my excess weight. I am currently losing approximately 1 lb. a week, while eating normal foods. I still have problems eating too much causing PBing. I have only 111 more lbs. to lose, to achieve a healthy weight. I have a lot more energy I am making mini-goals for myself. Wearing a 16 pant, m top. Currently I have dropped to a 20 pant and XL top. When i reach 90# I am going on a cruise to treat myself. When I reach goal, I'm going to Ireland. Had no problems with surgery at all--just a little soreness. Was walking about 3 hours after surgery. Port pain for about a month but expected some of that. 297-Pre-op 248-Current 135-Final Goal

sweetshe 21 years, 7 months ago

Sandra, I hope you have a speedy recovery. I will have my Lap Band on the 21st of October. Keep me posted on your progress. Take Care, Sheila

Dakota Mom 21 years, 7 months ago

Best wishes on your surgery. May God be with you, your family, and your surgeon! :> Gail

BOBOKITTY 21 years, 7 months ago

HEY SANDRA, WISHING YOU ALL THE BEST ON YOUR UPCOMING SURGERY. ADRIENNE

Kimanne B 21 years, 7 months ago

Congrats on your surgery date! Heres to a safe surgery and quick recovery! I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Please keep us posted on your progress. Won't be long til' you are on the losing side! Yay! Congrats again! Love God ~Kimanne

Diane B. 21 years, 7 months ago

Hi Sandra! Big congratulations on your surgery date! I bet you are so excited! Just hang in there and try to be patient! Don’t worry if you are nervous, scared, excited or go through a thousand different emotions. This is all normal, so go with the flow! There’s really nothing you can do with all those feelings surfacing. You may start to doubt yourself and question your decision to have surgery. Just about everyone has had this happen to them. You’re making a decision to have a better quality of life and YOU deserve it!! That gut feeling or that little voice inside lets you know that you’re doing the right thing! Remember that we’re all family here and we’re ready to give you our support, lend an ear and not judge. You know you can always come here and get a dose of confidence and good will! There are lots of us who have had surgery and are in your corner rooting for you!! I just wanted you to know that I was thinking about you today and that you are in my thoughts and prayers for a successful, problem-free surgery and recovery. I’m so happy for you. Soon you will be on the other side and will join the ranks of the losers. Get ready for your life to change forever. Wishing you much success in your weight-loss journey. Hugs to you today. God bless, DI from NJ – Lap RNY, 12/09/03 -46 lbs

Christine B. 21 years, 7 months ago

Hi Sandra! I just wanted to wish you much luck on your upcomming surgery! I pray it will be uneventful and your recovery will be speedy! Please keep us informed when you can on how your doing and just remember were all here cheering for you!!...God Bless you and Take Care...much love...*hugs*....Christine...Open RNY 8/2/04 -23lbs

princesssplenda 21 years, 7 months ago

Your exciting day is fast approaching! I'm praying for the skilled hands of your surgeon to give you a surgery day with no complications. Keep us posted of your many successes on the losing side. Big (((((hugs))))) from my heart! Candy

Frvsnt O. 21 years, 7 months ago

Congratulations on your surgery date! You've just got one short week to wait! WAHOO!!! I have some Zen Wisdom for you - Nothing exists but momentarily...One thing flows into another...observe things as they are, let everything go as it goes. This is to put everything under control in its widest sense. --- May God keep you close to his side as you travel your new journey. You will have ups and downs. You can always turn to us, your AMOS family, we will give support, comfort and encouragement. You will find this will be the best thing you could ever have done for yourself as well as your family. I know that was true for me. Keep us posted when you reach the "other" side. I pray for a speedy and easy recovery for you. Don’t forget to update your profile at least monthly. We all like to see how we are doing!!! Make sure you take pictures. It’s great to see the new you emerge!!! Not to mention the look on YOUR face when you look at those pictures and compare them in a few months! It’ll be a BIG WOW!!! Please remember too, that this is a *tool* to use. Make sure you use it wisely. The first year it’s pretty easy, after that I’ve been hearing (I’m not speaking from experience as I’m not a year out yet) that it gets increasingly difficult. Choose the right foods and measurements wisely! Good luck and God Bless!!! RNY 10/31/03 down 120 pounds– I’M AT GOAL!!! Posted in Loving Memory of Paula – Momma Angel who passed away 6/10/04 (Note Momma did not pass away from anything related to WLS – she had not had it)