61 and still going strong!
Today is my 61st birthday...I remember thinking my grandmother was old when she was 10 yrs younger than I am...wow how perception of age has changed in 45 years! I am so grateful for my band and all I have learned in the last year. I weigh 51 lbs less than last year at this time! I flew on an airplane without a seat belt extender, actually had about 10 inches of seat belt left over! I walked more when we went to Maui...I ate a whole lot less and enjoyed my food so much more. I can put on my own toe-nail polish! I wear an 18 easily and can fit into some 16s...last year I was looking for 4x shirts at Target and 24-26 pants....they fall off now! I am in 1x tops and xl, almost ready to leave the plus size department behind. I can shop at Old Navy stores! My AIc is way down from 7.5 to in the 5's....diabetes is under control. I wear a half size smaller shoe! I look forward to 2011 and getting to my first goal of 170 lbs and maybe even to my final goal of 150 lbs...but I went into this surgery knowing that I might only lose half of my excess weight (about 70 lbs according to the PA) and that is fine. I have learned new eating habits and portion control, along with reading my hunger signs better. I think that the band is doing it's job as a tool, and I am doing my job (making lifestyle changes) and together we will get me to a healthier weight and more active life.
6-7-13 band removed. No revision. Facebook Failed Lapbands and Realize Bands group and WLS-Support for Regain and Revision Group
Happy Birthday !! And thanks for the wonderful GIFT you gave US - the inspiration to continue on!!
Good Luck on your Journey !!
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Happy Birthday to you Stephanie!!
What a wonderful post and I am so happy to hear about all of your victories and accomplishments!
I wish you many, MANY more healthy, happy years to come!
Leslie
What a wonderful post and I am so happy to hear about all of your victories and accomplishments!
I wish you many, MANY more healthy, happy years to come!
Leslie
My mantra: Each day is an new opportunity to be happier, healthier and better than the day before. I will live each day with enthusiam and be thankful for the many blessings that surround me. I will do my best to pay it forward whenever possible. 
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