Guest guest Posted March 22, 2001 Report Share Posted March 22, 2001 2 years and 4 mths !!!!!!!!! I have finally done it!!...I have completed what I set out to do all those days ago!!!!! compared to the years of depression and torment over my weight 2 years and 4 mths is nothing !!!!! But I never really thought I would succeed...I guess with the dieting merry-go-round you get used to failure...but not this time!!! even when I only had a few kgs left to loose I still didn't realise I would succeed There are no fireworks or marching bands to signify such an achievement......just relief, relief that everything you put your self through was worth it. Being able to look in the mirror and like the reflection that comes back at you...even if you don't recognise that NEW YOU sometimes knowing that the OLD YOU has gone for ever is a relief! to those that don't know, my stats are as follows banded............. 9th Nov 1998start weight........131.5kg (size 24/26 squeeze)total loss............70.5kgtoday's weight.....61kg (size 10/12 comfortably) tummy tuck........4th Dec 2000 When people congratulate me and ask how much weight have I lost my reply is...."more than I actually weigh now!!!!".....the look of shock on their face is priceless...lol Not once have I regretted having the band.....its been my life saver! I have to admit that the band for me has been a breeze.....I have been on a constant downward trend from day one...when my weight would plateau I would have a "pump up"....and continue to loose till the next stage....I've not had any trouble with vomiting and have been able to eat most things just in small quantities and very carefully....I've approached living with the band positively and practically with a view of knowing this is a life time thing not a quick fix ...I will not allow it to rule my life just allow it to help me live my life!.... When I had my final visit with Dr I was rather shocked when he didn't want to see me unless I had any problems......having those regular visits keep you honest and not having that security is a little scary...now comes the balancing act...I have to work out how to stop loosing weight and how to maintain it.....I find this stage harder than the last 2 years but so far so good! well enough of blowing my own trumpet!...... regards §tussy....better than ever! Ps:....yesterday was my 15th wedding anniversary and I put on my wedding dress for the first time in all those years and it fitted!!!...was even a little big...lol....that was when I knew I had succeeded !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2001 Report Share Posted March 22, 2001 CONGRATULATIONS STUSSY!!!!! I'm almost there, but not quite......you deserve the fanfare!!! Geri 2 years and 4 mths ! 2 years and 4 mths !!!!!!!!! I have finally done it!!...I have completed what I set out to do all those days ago!!!!! compared to the years of depression and torment over my weight 2 years and 4 mths is nothing !!!!! But I never really thought I would succeed...I guess with the dieting merry-go-round you get used to failure...but not this time!!! even when I only had a few kgs left to loose I still didn't realise I would succeed There are no fireworks or marching bands to signify such an achievement......just relief, relief that everything you put your self through was worth it. Being able to look in the mirror and like the reflection that comes back at you...even if you don't recognise that NEW YOU sometimes knowing that the OLD YOU has gone for ever is a relief! to those that don't know, my stats are as follows banded............. 9th Nov 1998start weight........131.5kg (size 24/26 squeeze)total loss............70.5kgtoday's weight.....61kg (size 10/12 comfortably) tummy tuck........4th Dec 2000 When people congratulate me and ask how much weight have I lost my reply is...."more than I actually weigh now!!!!".....the look of shock on their face is priceless...lol Not once have I regretted having the band.....its been my life saver! I have to admit that the band for me has been a breeze.....I have been on a constant downward trend from day one...when my weight would plateau I would have a "pump up"....and continue to loose till the next stage....I've not had any trouble with vomiting and have been able to eat most things just in small quantities and very carefully....I've approached living with the band positively and practically with a view of knowing this is a life time thing not a quick fix ...I will not allow it to rule my life just allow it to help me live my life!.... When I had my final visit with Dr I was rather shocked when he didn't want to see me unless I had any problems......having those regular visits keep you honest and not having that security is a little scary...now comes the balancing act...I have to work out how to stop loosing weight and how to maintain it.....I find this stage harder than the last 2 years but so far so good! well enough of blowing my own trumpet!...... regards §tussy....better than ever! Ps:....yesterday was my 15th wedding anniversary and I put on my wedding dress for the first time in all those years and it fitted!!!...was even a little big...lol....that was when I knew I had succeeded !!! ozband website: http://www.ozband.