Hey Shar!! I am enjoying this beautiful weather!! I am soooooo glad winter is gone!! I still get cold..am I the only one who still gets cold? This is the time of year I do my Mamogram, yearly blood work, check-up with the PCP, dentists appointments, and also the surgeon yearly check in....next week! I have lost another 16-18lbs since last year. I think Ihave gained about 5 or 6 back in the last few weeks. PCP made me go for a bone scan, yep! Ostio in the hip, spine and neck! Now, he has ordered a colonostomy (??) fun-fun!! I think when you turn 50 the DOcs just think they can order any and all test because you don't have anything else to do!! I will be finished with all the appointments the end of May.
As many of you know, my brother was diagnosed with MGB (brain cancer) and had surgery and is STILL waiting for the latest results from the MRI so he can start Chemo. In the meantime, I have had another cousin diagnosed with the same thing.....that makes total with the exact thing! Anyway, I would appreciate continued prayers for my brother, Mike.
As far as me....bout them same!! Just happy to be alive and anticipating a great 4th year of this 2nd chance at life! Where is everyone? Just check in and say you are there! Be Blessed everyone!
BTW Does anyone take meds for pain or arthritis, everytime they give me something..I CAN'T TAKE IT!!! If I knew what to ask for I would just ask for it but I have never been on anything since Bextra and they took it off the market. Any ideas would be appreciated!

hey shar.. i am so sorry for not checking in sunday,,  I think everyone is letting spring get them moving outside.. I have been so busy with spring cleaning.. I feel that my life  has been kaios and has direct link to life and how my house looks. I been getting my energy back .. i feel good and light on my feet
still hanging on to 169
Lisa

I must admit  hard to beleive just 3 years ago I was nearly 300 lbs. I want to thank everyone for being my cheer leader. during these past 3 years and even tho most have moved on and maybe only come by to read and for what ever reason  not posting but then it dawned on me this morning. We are maybe a small group that may post but others who come here are perhaps looking at how people do years out from surgery , I think we owe it here to help others combating obesity and those considering surgery and perhaps what type of surgery. I am so glad for my self to have the lap band even tho at one time I felt I had made the wrong mistake. I would like to extend a invatation to anyone wanting info on weight loss surgery please feel free to post here,, I welcome anyone reading this  to post your thoughts good or bad OR to just say hI. My weight post girl scoutt cookies up to 172 ugh.. my weakness  and luck would have it hubby bought them and I have no will power when it comes to them but now I have cookie remourse now and it is back to gym and back on track for me..  I think it is all about getting back on track
. Oh yeah I have a new fast food eating to help me  Carls jr has this grilled chicken walnut ,cranberry and apple salad with rasberry vingerette. I can only eat maybe half the salad and salad is 300 calories and if you use the whole pkg of dressing u need to add 150 calories but i get away with only using at most 1/2 of the dressing.  Not bad choice  for fast food but I eat half and save it for next day or even share with hubby, 
Shar glad u had some R and R. 
 EVERYONE ELSE?
 

Lisa
My thoughts are with you always! I know you are making the right and best choices for you! Your son will get over this hump he has you to help guide him.
As for me I am 225 and eating better choices. i can't get the courage up to exercise at home, My dvds are going to be so hard I can't even convince my self to play them. uggg I want to and need to be 199 that is my goal if I could just get the exercise I know I could do this! I want to quit smoking so bad! I know I need help I am going to get to the store to buy the patch maybe that will help lessen the craving. I shold of never started up! 

Shar
Hello girl! And all my april mates! I didn't weigh today because tomarrow I have to weigh in and measure myself for my new exercise plan. I just got back wed from the marlboro ranch and it was amazing! The best trip of my life. I seen yellowstone and mountains and I ice fished shot gus and did archary! The best part spending time with my husband just us. The first time in 10 years!
I will let you know how this week goes with the exercise I am scared because I know how hard it is going to be but I am visualising the 50 pounds melting off.