nothereanymore Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Hello, I just want to thank everyone for all of your help and support – I celebrated my three year Bandiversary today. Took about 15 minutes out of a very busy work day to think about how far I’ve come. It was a bit overwhelming….. From weighing 275 at my high, 265 at surgery and now 129, I’ve completely changed who I am. I am virtually unrecognizable and my health is amazing. I crossfit, do palates and yoga, along with cardio and weights. I went from a size 22 or 3X (tight) to a size 2 bottom, 4 top. I have muscles in placed I didn’t know existed. I was actually in a palates class and the teacher said, look like we have a professional athlete in our class – I’m going to need to work with them to make sure they get the move right through all of those muscles – I was looking for the person she was talking about and she walked up to me…. I was speechless. I still see myself as the big girl – I think of life as the opposite of Shallow Hall. My personal life has improved, along with my health and my professional life. I’m a much better person and do things now that I could never have dreamed of doing as a big person. I could never have made it as far as I did without the support and help of all of you. So a special thank you and shout out to all. I know many of you have seen it but I did post my three year anniversary picture in the gallery http://www.lapbandforum.com/index.php?auto...si&img=1025 I just wanted to capture the time. Life is just so dam amazing! Thank you and my love goes out to all! Lisa (if you're thinking about doing this - don't think - just do it!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magkai1 Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Hi Lisa, Congratulations on your amazing accomplishment!!! WOW! Personally, I am post-op day #12 and it's people like you on this board that make me feel so excited about taking this step. Celebrate! XO, Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootsie_lou Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Hey Lisa!! Congratulations on your 3-year "bandversary"! You are an amazing inspiration. You live your life in a truly positive way. You may never know how many folks you have positively influenced, not only in ways directly related to the lapband and weightloss (the photos in your gallery are so compelling), but in the ways that you encourage and educate people. Thank you for sticking with this forum and lending your voice to the many issues that come up here. You are truly a blessing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAMMIE Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 LISA, YOU DO NOTHING BUT INSPIRE ME WITH EVERY POST CONGRATULATIONS AND CHEERS TO A HAPPY HEALTHY LIFE!!! YOU JUST PLAIN ROCK!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieB Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Lisa - You are amazing and inspirational! I love your posts and your delivery of the truth with compassion. We are very fortunate to have you as well as other successful bandsters on the forum to help us along the way. WTG! You look fab! Angie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothereanymore Posted October 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Girls, Thank you so much, you guys are awesome! I woke up this morning and really thought hard and long about were I would be today if I didn't get my band. I have a very good intuition that it would not be a very pretty place, physically, mentally or spiritually. And I almost forgot to thank the person that really made this all possible, Dr. Ortiz – a big thank you and good thoughts are going that mans way from me… Best, Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willi333 Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 HAPPY BANDIVERSARY LISA > The girls have said it all. You are just the best inspiration, ever. I remember when I was a newbie, how stunned I was, lurking in the gallery and seeing your piccies ... What a "transformation" you have accomplished! But not only that - for all us bandsters on here - to stick around with your always right on posts & great advise is simply ... ....... PRICELESS YOU FRIGGIN' ROCK (((BIG GERMAN BEAR HUGS)))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Congrats! You are amazing and so inspiring! Happy Bandiversary!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyhart77 Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Hi Lisa!! You are such an inspiration!!! You should be so proud of how far you have come. I am still pretty new here and as someone else said your pictures are part of the big picture here on this site that helped me decide to be banded next month!! Congratulations and thank you again!! You look great!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karingwiz Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Wow Lisa You should go on the Dr. Oz show! Thanks for all your inspiration and all the best. I'm am in my 4th month and I will be aiming to have the same results as you, exercising and eating right. Karin G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyNewLife Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Lisa, I know that you have heard this so many times but I dont think you will ever know how truely amazing we think you are! You have encouraged and inspired so many people. I LOVE the attitude, confidence and encouragment that you have about yourself and encourage us to have for ourselves! I just wanted to say THANK YOU, Congrats and you look STUNNING!!!!!! Carrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhawkchick75 Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Happy Bandiversary!!!!!!!!!!!! You are an example of not only this working, but working long term which is so great to see!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats on your success and thanks so much for all your help from back when I was a pre-newbie to now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bams659 Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Hello,I just want to thank everyone for all of your help and support – I celebrated my three year Bandiversary today. Took about 15 minutes out of a very busy work day to think about how far I’ve come. It was a bit overwhelming….. From weighing 275 at my high, 265 at surgery and now 129, I’ve completely changed who I am. I am virtually unrecognizable and my health is amazing. I crossfit, do palates and yoga, along with cardio and weights. I went from a size 22 or 3X (tight) to a size 2 bottom, 4 top. I have muscles in placed I didn’t know existed. I was actually in a palates class and the teacher said, look like we have a professional athlete in our class – I’m going to need to work with them to make sure they get the move right through all of those muscles – I was looking for the person she was talking about and she walked up to me…. I was speechless. I still see myself as the big girl – I think of life as the opposite of Shallow Hall. My personal life has improved, along with my health and my professional life. I’m a much better person and do things now that I could never have dreamed of doing as a big person. I could never have made it as far as I did without the support and help of all of you. So a special thank you and shout out to all. I know many of you have seen it but I did post my three year anniversary picture in the gallery http://www.lapbandforum.com/index.php?auto...si&img=1025 I just wanted to capture the time. Life is just so dam amazing! Thank you and my love goes out to all! Lisa (if you're thinking about doing this - don't think - just do it!) Lisa, What an inspiration-- love that you have found a way to sustain a healthy lifestyle. Inspiring to me and I hope I am as successful-- Thanks so much for your story!!! Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishRN Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Wow Lisa thanks for all your kind words and wisdom. Congratulations.... and your new pic is just amazing. Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisasterWalking73 Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Congratulations, Lisa - job well done - you have really taken back your health, girl! (and you look beautiful, too!) Willi333 - I am a newb and this is the first time I've seen your pictures - looks like you have undergone quite a transformation yourself! You look great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julieburns Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Lisa you have been an inspiration to me and a wonderful , kind board member to all. Thank you for your continued participation. I love your new pics...is that really you? ( I know it is) All my best to you in all you do Julie PS: I am 4 weeks out on my breast reduction and feel like a new person. I feel like I lost 50# in 1 week, actually 12 but that's great. I don't recognize the person in the mirror in clothes but I sure like what I see. The surgery has inspired me to get going hard again and get the rest of my middle weight off now that I can see it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAMMIE Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Lisa you have been an inspiration to me and a wonderful , kind board member to all. Thank you for your continued participation. I love your new pics...is that really you? ( I know it is) All my best to you in all you do Julie PS: I am 4 weeks out on my breast reduction and feel like a new person. I feel like I lost 50# in 1 week, actually 12 but that's great. I don't recognize the person in the mirror in clothes but I sure like what I see. The surgery has inspired me to get going hard again and get the rest of my middle weight off now that I can see it! THAT'S AWESOME JULIE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothereanymore Posted October 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Ahhhhh, thanks everyone for you nice comments! Julie, congrats girl - I think you are awesome and getting that done can really motivate you to work out - it’s much easier without the (excuse me) boobs getting in the way! I'm thrilled for you! Love you all! Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGreen Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 Absolutely stunning. You have been such an inspiration to me and have helped and advised me TONS on this journey. THANK YOU! > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 AMAZING...GOOD JOB :lb13: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevyD Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 WOW. All I can say is you are my hero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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