New to Y.R. Support Group

Hi everyone,

I'm Eileen. (Lakeside Lady)  I live in the northern part of York Region called Georgina on Lake Simcoe. I'm coming up to my one year anniversary (or Bandiversary as us "Bandsters" call it) of having my Lap-band placed.
Saturday I had one of my best non scale victories to date. I rode the rides at Wonderland including the BEHEMOTH with my two sons. A year ago, before my surgery I would not have even imagined fitting onto these rides. In fact, I'd been embarassed in the past by having to get off a ride because the safety belt wouldn't do up around me.

I'm about half way to my goal so far and so much happier with life, healthier and definitely more energetic!

Cheers!  

Hey there, I am so happy to hear of your great success!!!

I am like yourself, 4 months ago, I would never think about going on the rides.  I had a embarassing experience at Wonderland a few times.  I attempted to ride the Cyclone ride that swings like a pengelam and I could not fit in the seat.  I did not realize it but there are a couple seats that are larger for people like who I use to be.  I was swapped for the larger seat and i was crushed into the seat to ride the ride.  

I am much smaller now, I know this for a fact but I am still leary on going to Wonderland.  This year is out now, park is closed.  I will go in the spring and try the rides, and I am quite certain I will fit this time.

Keep up the great work on the weight loss and thank you for sharing a simular story to mine!  Makes me feel better knowing you succeded and I am sure I will to come spring time!

Joe

Hi Eileen...I'm new to the group and I live in Georgina too...very small world!  I'm Mandi (thefrostedside).

Hi there Joe!

Thank you for your kind words! I'm still 35lbs from goal, but at least I'm more than half way there! I see you're very close to your goal now. Good for you. You will LOVE Wonderland next year!

Cheers!
Eileen