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2001 Report Share Posted March 23, 2001 Stussy, I read your post with amazement, congratulations, well done, you must be so much happier. I am to be banded in July. I want to loose 45kg, and before reading your letter l thought that was "mission impossible", now l know it can be done. I'd love to see before and after photos of you Once again, congratulations Laureen 2 years and 4 mths ! 2 years and 4 mths !!!!!!!!! I have finally done it!!...I have completed what I set out to do all those days ago!!!!! compared to the years of depression and torment over my weight 2 years and 4 mths is nothing !!!!! But I never really thought I would succeed...I guess with the dieting merry-go-round you get used to failure...but not this time!!! even when I only had a few kgs left to loose I still didn't realise I would succeed There are no fireworks or marching bands to signify such an achievement......just relief, relief that everything you put your self through was worth it. Being able to look in the mirror and like the reflection that comes back at you...even if you don't recognise that NEW YOU sometimes knowing that the OLD YOU has gone for ever is a relief! to those that don't know, my stats are as follows banded............. 9th Nov 1998start weight........131.5kg (size 24/26 squeeze)total loss............70.5kgtoday's weight.....61kg (size 10/12 comfortably) tummy tuck........4th Dec 2000 When people congratulate me and ask how much weight have I lost my reply is...."more than I actually weigh now!!!!".....the look of shock on their face is priceless...lol Not once have I regretted having the band.....its been my life saver! I have to admit that the band for me has been a breeze.....I have been on a constant downward trend from day one...when my weight would plateau I would have a "pump up"....and continue to loose till the next stage....I've not had any trouble with vomiting and have been able to eat most things just in small quantities and very carefully....I've approached living with the band positively and practically with a view of knowing this is a life time thing not a quick fix ...I will not allow it to rule my life just allow it to help me live my life!.... When I had my final visit with Dr I was rather shocked when he didn't want to see me unless I had any problems......having those regular visits keep you honest and not having that security is a little scary...now comes the balancing act...I have to work out how to stop loosing weight and how to maintain it.....I find this stage harder than the last 2 years but so far so good! well enough of blowing my own trumpet!...... regards §tussy....better than ever! Ps:....yesterday was my 15th wedding anniversary and I put on my wedding dress for the first time in all those years and it fitted!!!...was even a little big...lol....that was when I knew I had succeeded !!! ozband website: http://www.ozband.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2001 Report Share Posted March 24, 2001 Congratulations stussy that is a fantastic achievement, well done. I hope I can come close to that, having a positive outlook certainly helps. Leanne. 2 years and 4 mths ! 2 years and 4 mths !!!!!!!!! I have finally done it!!...I have completed what I set out to do all those days ago!!!!! compared to the years of depression and torment over my weight 2 years and 4 mths is nothing !!!!! But I never really thought I would succeed...I guess with the dieting merry-go-round you get used to failure...but not this time!!! even when I only had a few kgs left to loose I still didn't realise I would succeed There are no fireworks or marching bands to signify such an achievement......just relief, relief that everything you put your self through was worth it. Being able to look in the mirror and like the reflection that comes back at you...even if you don't recognise that NEW YOU sometimes knowing that the OLD YOU has gone for ever is a relief! to those that don't know, my stats are as follows banded............. 