Hi

bethmal
on 5/15/12 6:40 am

RNY on 12/26/17

I am Beth and I was banded 6 years and a few months ago. I haven't had any issues with my band (and I am glad for that) and I lost nearly 100 pounds. I was an avid runner and pretty much a 'clean' eater for the first 4 years. That changed about 2 years ago when I tore cartilage in my hip and had to stop running. That caused some depression since I had to have surgery, be on crutches for about 3 months and have physical therapy for about 2 years. I started eating crap and gained enough weight back that I am not comfortable in my own skin. So, I visited the low carb board and a post on there lead me to the LW board. I would like to loss about 40 pounds. I hope to post my food here daily so that I can be accountable to myself. Thanks for letting me join in.

You can't measure your achievements with someone else's yardstick!

Revision from lapband to RNY 12/26/17 with Dr. Caitlin Halbert

HW 260 SW 248 CW 154 GW 145

Gallbladder removed 9/18

Beth

Price S.
on 5/15/12 6:57 am - Mills River, NC

RNY on 09/09/10

Hi and welcome.
Years and years ago, I was a runner and my hips broke down. I had lost 80 lbs but gained it all back and more. I am recovering now from a knee replacement. I understand how recovery can really throw you off, physically and emotionally. I am on the up side at this point and getting active again which feels great.
I post daily and I think it is part of my positive to keep me honest and where I need to be. I'll look forward to seeing your post.

66 yrs young, 4'11" hw 220, goal 120 met at 12 months, cw 129 learning Maintainance

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southernlady5464
on 5/15/12 7:20 am

DS on 01/24/11

Welcome to the lightweight board, Beth...sorry you tore your hip cartilage and had to stop running. It may take some time but posting in Roz' thread "Menus and Miles" here on the LW board should help you see where your issues are lurking.

Liz

lerkhart
on 5/15/12 10:47 am

RNY on 08/03/09

Hi Beth, Welcome to the LW board. Posting my menu helps to keep me accountable(some days!!)

Sorry you tore your cartilage. Will you be able to go back to running one day? If not, can you walk for exercise or are do you have to limit any movement that involves your hip. That sounds like a long recovery.

Let us know if we can help you.

Linda

14.5 lost pre-surgery 5'1 1/2"

Mandy R.
on 5/15/12 7:37 pm - Callahan, FL

RNY on 11/07/11

Welcome Beth :) I agree with the other ladies, post on Roz's Menu and Miles to keep yourself accountable !
Mandy

HW-298 SW-251 Loss/Month post RNY(1)-23.5,(2)-23.3,(3)-9.9,(4)-10.6,(5)-8.9,(6)-7.7,(7)-4.2,(8)-7.5,(9)-1.7,(10)-10.8*first goal reached*,(11)-6,(12)-1.3,(13)-0.3,(14)+2.9-*changed scales that weigh 2lbs heavier*,(15)-0.3(16)-4.7(17),+5.8(18)-1.5,(19)+4.4,(20)-+4,(21)-1.2,(22)+3.5,(23)

Eliza55
on 5/15/12 8:21 pm - PA

RNY on 08/11/11

Hi Beth
Welcome to the board. I hope that you can use us for a sounding board to help you lose the remaining weight. There are lots of folks here with a lot of experience in eating, exercise, and also the changes in your mind that will help you be successful.

Eliza

Consult:239 SW:217 1mo:195 2mo:182 3mo:169 6mo:139 9mo GOAL CW: +2 from underweight

Roz !!!!
on 5/16/12 1:21 am - Butler, PA

I'm so glad you decide to post on our Main board! Posting on M&M helps with accountability. Joining the group posts will help you alot bcause we have a great group here who are wonderful for encouraging. I've found that the more I encourage others the more it helps me.

I give you alot of credit for keeping off 60 pounds for 6 years. Do you stil get fills to help with restriction or are you doing it on your own?

Roz

God is walking with me every step of the way. Because of HIM this is possible!!

RNY 10/15/2008 9+ Years!!! Height: 4' 11" HW: 203 SW: 197 CW: 119 on Maintenance

bethmal
on 5/22/12 1:39 am

RNY on 12/26/17

Hi Roz,

I am maintaining the loss with restriction. I do not get fills anymore - I haven't had one for at least 2 years anyway. Once my band gets to a certain point it is tight enough for me to keep restriction. I still have to follow the band rules of eating - little bites, no drinking when eating. It hasn't been easy but it is worth it. Thanks for you encouragement.