Three Year Anniversary
Good morning,
Wow, it has been so long since I have posted here. It has been quite a ride for the last year. I left my job of 13 years and started a new job. I was commuting anywhere from 45 minutes to over an hour one way, and on probably one of the worse roads in NH. I was let go in March, and found another job much closer to home (15 minutes one way). The hours are longer, and the work more intense which was hard for this 53 year old brain, but I am liking it, and it is getting better every day. The only issue is that I have very little time for myself. But on my third anniversary of my lap band surgery I thought I needed to come back.
I have maintained my weight loss, and have even started losing again, with help from my doctor to get back on track. I miss going to the meetings, but hope to get back to them soon. I know what a critical part they are for my success. I have really struggled the last year, gained some weight, but in working with my doctor, realizing that this is the only thing in my life right now that I can control, and that really helped me with my decision to get back on track. It is so easy for those who are many years post op to go back to the old habits and ways. You really have to work at it every day, and it is not easy.
So I hope to get back here more often than in the last year. Keep reminding me! To all that are starting out....congratulations on your decision. For those who are post op, keep up the good work!!!!
Martha aka Bamma
Wow, it has been so long since I have posted here. It has been quite a ride for the last year. I left my job of 13 years and started a new job. I was commuting anywhere from 45 minutes to over an hour one way, and on probably one of the worse roads in NH. I was let go in March, and found another job much closer to home (15 minutes one way). The hours are longer, and the work more intense which was hard for this 53 year old brain, but I am liking it, and it is getting better every day. The only issue is that I have very little time for myself. But on my third anniversary of my lap band surgery I thought I needed to come back.
I have maintained my weight loss, and have even started losing again, with help from my doctor to get back on track. I miss going to the meetings, but hope to get back to them soon. I know what a critical part they are for my success. I have really struggled the last year, gained some weight, but in working with my doctor, realizing that this is the only thing in my life right now that I can control, and that really helped me with my decision to get back on track. It is so easy for those who are many years post op to go back to the old habits and ways. You really have to work at it every day, and it is not easy.
So I hope to get back here more often than in the last year. Keep reminding me! To all that are starting out....congratulations on your decision. For those who are post op, keep up the good work!!!!
Martha aka Bamma
Congrats on 3 years Martha !!!! 
I am glad that things are looking up for you. I hope that you can be here more often, but we know Life Happens. Wishing you nothing but the best for today and the future! Keep up the great work and work your tool and you will keep the losing trend going!!!
I am glad that things are looking up for you. I hope that you can be here more often, but we know Life Happens. Wishing you nothing but the best for today and the future! Keep up the great work and work your tool and you will keep the losing trend going!!!You may be only one person in the world, but to someone you are the world
Hello and nice to meet you!
Congratulations on your success and continued commitment! It's people like you that newer people like me look up to for inspiration and guidance.
Thank you for reminding me that it's a tool, not a cure-all, and that I will have to work at it to insure a lifetime of success. After all, the surgery doesn't fix our brains or bad habits. I also know that catching it at just a few pounds is easier than having to start all over again.
I don't know where you go to meetings, but there is a post-op support group at CMC on the last Wednesday of the month, if you can make it.
Thanks for sharing and best wishes for continued success!
Congratulations on your success and continued commitment! It's people like you that newer people like me look up to for inspiration and guidance.
Thank you for reminding me that it's a tool, not a cure-all, and that I will have to work at it to insure a lifetime of success. After all, the surgery doesn't fix our brains or bad habits. I also know that catching it at just a few pounds is easier than having to start all over again.
I don't know where you go to meetings, but there is a post-op support group at CMC on the last Wednesday of the month, if you can make it.
Thanks for sharing and best wishes for continued success!
Congrats!!!!
Boy does life get in the way sometimes!! i know i already sent you a congrats but i wanted to let you know that i am very proud of you !!! and you have helped lots of us along the way ... i know i would not be where i am today if it were not for you.. you should be very proud of all of your WOW's and take all of your little setbacks as learning experiences and keep going!
thank you again and i LOVE YOU !!
Dave " your BIG brother"
Boy does life get in the way sometimes!! i know i already sent you a congrats but i wanted to let you know that i am very proud of you !!! and you have helped lots of us along the way ... i know i would not be where i am today if it were not for you.. you should be very proud of all of your WOW's and take all of your little setbacks as learning experiences and keep going!
thank you again and i LOVE YOU !!
Dave " your BIG brother"
There is no need to look back unless you plan on going that way!
Hey Martha
First of all CONGRATULATIONS! Give yourself a hug! And while you are there a pat on the back!
We all have these moments and at some point are ready to get back on the wagon. I too will be celebrating that 3 year mark next month and if someone tells me that I took the easy way out, I swear that I might do that person bodily harm because it certainly isn't. You still have to keep yourself accountable. Thank goodnes for the team at Portsmouth to help us with that. All we have to do is reach out. There is nothing wrong with that! In fact, its great that you did before you felt that it was too late.
My husband just had his by-pass surgery and while he was going through the process I went through it with him. It definitely was helpful and reminds us what we need to do. I especially loved auditing Jeff's class again and recommend that if you can - do it!
Meanwhile - don't beat yourself up, just pick yourself up, brush off the dust and give it hell. You know you can and you will! If you need an ear to vent - I am only one town over.
Dianne
First of all CONGRATULATIONS! Give yourself a hug! And while you are there a pat on the back!
We all have these moments and at some point are ready to get back on the wagon. I too will be celebrating that 3 year mark next month and if someone tells me that I took the easy way out, I swear that I might do that person bodily harm because it certainly isn't. You still have to keep yourself accountable. Thank goodnes for the team at Portsmouth to help us with that. All we have to do is reach out. There is nothing wrong with that! In fact, its great that you did before you felt that it was too late.
My husband just had his by-pass surgery and while he was going through the process I went through it with him. It definitely was helpful and reminds us what we need to do. I especially loved auditing Jeff's class again and recommend that if you can - do it!
Meanwhile - don't beat yourself up, just pick yourself up, brush off the dust and give it hell. You know you can and you will! If you need an ear to vent - I am only one town over.
Dianne
Thanks everyone. I am still doing well. I hope to reach a number that I have not seen for so very very long! It has been very elusive so far, but I am going to keep moving. I am so very fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet you all, and am honored to say I am a part of one of the most wonderful groups ever!
Martha
Martha
I can't believe it's been three years! I remember reading your posts as I was preparing for my surgery and I will be 2 years post-op next month. Time flies!!
Congrats to you for getting back onto the message board, it's good to come back and read how everyone's doing. I may try to make a meeting soon.
Congrats again - you have been and continue to be a true inspiration!
Congrats to you for getting back onto the message board, it's good to come back and read how everyone's doing. I may try to make a meeting soon.
Congrats again - you have been and continue to be a true inspiration!
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