Check out my new blog

Hey LGBT WLS Friends,

I've been around the forum for the past three years. I occasionally stop in to check on my fellow LGBT WLS pals. I've been blogging about my journey and just recently moved my blog to a new platform.Although it is still a work in progress, I thought I would share the new link. All of my old blog entries have been migrated to this new site. Please take a look and let me know what you think. Just remember that this is work-in-progress.

http://beariatric.com/

As a 2 1/2 year post-op I wanted to change the focus on my blogging to health and wellness in my post-op world. I developed a wellness vision that you can read on the blog. I try to blog weekly. Take a look and let me know what you think.

Tom

Tom,

I love your new blog! And thank you so much for posting on it about Bandwagon!

I'll be sure to mention your new blog in a coming issue of the Bandwagon on the Road newsletter - I'd like to say it will be in tomorrow's issue, but I'm having some problems accessing it right now...soon, anyway!

Jean

Jean, Thank you and thanks for the bumper stickers. I love them. I plan on writing a review of your book this week. I do believe your book is one of the best resources for folks considering the band or those who are banded. -- Tom

Ditto on the congrats Tom!! Good for you.

Ditto on being a huge fan of your book Jean. I have it right on my bedside table!!

Great Blog!  I just love reading Jeans and your information!

As for the ww section.  Can this all be done online and not have to go there to weigh in?  

Also I always love your recipes!    I just want to get motivated to do some !@#$ exercise as I know it would help.

Thanks again and I am going to pass along you blog!!

Ann,

Thanks!  I have found that after 2 1/2 years that I need to support fellow WLS folks. I remember when I was new that I searched for info from seasoned WLS folks. It is often hard to find. After the big weight loss, people tend to leave OH for their "new" life. They come back when they are experiencing problems or weight gain. I love blogging and I decided it was time that I told my bariatric story. I think it will be useful for people who are in the same place as me as well as the newbies. I don't claim to be an expert. I am just telling it the way it goes for me, both good and bad.

WW - To me the big benefit is the in person meeting and interaction. There is this motivation that comes from stepping on the scale and sharing success and failure with others. You can do WW on-line and I know of successful people who followed that route. You can give it a try and if it doesn't work, you can drop out. 

Tom

You were one of the reasons I took up cycling, as I read your old blog...and I love this new one just as much!

I hadn't been on a bike in over 15yrs and now I'm riding over 150miles a week- so thanks and keep doing what you're doing!!

Danni,
you inspire me with your cycling. It's amazing how many post-ops cycle. Michael Cox who had Lapband maybe 6 months before me got me started cycling. A year post-op and he was doing the AIDS Lifecycle. Now that is motivational! Our local bariatric cycling club has really been of great support too. Thanks again! Tom

PS: Today I am registering for the Bike NY 5 Boro Bike Ride. I am so excited to ride in this event. 42 miles through the NYC boroughs. My partner Brett and out pal Ric h from OH are doing it together.

Oh that's awesome! You guys are guna have such fun!

Yeah I signed up for my first AIDS LifeCyle this June....I'm totally scared, but super excited!

I wish I had a bariatric cycling club, but I am meeting some great cyclists in my area. Thankfully the bay area is chock-full of cyclists (though we have lots of racing teams who make me feel like a snail!!)!