McCracken Posted September 6, 2009 Report Posted September 6, 2009 I thought Id give all who read a quick update! Thanks to all who helped me through the process, you answers and concern were very appreciated! I have now lost 113 lbs and cant believe it. I signed on today after over a year to give some hope to those who like I thought I had made a bit of an error. I am here to let you know a I am a different person thank to this proceedure. I have 30lbs or 40lbs to go still not sure on a weight for myself, but I am well on my way and just had to shout out some words of encouragement!!! :-h
MyNewLife Posted September 6, 2009 Report Posted September 6, 2009 I thought Id give all who read a quick update! Thanks to all who helped me through the process, you answers and concern were very appreciated! I have now lost 113 lbs and cant believe it. I signed on today after over a year to give some hope to those who like I thought I had made a bit of an error. I am here to let you know a I am a different person thank to this proceedure. I have 30lbs or 40lbs to go still not sure on a weight for myself, but I am well on my way and just had to shout out some words of encouragement!!! :-h AMAZING!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for posting. You are truely an inspirtation and there are alot of "newbies" that are going to love hearing your story. CONGRATS to you on your life changing experiene. Carrie
ValleyGirl Posted September 6, 2009 Report Posted September 6, 2009 Details, details, we want details please!!! Would love to know things like starting weight, how many fills and/or unfills, how long it took to get there, any bumps on the road etc. You're a rock star!!! Sabrina:)
nothereanymore Posted September 6, 2009 Report Posted September 6, 2009 Wow, CONGRATS - it has been a while and its great to see your success!!
PAMMIE Posted September 6, 2009 Report Posted September 6, 2009 HOW AWESOME IS THAT? GOT TO LOVE THE BAND!!!
jhawkchick75 Posted September 6, 2009 Report Posted September 6, 2009 Thanks so much for posting - you have done a fantastic job! Glad you have joined the crew here would love to hear your insight!
magkai1 Posted September 6, 2009 Report Posted September 6, 2009 Very inspiring! As I get closer and closer to my surgery date (September 25) I'm getting nervous and (once again) wondering if this is the right thing to do, so it's nice to hear that there are others who were hesitant. I've been pondering this for a year and a half!
McCracken Posted September 6, 2009 Author Report Posted September 6, 2009 Thanks Ladies! I had the surgery 5/8/08 and fills in 7/08 and 01/09. I started out here like you girls scared and fearful, I knew I had to get on here and let you know there is hope. I felt very dicouraged when I didnt loose 120lbs the first 6 months... I wondered why the weight didnt melt off in "miracle" fasion. My male cousin had it done and I swear all of those things happed for him. I never lost hope just as the pounds slowly came off I got more energy and started to walk in the AM (for me this was HUGE). I also stopped feeling sorry for myself and quit eating the crappy foods, lets face it ice cream is evil! So many of us have the same questions asked over and over and no matter what our situations are as unique as we are, but none the less it is comforting knowing we arent the only ones going though this. Hang in there girls at the end of this "journey" we will be sexy on the outsides too!
Kristi Posted September 6, 2009 Report Posted September 6, 2009 :lb10: , What an amazing accomplishment! I think it is so awesome to hear stories like yours. It gives so much hope for all of us. Thank you for sharing, Kristi
Babe Posted September 7, 2009 Report Posted September 7, 2009 bmac, you rock!!! Totally inspiring... i've been banded almost 7 months and went through a brief phase of utter disappointment that i didn't lose a chunk right away. Stories like yours really help motivate me. Thanks so much for posting
magkai1 Posted September 7, 2009 Report Posted September 7, 2009 Babe, Are you over your despair now? Pammie, Sabrina - give us (Babe and me) some encouraging words. Margaret
ValleyGirl Posted September 7, 2009 Report Posted September 7, 2009 Babe,Are you over your despair now? Pammie, Sabrina - give us (Babe and me) some encouraging words. Margaret So over it!!! Just please remember (so I don't have to say TOLD YOU SO, lol) that it is a slow slow slow process and you will hit plateaus and wonder why you did it. That is NORMAL but very disheartening none the less. This will not be easy but it will be easier than everything else you have tried. There will be good days and bad....a break-up is never easy. Yes, you are going to be breaking up with some of your favorite foods and even though you know they are not good for you, you will miss them now and then. It's those times I busy myself with the new healthier relationships I've formed here! When you need to vent, we are here! Sabrina:)
MyNewLife Posted September 7, 2009 Report Posted September 7, 2009 So over it!!! Just please remember (so I don't have to say TOLD YOU SO, lol) that it is a slow slow slow process and you will hit plateaus and wonder why you did it. That is NORMAL but very disheartening none the less. This will not be easy but it will be easier than everything else you have tried. There will be good days and bad....a break-up is never easy. Yes, you are going to be breaking up with some of your favorite foods and even though you know they are not good for you, you will miss them now and then. It's those times I busy myself with the new healthier relationships I've formed here! When you need to vent, we are here! Sabrina:) GREAT post Sabrina! Carrie
DixyChixy1966 Posted September 7, 2009 Report Posted September 7, 2009 Sabrina, thank you for those words!!! I have printed your message off and will refer to it over the months...thank you!!!! PS...love the new pic - you look amazing!
DixyChixy1966 Posted September 7, 2009 Report Posted September 7, 2009 Shelby, you look fantastic, you go girl!!!
DixyChixy1966 Posted September 7, 2009 Report Posted September 7, 2009 McCracken, huge congratulations to you!!! You are such an inspiration to those of us that need to lose over 100 pounds as it seems almost an impossible goal!
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