10 Week Update!

Hi everyone. Just wanted to update on how things are going after the first 10 weeks of living with the lap-band. As of today, I have lost 56 pounds and approximately 6 inches on my waist. I've had one fill which has given me some restriction but not quite to the sweet spot yet. I'll have another fill in about 4 more weeks. I have so much more energy now than I have in a very long time. As far as exercise, I've been playing basketball, golf, and walking at least 3 times a week. Also, I've been involved with several WLS support groups and have become really good friends with several members of these groups! I can't even begin to tell you how wonderful it is to have friends who have gone through the same challenges with weight loss as I have and to share successes & stories about WLS. My best, Charles

Charles You are doing so great! I am so proud of you! I wish I had made the meeting to get to see you.. (I am feeling better now!) I am glad you have made friends and are doing good! Keep up the good work! HUGGS Sunni

Sunni, Hi! Thanks for the warm wishes! I'm glad to hear that you're feeling better now and I hope to see you at our next group meeting. By the way, I was wondering what the name of the park is where you mentioned that you go walking. I think you said it is in Radcliff and has nature trails. My best, Charles

HI Dr. Charles, You are doing a great Job,, Im having my surgery Friday morning, Im more nervous than a long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs,LOL. Ive seen you at the meeting , I think, at surburban. Dr. Shina is my Doctor.Im having the open RnY.I Havent got to download my picture on my profile yet. I read all your posts all the time, I just dont post to much myself . I cant wait til my one year after, then Im going to have a Dolly Pardon tune up, LOL, or thats what she calls it. So keep them coming, I enjoy reading what WLS friends have to say,,,,,Susanne

"I cant wait til my one year after, then Im going to have a Dolly Pardon tune up" I know what you mean....I am looking forward to having this done myself....LOL HUGGS Sunni

Susanne, Hi!! Thank you so much for the kind words. I hope all goes well for you on Friday! You will be in my thoughts and prayers. It's perfectly normal to be nervous before surgery - I'm sure you'll do terrific! Dr. Shina is a wonderful surgeon. He is partners with Dr. Geller who is my surgeon. I can't wait to see that picture on your profile! Charles

Charles I had mentioned Radcliff City Park...It is off Dixie Hwy. All I seen was the skate ramps, but then I went up the drive and found a perfectly wonderful park to walk..It is shaded, and has hills and level ground, perfect for walking! It makes a circle, so you can walk it a few times and end up at your car. I walk my neighborhood in the evening, it is right at 2 miles...And there are 2 really nice size hills. I am so happy that your band is working for you! You are doing so awesome! Huggs Sunni

Sunni, Thanks! I'm looking for a new place to walk. There's lots of construction in my subdivision and it's too dusty to walk in it right now. What's the park near off Dixie Hwy? I've also thought about walking at the Saunder Springs park off N. Wilson. It has nice walking trails ... but is very hilly. Talk to you soon! Charles

WAY TO GO CHARLES! THAT IS AWESOME! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK AND GOD BLESS HON!

Tonya, Thanks! How's everything going with you? I hope you are doing well and the pounds are still falling off! Best wishes! Charles