9th Nov 1998start weight........131.5kg (size 24/26 squeeze)total loss............70.5kgtoday's weight.....61kg (size 10/12 comfortably) tummy tuck........4th Dec 2000 When people congratulate me and ask how much weight have I lost my reply is...."more than I actually weigh now!!!!".....the look of shock on their face is priceless...lol Not once have I regretted having the band.....its been my life saver! I have to admit that the band for me has been a breeze.....I have been on a constant downward trend from day one...when my weight would plateau I would have a "pump up"....and continue to loose till the next stage....I've not had any trouble with vomiting and have been able to eat most things just in small quantities and very carefully....I've approached living with the band positively and practically with a view of knowing this is a life time thing not a quick fix ...I will not allow it to rule my life just allow it to help me live my life!.... When I had my final visit with Dr I was rather shocked when he didn't want to see me unless I had any problems......having those regular visits keep you honest and not having that security is a little scary...now comes the balancing act...I have to work out how to stop loosing weight and how to maintain it.....I find this stage harder than the last 2 years but so far so good! well enough of blowing my own trumpet!...... regards §tussy....better than ever! Ps:....yesterday was my 15th wedding anniversary and I put on my wedding dress for the first time in all those years and it fitted!!!...was even a little big...lol....that was when I knew I had succeeded !!! ozband website: http://www.ozband.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2001 Report Share Posted March 26, 2001 Hi lorraine, Yes most of the tummy tuck was covered as a medical procedure and not cosmetic...I'm still battling the insurance but should leave me out of pocket some where between $200 and $1200...no matter what the cost it was worth every cent!!!... The tummy tuck I found to be a breeze....I had the legs done at the same time and they were a little harder to manage with....it was good to have both done at the together however I think looking back if I could afford the time I would have done one at a time Fortunately I didn't need the arms or boobs done and I feel the doctor has performed miracles with what he had to work with.....no amount of surgery will fix the years of abuse to my body...but with clothes on no one would ever know I was once a size 26 squeeze!!! regards §tussy 2 years and 4 mths ! 2 years and 4 mths !!!!!!!!! I have finally done it!!...I have completed what I set out to do all those days ago!!!!! compared to the years of depression and torment over my weight 2 years and 4 mths is nothing !!!!! But I never really thought I would succeed...I guess with the dieting merry-go-round you get used to failure...but not this time!!! even when I only had a few kgs left to loose I still didn't realise I would succeed There are no fireworks or marching bands to signify such an achievement......just relief, relief that everything you put your self through was worth it. Being able to look in the mirror and like the reflection that comes back at you...even if you don't recognise that NEW YOU sometimes knowing that the OLD YOU has gone for ever is a relief! to those that don't know, my stats are as follows banded............. 9th Nov 1998start weight........131.5kg (size 24/26 squeeze)total loss............70.5kgtoday's weight.....61kg (size 10/12 comfortably) tummy tuck........4th Dec 2000 When people congratulate me and ask how much weight have I lost my reply is...."more than I actually weigh now!!!!".....the look of shock on their face is priceless...lol Not once have I regretted having the band.....its been my life saver! I have to admit that the band for me has been a breeze.....I have been on a constant downward trend from day one...when my weight would plateau I would have a "pump up"....and continue to loose till the next stage....I've not had any trouble with vomiting and have been able to eat most things just in small quantities and very carefully....I've approached living with the band positively and practically with a view of knowing this is a life time thing not a quick fix ...I will not allow it to rule my life just allow it to help me live my life!.... When I had my final visit with Dr I was rather shocked when he didn't want to see me unless I had any problems......having those regular visits keep you honest and not having that security is a little scary...now comes the balancing act...I have to work out how to stop loosing weight and how to maintain it.....I find this stage harder than the last 2 years but so far so good! well enough of blowing my own trumpet!...... regards §tussy....better than ever! Ps:....yesterday was my 15th wedding anniversary and I put on my wedding dress for the first time in all those years and it fitted!!!...was even a little big...lol....that was when I knew I had succeeded !!! ozband website: http://www.ozband.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2001 Report Share Posted March 26, 2001 Laureen is such a pretty name! Go for it "mate" Regards Bill 2 years and 4 mths ! 