1 year out!!

I can't believe it...Happy Bandiversary to me! I am now one year (and one day) post-op!! Yippee!What a year it has been!

Healthwise, I have lost 85+ pounds (I have gained back a few from my 90 pound loss). I am working hard on getting them off, and then some, as I want to lose 100 pounds total by my birthday, May 26th. I have been walking (rain, cold, or sun) at least 4 times a week for 30 minutes, and just started a deep water workout/aerobics class this week. I still use a CPAP machine, but hope to be off of it soon. Things are improving for sure.

I've also had some other "life cir****tances" that occurred at the end of last year and the beginning of this one, and although tears and struggling were involved, I have come through it stronger, thanks in part to my new mindset, higher level of confidence, and increased energy and optimism...all due to my LapBand. Life is not always easy, but I know I can get through any tough times with help from my family, my friends, and of course my faith in God.

And, I also graduated from the Univ. of Delaware with a Master's Degree last May, so 2008 was a huge year of change, and it looks like 2009 will continue the same way. That's a good thing, right?

I just want to say thanks to the new friends I've found through OH, and my new friends and leaders (for all of your hard work and prep time) at all of the support groups I attend, and to Dr, Peters and the folks at CHRIAS, the staff at PMRI, and my other "team members" for your patience, help, and support. It's so good to know that there's always someone there ready to help.

Here's to another exciting year! Maybe I'll be brave enough to try a roller coaster this summer!

Hope all is going well with you all, too.

Take care,
Leslie

Hi Leslie-
CONGRATS to you and your one year!!!! Very good JOB! keep up the fantastic work! ;-)
missed ya last night at Victory hope all is well...

Chat soon

Mandy ;-)

Hi Mandy,

Thanks for your congratulations! I can't believe how different I feel one year out!

Last week was very busy, so I opted to not go to Victory. I'll probably be there next month, though.

Hope all is well with you and you have not had any problems; I'm sure the weight is just sliding off! Keep up the good work!

Bye for now,
Leslie

Happy Surgiversary!

Keep up the good work!

Thanks Judy! I can't believe the year has gone by so quickly.

Hope all is well with you and your daughter/family!

See you soon!
Leslie

wow Leslie-----


1 year and you have accomplished so much.   That is amazing.  Im glad you are  doing doing so well.  Keep it up!!!!!



Amy

Hey Amy!

Speaking of accomplishments, look at you! Woo-hoo! You look terrific, and I'm sure you are feeling great. Hope work isn't working you too hard (no pun intended, I think!), and that you are doing well with school! You have your plate full, for sure!

Thanks for the congrats! I am very surprised and pleased, if I must say so myself!

Take care and see you soon!
Leslie

Leslie, Just wanted to say Happy Rebirthday and let you know I am so proud of your success. YOU COME A LONG WAY BABY !!!!  Oh yes try that roller coaster and everything else. I look so forward to seeing what this year has to offer us all. See you lighter. Joanne

Hi Joann,

Yes, you're right, I HAVE come a long way! But I have a long way to go, too. Thanks for your kind words. I hope by summer to have a few more pounds off, and then I will be confident enough to try the roller coaster!

Hope things are going well with you & Debbie, etc. It sounds like you had a great time in Niagra Falls. What a fun trip that must have been! That's somewhere I have always wanted to go, and hope to within the next few years. I'll probably go on a bus trip.

I know you are busy between your upcoming surgery and Debbie's. I hope they go well for the both of you...you all deserve the very best!

Here's to a new year! Cheers!

Talk to you soon,
Leslie

Leslie, We have been very busy. We went with my group to Ocean City over the weekend. It was a really nice trip. We got in lots of exercise and we all ate very healthy. We just relaxed Friday night. Saturday we walked from FSK Resort over to the outlets. Walked them and came back and ate lunch. Then we went and did some go green stuff, got in the pool and hot tub and sat around and talked. Saturday night we went to the boardwalk. Then came back and ate Dinner. Went back to the pool. Sunday we eat breakfast, packed up and then we went back to the boardwalk to walk. We ended our trip at panera's for lunch. All had a really good time. I have been working alot at work  too. We are really looking forward to the OH Event in NY in October. Debbie has her surgery May 14th. I retire from my job June 1st. I am still going to work parttime there. After we came back from our trip we have fixed my washer and put new linolium  down in my laundry room. We are both really turning into handywomen. LOL! ( YES WE CAN FIX IT !!!! ). We will have to go to Niagara Falls as a group sometime. It is beautiful. I have to admitt the mountains were beautiful on the way up but coming back we went to a friend's house in Pa and I got tired of looking at mountains. See you lighter. Joanne