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Topic: RE: You made it! Welcome! Come introduce yourself.
Hey Vicky!!
I am SO glad to see you here!! You and I started at nearly the same weight and I recognize your determination and drive. I can tell you that those two things are what will really get you to where you are going!!
I look forward to you being here and helping support all the new folks that will come in looking for support. Look at us already! We have a great mix of folks in the people that have already joined! We have surgery and non-surgery and we have lap-band and bypass! HOW FUN!!
The good part about excercise is that if you have been lax and you start in again-it will surely give you a good KICK start again!
Keep coming back and letting us know how it's going!
Hubby and I are going to Wales this weekend because he is going to be in a concert! He is a musician and I get to hear him perform properly this time!! So excited!
Peace and THANKS!
T
I am SO glad to see you here!! You and I started at nearly the same weight and I recognize your determination and drive. I can tell you that those two things are what will really get you to where you are going!!
I look forward to you being here and helping support all the new folks that will come in looking for support. Look at us already! We have a great mix of folks in the people that have already joined! We have surgery and non-surgery and we have lap-band and bypass! HOW FUN!!
The good part about excercise is that if you have been lax and you start in again-it will surely give you a good KICK start again!
Keep coming back and letting us know how it's going!
Hubby and I are going to Wales this weekend because he is going to be in a concert! He is a musician and I get to hear him perform properly this time!! So excited!
Peace and THANKS!
T
Topic: RE: You made it! Welcome! Come introduce yourself.
Hey Mr. Gaz! Thanks for coming and sharing about your journey! I think its fantastic that you set out on one journey and life led you to yet another! I have always said this surgery is not for everyone and I DO believe when we set forth with the intention to better our lives-the right tools appear. And they surely have for YOU!
You are a great success and I KNOW as others join you will continue to inspire as always!
I can't wait to track you on your charity Bike ride in July!! My hubby and I might be able to come watch that! Where is it happening??
Take care and thanks!
T
You are a great success and I KNOW as others join you will continue to inspire as always!
I can't wait to track you on your charity Bike ride in July!! My hubby and I might be able to come watch that! Where is it happening??
Take care and thanks!
T
Topic: RE: You made it! Welcome! Come introduce yourself.
Damn it all! I was going to be discreet and hide away - the UK isn't that big and I hated the idea of someone I know recognising me! I am a very private person and spending all my time on US boards preserves anonymity wonderfully! But what the heck!
So here I am! Banded at age 56; lost all excess weight within 15 months. Got too thin, started to look gaunt and ill so deliberately put a few pounds back on. Now maintaining without problem for well over a year. Last fill January 2008.
The band has changed my life. I have energy and bounce! Even at my largest I led an active and fairly adventurous live, but now I can do that with renewed gusto! I have all the energy necessary to look after my toddler grandson for days on end; my backpacking trips (mainly Asia) can involve more walking; life is just good.
Love my band! So I won't hide my head away! If wannabes recognise me, they will know I have been a success story and it may help them change their life too. Kate
So here I am! Banded at age 56; lost all excess weight within 15 months. Got too thin, started to look gaunt and ill so deliberately put a few pounds back on. Now maintaining without problem for well over a year. Last fill January 2008.
The band has changed my life. I have energy and bounce! Even at my largest I led an active and fairly adventurous live, but now I can do that with renewed gusto! I have all the energy necessary to look after my toddler grandson for days on end; my backpacking trips (mainly Asia) can involve more walking; life is just good.
Love my band! So I won't hide my head away! If wannabes recognise me, they will know I have been a success story and it may help them change their life too. Kate
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
Topic: RE: You made it! Welcome! Come introduce yourself.
Hello!
Thank you so much for setting this up! It's such a great idea for us to all stay on track together! I hardly ever see anyone from the UK posting, but now it'll be so much easier!!
