Long time bandster saying hello
My bandaversery is July 5th 2007!! I've not been on this forum for years but popped in today to say hello.
I got my band in 2007 and went from 320 lbs to 220 but then gained back 60 of that original 100.
i am a big self sabatoger and have done it several times with my band.
I had to decide that not on,y did I want to be healthier and BUT I DERSERVED to be healthier. Over the last 3 years I have acheived that goal. I work out 3-4 times a week, I eat right (not perfect but within moderation - I do not refuse myself anything that I truly want but I don't eat 3 or 4 of them either) and the weight came off again. I got to a stable 175 lbs and 10 days ago had plastic surgery to remove all the excess skin and residual fat.
Looking back on my journey it was a self worth issue. We all know how to eat right, how and why we should work out etc but a lot of times we hide behind our weight and use it for an excuse, or at least I did.
A few months back I lost my 19 year old daughter to panceratitus and it was in the grief that I decided to have the 10 pounds of skin and fat removed. I did it!! I had plastic surgey 10 days ago because life is to short to live in the past, to carry shame or not be the best thar you can be. I put a couple of pics on my profile if you want to see.
on 6/16/15 10:37 am
Congratulations! You look amazing.
Sorry for your loss, I too had about 10lbs removed hurt like hell but two years later I am glad I did it.
Mell
Start weight: 320
At surgery: 300
Current: 185
Goal: 175
It has been a long time! I remember you! I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
I can relate to your new found commitment to the band. I've lost, regained and am trying again but I have more tools in my toolbox this time. I see a Health Coach, exercise 5 days a week and am eating so much better. I may revise my surgery, but for now I'm trying to work with it and slowly seeing results.
Best of luck to you!