6 Month Anniversary

[Guest guest]

Well, tomorrow is my 6 month anniversary and I have never been happier! I

started out at 235 and am now down to 145. I have lost a total of 40 inches.

My waist has gone from a 42 to a 28. I am wearing size 8's and 10's and

medium to small tops. I have a ton of energy and am working out 5 days a

week. I am in the process of training for the River Bridge Run in

ton, SC on April 5. It is a 6.2 mile run. I am so excited as I grew up

in ton and see this as a huge milestone in my life. I am thrilled with

my results and truly feel total freedom from my former food addiction. The

surgery has given me my life back in so many ways. I feel blessed and thank

God everyday for leading me to Dr. Rutledge and his staff. Warmly, Alisha

Ackerman

[Guest guest]

Alisha-

Way to go! Good luck on the 10K Run. I used to do those before I put on all

the weight. The races were so much fun and good for you, too. Enjoy the race,

pace yourself.

Sounds like life is being good to you and you are living it to the fullest!

Vicki

12/3/02

> Well, tomorrow is my 6 month anniversary and I have never been happier! I

> started out at 235 and am now down to 145. I have lost a total of 40 inches.

> My waist has gone from a 42 to a 28. I am wearing size 8's and 10's and

> medium to small tops. I have a ton of energy and am working out 5 days a

> week. I am in the process of training for the River Bridge Run in

> ton, SC on April 5. It is a 6.2 mile run. I am so excited as I grew up

> in ton and see this as a huge milestone in my life. I am thrilled with

> my results and truly feel total freedom from my former food addiction. The

> surgery has given me my life back in so many ways. I feel blessed and thank

> God everyday for leading me to Dr. Rutledge and his staff. Warmly, Alisha

> Ackerman

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Awesome email I am happy for you. Glad you broke from 146 to 145. I know you

are happy. Gone to Memphis Tonya

[Guest guest]

Thank you Sandy! You and Dan have both been extremely helpful in my

journey so far. Not to worry about the exercise or protein. I make

sure I get at least 20 grams at the 3 major meals and if I snack, it

is always high protein. As far as exercise, my husband is doing a

good job at getting me outside each night to walk. Luckily, it's

getting a little cooler at night so I don't mind it so much.

> >

> > Hello All!

> >

> > I am officially at the lowest weight that I have been at in 11

> > years! I am very excited about the weightloss I have had and

> > wonderful experience I have had since getting the Band. It is

an

> > absolute miracle maker! I was born overweight (11 lbs to be

exact-

> > yes, I was the last for my mom). I can remember being in 4th

grade

> > and being on a strict diet ordered by my doctor. Like most,

I've

> > been on Craig, Weight Watchers, South Beach, Phen Phen,

> > Meridian, Dr. Atkins and countless others. Everyone of them

were

> > DIETS! I'd do wonderful throughout the day, but would get so

> hungry

> > by the afternoon that I would always ruin the diet for the day.

> > With the lap band, I have yet to feel like I am on a diet. I'm

> > hardly ever hungry, and when I am, I have snack (usually a South

> > Beach cereal bar) and I'm usually good until dinner. I've lost

64

> > pounds since having the surgery and I feel wonderful. Each day

is

> a

> > new exciting day for me and I don't constantly think about food

or

> > what I'll be having later that day. I still have those days

(like

> > most) where I eat things I probably should not but I don't dwell

on

> > it like I used to. I just go back to eating the healthier, band

> > friendly choices.

> >

> > Thank you to all the posts I have read and will read in this

> Group.

> > I've learned so much from all of you and I do appreciate it!

> >

> > Kindest regards,

> >

> > Banded 4/13/2005

> > Dr. Macik in GA

> > 360/295/???

> > " Do not dream of success...wake up and work hard for it. "

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you Tamster. 65#'s does make a big difference and knowing that

it is going to stay off along with more makes my band journey even

easier and sweeter!

Thanks again.

> //I've lost 64 pounds since having the surgery and I feel

wonderful.

> Each day is a new exciting day for me//

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you !

>

> congrats

>

> emily

> 6 month anniversary

>

>

> Hello All!

>

> I am officially at the lowest weight that I have been at in 11

> years! I am very excited about the weightloss I have had and

> wonderful experience I have had since getting the Band. It is

an

> absolute miracle maker! I was born overweight (11 lbs to be

exact-

> yes, I was the last for my mom). I can remember being in 4th

grade

> and being on a strict diet ordered by my doctor. Like most,

I've

> been on Craig, Weight Watchers, South Beach, Phen Phen,

> Meridian, Dr. Atkins and countless others. Everyone of them

were

> DIETS! I'd do wonderful throughout the day, but would get so

hungry

> by the afternoon that I would always ruin the diet for the day.