Well my name is Vicky, I am 24 years old, live in LLansantffraid in Mid-Wales, and I had RNY on July 18th 2008. I had my surgery in the Whalley Range Spire, Manchester under Mr Ammori. My starting weight was 364lbs, and I am currently 232lbs. I would like to get down to 175lbs ideally, but just taking it one day at a time! My weight loss has started to really slow down over the past 3 months or so, so need to get my ass in gear and do alot more exercise! I sometimes find it hard to stay motivated with the exercise, but I am SO determined to get as close to goal as possible that I will persevere!!
Well take care everyone, and I look forward to getting to know more people from the Uk here!
Thank you so much for setting this up! It's such a great idea for us to all stay on track together! I hardly ever see anyone from the UK posting, but now it'll be so much easier!!
Well my name is Vicky, I am 24 years old, live in LLansantffraid in Mid-Wales, and I had RNY on July 18th 2008. I had my surgery in the Whalley Range Spire, Manchester under Mr Ammori. My starting weight was 364lbs, and I am currently 232lbs. I would like to get down to 175lbs ideally, but just taking it one day at a time! My weight loss has started to really slow down over the past 3 months or so, so need to get my ass in gear and do alot more exercise! I sometimes find it hard to stay motivated with the exercise, but I am SO determined to get as close to goal as possible that I will persevere!!
Well take care everyone, and I look forward to getting to know more people from the Uk here!
Topic: Come "meet" me on You Tube
Hi all!
I finally got myself together enough to do a WLS update via You Tube. I have many videos documenting my journey via You Tube from about 2 months post surgery out. I had been away since I had gotten married and moved to the UK-since I was CRAZY busy! LOL!
Check it out if you like and let me know if you have a channel you would like me to check out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UQ2DXCV-C8
Peace,
T
I finally got myself together enough to do a WLS update via You Tube. I have many videos documenting my journey via You Tube from about 2 months post surgery out. I had been away since I had gotten married and moved to the UK-since I was CRAZY busy! LOL!
Check it out if you like and let me know if you have a channel you would like me to check out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UQ2DXCV-C8
Peace,
T
(deactivated member)
on 3/27/09 5:19 am - UK
on 3/27/09 5:19 am - UK
Topic: RE: What do you need? What would you like to get from this group? Share it here!
Thanks, Much appreciated.
Sure do, Once you get all settled down we must have that coffee, Maybe try to arrange a group meet too ? Glad we are making you so welcome.
Trying to find work right now must be a real pain in the butt, There just isnt anything out there, I have just decided Im bored and want a new job, Then I looked for one lololol, Guess I will just have to stay bored for now lol
Damm you, I used to walk around in shorts 365 days a year, Now I wear thermals and 2-3 layers lol, Typing this my fingers are ICE cold, Im so used to being too hot that its still a shock to my system.
Yeah we need to spread the word and really get it jumping, Next time I blog I will link this place.
Sure do, Once you get all settled down we must have that coffee, Maybe try to arrange a group meet too ? Glad we are making you so welcome.
Trying to find work right now must be a real pain in the butt, There just isnt anything out there, I have just decided Im bored and want a new job, Then I looked for one lololol, Guess I will just have to stay bored for now lol
Damm you, I used to walk around in shorts 365 days a year, Now I wear thermals and 2-3 layers lol, Typing this my fingers are ICE cold, Im so used to being too hot that its still a shock to my system.
Yeah we need to spread the word and really get it jumping, Next time I blog I will link this place.
Topic: RE: What do you need? What would you like to get from this group? Share it here!
Hey Gaz! So happy to see you here!!
And you KNOW-you have an American friend in me! And I am HAPPY to have a British friend! LOL! You can imagine me trying to get my land-legs here. Though I gotta tell you the folks here are SO very kind and friendly.
I have taken many picture taking expiditions with my husband and am trying to find some work-which is tough for ANYONE right now! Heh!
As far as the weather-I am still trying to aclimate. I didn't realize how much my old excess weight was keeping me WARM! LOL! Mostly I have my robe on and a blanket all day.
