Hello

Gwen H.
on 2/19/09 1:44 pm - Oklahoma City, OK

Hi everyone,

Debra C invited me over here from the Lap-Band forum.

Just introducing myself, I'm Gwen. I live in OKC and I've had my band for a little over six months. I love my band but it is a constant learning experience. I'm a slow loser but that is mainly by design and habit. I got the band so I could learn to stop eating after a normal portion of food. The band does its job but I don't always do mine. However, I know that this weight didn't come on in a few months and it's not going to come off in a few months. I'll be working on this for a long time but thankfully it should be permanent.

I'm looking forward to meeting fellow "losers" here on this board and hopefully in person too.

You'll know when you have restriction when you are eating your cottage cheese by the curd!
199 in 2009!

(deactivated member)
on 2/19/09 5:54 pm

Hi Gwen-glad you came over.

Breaking a lifetime habit and having the new habit (stop when you are full) is a lot harder than people give credit for. It takes time, but it can be done.

Crickett_1
on 2/19/09 8:25 pm - Oklahoma City, OK

RNY on 12/12/07

Welcome Gwen

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeJ-uIonwvE My Weight loss story

soldiersxbabygirl
on 2/19/09 9:13 pm - Cibolo, TX

RNY on 08/03/04

Gwen~ Glad that Debra invited you over here to our friendly little neck of the woods! I look forward to following your Lapband journey and seeing you hit your goals! I love getting to know new people! :)

~ Renae

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marylaw
on 2/19/09 9:23 pm - Winfield, KS

VSG on 11/17/08

Welcome, Gwen! It's nice to meet you, and anybody who's a friend of Debra is a friend of mine, straight away! :)
Blessings,
Mary

"Don't tell God how big your storm is; tell your storm how BIG your God is!"

ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach

MommaHen
on 2/19/09 9:25 pm - Oklahoma City, OK

RNY on 11/10/08

Welcome Gwen and glad deb told you to come on over!

Having the time of my life!

fleemore1
on 2/19/09 9:38 pm - Harrah, OK

RNY on 03/12/08

Welcome to our board Gwen and allowing us the opportunity to travel your journey with you!!!

This is the ride of my life.....what an amazing tool I now have!!!

okiechic7
on 2/19/09 10:05 pm - Bethany, OK

VSG on 02/11/09

Welcome!
You are so right in that our weight didn't jump on us somewhere along our life's road....It isn't falling off quickly either!
Please allow our little group to help work with you to accomplish your goals.
Congratulations in making a wise decision to change your life!

Sherry