> With the lap band, I have yet to feel like I am on a diet. I'm

> hardly ever hungry, and when I am, I have snack (usually a South

> Beach cereal bar) and I'm usually good until dinner. I've lost

64

> pounds since having the surgery and I feel wonderful. Each day

is a

> new exciting day for me and I don't constantly think about food

or

> what I'll be having later that day. I still have those days

(like

> most) where I eat things I probably should not but I don't dwell

on

> it like I used to. I just go back to eating the healthier, band

> friendly choices.

>

> Thank you to all the posts I have read and will read in this

Group.

> I've learned so much from all of you and I do appreciate it!

>

> Kindest regards,

>

> Banded 4/13/2005

> Dr. Macik in GA

> 360/295/???

> " Do not dream of success...wake up and work hard for it. "

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Dear ,

It has been so nice to read your uplifting post.

Congratulations on your road to a healthier self.

I have been banded over a year and it has been one of

the most amazing experiences i have had. My weight

does not fluctuate more than 2 kg, like you I don't

feel I am on any diet, i still enjoy my food but much

less of it, i am at goal, have been at goal since

january, and i only have 1.25cc in the lapband, and i

am very conservative with fills since i don't want to

put all the presure on the band and also i want to be

able to eat reasonable portions and exercise more in

order to burn extra calories. i have a very occasional

barf episode and they tend to be of a mild nature. For

the first time in my entire life i am able to keep my

weight al goal without feeling i am dieting..isn't

that great?

Dr. London UK sep 2004

at goal since january 2005 total loss 33 kg

--- " peacelily : " <Mila1013@...> escribió:

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congrats

emily

6 month anniversary

Hello All!

I am officially at the lowest weight that I have

been at in 11

years! I am very excited about the weightloss I

have had and

wonderful experience I have had since getting the

Band. It is an

absolute miracle maker! I was born overweight (11

lbs to be exact-

yes, I was the last for my mom). I can remember

being in 4th grade

and being on a strict diet ordered by my doctor.

Like most, I've

been on Craig, Weight Watchers, South Beach,

Phen Phen,

Meridian, Dr. Atkins and countless others. Everyone

of them were

DIETS! I'd do wonderful throughout the day, but

would get so hungry

by the afternoon that I would always ruin the diet

for the day.

With the lap band, I have yet to feel like I am on a

diet. I'm

hardly ever hungry, and when I am, I have snack

(usually a South

Beach cereal bar) and I'm usually good until dinner.

I've lost 64

pounds since having the surgery and I feel

wonderful. Each day is a

new exciting day for me and I don't constantly think

about food or

what I'll be having later that day. I still have

those days (like

most) where I eat things I probably should not but I

don't dwell on

it like I used to. I just go back to eating the

healthier, band

friendly choices.

Thank you to all the posts I have read and will read

in this Group.

I've learned so much from all of you and I do

appreciate it!

Kindest regards,

Banded 4/13/2005

Dr. Macik in GA

360/295/???

" Do not dream of success...wake up and work hard for

it. "

[Guest guest]

,

Thank you for your response and sentiments as it is appreciated.

Congratulations to you on making goal and staying there! It is

absolutley wonderful to be able to lose weight (or stay at goal as

in your case) and not feel like you are dieting! I don't regret one

second my decision to have the lap band procedure. It may have been

expensive but it was a wonderful investment and well worth it. I

pray too that I will one day make it to goal, whatever that might be.

Again, thank you for your response!

Best regards,

>

> Dear ,

>

> It has been so nice to read your uplifting post.

> Congratulations on your road to a healthier self.

>

> I have been banded over a year and it has been one of

> the most amazing experiences i have had. My weight

> does not fluctuate more than 2 kg, like you I don't

> feel I am on any diet, i still enjoy my food but much

> less of it, i am at goal, have been at goal since

> january, and i only have 1.25cc in the lapband, and i

> am very conservative with fills since i don't want to

> put all the presure on the band and also i want to be

> able to eat reasonable portions and exercise more in

> order to burn extra calories. i have a very occasional

> barf episode and they tend to be of a mild nature. For

> the first time in my entire life i am able to keep my

> weight al goal without feeling i am dieting..isn't

> that great?

>

>

> Dr. London UK sep 2004

> at goal since january 2005 total loss 33 kg

> --- " peacelily : " <Mila1013@m...> escribió:

>

>

>