I am excited to get this place up and running and make a nice place for all the UK kids!!
Peace,
T
And you KNOW-you have an American friend in me! And I am HAPPY to have a British friend! LOL! You can imagine me trying to get my land-legs here. Though I gotta tell you the folks here are SO very kind and friendly.
I have taken many picture taking expiditions with my husband and am trying to find some work-which is tough for ANYONE right now! Heh!
As far as the weather-I am still trying to aclimate. I didn't realize how much my old excess weight was keeping me WARM! LOL! Mostly I have my robe on and a blanket all day.
I am excited to get this place up and running and make a nice place for all the UK kids!!
Peace,
T
(deactivated member)
on 3/27/09 5:04 am - UK
on 3/27/09 5:04 am - UK
Topic: RE: What a great idea
How's the biking going? We've had some icky weather-but hopefully next week we can get some clear days?!
Thanks again!!
T
I was here like a rocket once I knew about it, Thanks for inviting me in, I have not been on the bike this week, Been off work and had the flu, Glad really when I look at how bad the weather has been, Will be back on the bike on Monday when I WILL pass a total of 1800 miles cycled in 9 months 
How are you ? Your picture is AMAZING , How's the driving lessons ?
On March 27, 2009 at 12:01 PM Pacific Time, Miss Redd wrote:
YAY! You don't know how glad I am to see you here! So happy to have you join. You are a true inspiration for sure.How's the biking going? We've had some icky weather-but hopefully next week we can get some clear days?!
Thanks again!!
T
How are you ? Your picture is AMAZING , How's the driving lessons ?
(deactivated member)
on 3/27/09 5:01 am, edited 3/27/09 5:04 am - UK
on 3/27/09 5:01 am, edited 3/27/09 5:04 am - UK
Topic: RE: You made it! Welcome! Come introduce yourself.
Ok well Miss T you know my story but for those that dont I will try and keep it short.
My name is Gary, Im 28, Live in Manchester UK, 15 months ago I was a little under 550 lbs (39 Stone) Today im a little over 300 lbs (22 Stone).
I was approved for WLS and planned to have a TNY in Sept last year, However before then I decided to help myself and loose weight, It just went crazy from there on, I never intended to loose almost 250lbs WITHOUT WLS but thats what happened, I have cycled to work and back every day since July last year and clocked up almost 1800 Miles (2900 KM)
If you have an hour or 2 spare then PLEASE read my blog, There are MANY pictures and although it is a long read it will keep your attention from start to finish (Start at the bottom)
gazzasblogs.blogspot.com/
I am also doing a charity bike ride in July for cancer research, 70 Miles OUCH , Please see my other page:
www.justgiving.com/gb155
Ok so that me, Sorry its a bit long winded.
Gaz
My name is Gary, Im 28, Live in Manchester UK, 15 months ago I was a little under 550 lbs (39 Stone) Today im a little over 300 lbs (22 Stone).
I was approved for WLS and planned to have a TNY in Sept last year, However before then I decided to help myself and loose weight, It just went crazy from there on, I never intended to loose almost 250lbs WITHOUT WLS but thats what happened, I have cycled to work and back every day since July last year and clocked up almost 1800 Miles (2900 KM)
If you have an hour or 2 spare then PLEASE read my blog, There are MANY pictures and although it is a long read it will keep your attention from start to finish (Start at the bottom)
gazzasblogs.blogspot.com/
I am also doing a charity bike ride in July for cancer research, 70 Miles OUCH , Please see my other page:
www.justgiving.com/gb155
Ok so that me, Sorry its a bit long winded.
Gaz
Topic: RE: What a great idea
YAY! You don't know how glad I am to see you here! So happy to have you join. You are a true inspiration for sure.
How's the biking going? We've had some icky weather-but hopefully next week we can get some clear days?!
Thanks again!!
T
How's the biking going? We've had some icky weather-but hopefully next week we can get some clear days?!
Thanks again!!
T
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