2 years and 4 mths !!!!!!!!! I have finally done it!!...I have completed what I set out to do all those days ago!!!!! compared to the years of depression and torment over my weight 2 years and 4 mths is nothing !!!!! But I never really thought I would succeed...I guess with the dieting merry-go-round you get used to failure...but not this time!!! even when I only had a few kgs left to loose I still didn't realise I would succeed There are no fireworks or marching bands to signify such an achievement......just relief, relief that everything you put your self through was worth it. Being able to look in the mirror and like the reflection that comes back at you...even if you don't recognise that NEW YOU sometimes knowing that the OLD YOU has gone for ever is a relief! to those that don't know, my stats are as follows banded............. 9th Nov 1998start weight........131.5kg (size 24/26 squeeze)total loss............70.5kgtoday's weight.....61kg (size 10/12 comfortably) tummy tuck........4th Dec 2000 When people congratulate me and ask how much weight have I lost my reply is...."more than I actually weigh now!!!!".....the look of shock on their face is priceless...lol Not once have I regretted having the band.....its been my life saver! I have to admit that the band for me has been a breeze.....I have been on a constant downward trend from day one...when my weight would plateau I would have a "pump up"....and continue to loose till the next stage....I've not had any trouble with vomiting and have been able to eat most things just in small quantities and very carefully....I've approached living with the band positively and practically with a view of knowing this is a life time thing not a quick fix ...I will not allow it to rule my life just allow it to help me live my life!.... When I had my final visit with Dr I was rather shocked when he didn't want to see me unless I had any problems......having those regular visits keep you honest and not having that security is a little scary...now comes the balancing act...I have to work out how to stop loosing weight and how to maintain it.....I find this stage harder than the last 2 years but so far so good! well enough of blowing my own trumpet!...... regards §tussy....better than ever! Ps:....yesterday was my 15th wedding anniversary and I put on my wedding dress for the first time in all those years and it fitted!!!...was even a little big...lol....that was when I knew I had succeeded !!! ozband website: http://www.ozband.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2001 Report Share Posted March 26, 2001 Thanks Bill, l'm going to give it my best shot Laureen 2 years and 4 mths ! 2 years and 4 mths !!!!!!!!! I have finally done it!!...I have completed what I set out to do all those days ago!!!!! compared to the years of depression and torment over my weight 2 years and 4 mths is nothing !!!!! But I never really thought I would succeed...I guess with the dieting merry-go-round you get used to failure...but not this time!!! even when I only had a few kgs left to loose I still didn't realise I would succeed There are no fireworks or marching bands to signify such an achievement......just relief, relief that everything you put your self through was worth it. Being able to look in the mirror and like the reflection that comes back at you...even if you don't recognise that NEW YOU sometimes knowing that the OLD YOU has gone for ever is a relief! to those that don't know, my stats are as follows banded............. 9th Nov 1998start weight........131.5kg (size 24/26 squeeze)total loss............70.5kgtoday's weight.....61kg (size 10/12 comfortably) tummy tuck........4th Dec 2000 When people congratulate me and ask how much weight have I lost my reply is...."more than I actually weigh now!!!!".....the look of shock on their face is priceless...lol Not once have I regretted having the band.....its been my life saver! I have to admit that the band for me has been a breeze.....I have been on a constant downward trend from day one...when my weight would plateau I would have a "pump up"....and continue to loose till the next stage....I've not had any trouble with vomiting and have been able to eat most things just in small quantities and very carefully....I've approached living with the band positively and practically with a view of knowing this is a life time thing not a quick fix ...I will not allow it to rule my life just allow it to help me live my life!.... When I had my final visit with Dr I was rather shocked when he didn't want to see me unless I had any problems......having those regular visits keep you honest and not having that security is a little scary...now comes the balancing act...I have to work out how to stop loosing weight and how to maintain it.....I find this stage harder than the last 2 years but so far so good! well enough of blowing my own trumpet!...... regards §tussy....better than ever! Ps:....yesterday was my 15th wedding anniversary and I put on my wedding dress for the first time in all those years and it fitted!!!...was even a little big...lol....that was when I knew I had succeeded !!! ozband website: http://www.ozband.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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