Just here to update everyone, and to tell everything that I haven't fallen off the face of the earth. I look at this pic of me posted and I would like nothing else but to update my pic! lol I look nothing like that anylonger. I have short hair, ascemetrical bob now, my hair color is platnuim. I still have the tan though....lol

So my journey of weight loss has lead me to a completely different territory. I maybe considered a traitor on this board.

I am going to have Lab-Band surgery and stop fooling and failing myself about dieting. I can lose weight without a problem, my keeping it off is the part that me nor anyone else has seemed to get a hold of. I believe that the banding system will allow me a tool to use to my advantage. It wasn't actually all that much of a "difficult decison" after seeing my neighbor lose 99 pounds since Feb 1st, 2009. I have my consultation with the surgeon yesterday, it was like the final count down began.......ticking....ticking......I got "giddy" and then "nervous" and then thought...."What am I doing?" As I began to tell people here and there that I have been working through the red tape and etc to get this one appointment, I have to say that everyone in general has been supportive and understanding. My goal is 88 pounds, but more than that, I want to be at a healthy weight.

PLEASE don't let this discourage anyone about Atkins or low carb. Without that program I would be much more than 90 pounds ( per dr's fitness scale) overweight. Atkins was amazing to me, I felt free at times, and although I can say that I never got to the point of achievement that I utilized the program as a life change, the changes it gave me even if they were just short term was wonderful.
Silly part of the new "diet regimne" for "after" surgery is quite similar to low carb.

I think that we all know by now, if you've been at this board for 2 days or years like me, that WHITE sugar, flour, and anything that isn't a complex carb is BAD NEWS!! It's junk and we are simply poisioning our bodys but eating the boxed, processed...darn I am going to say it.....?! JUNK!
One of the things that always stuck with me that the late great Dr. Atkins said was. [QUOTE]"The only way to break an addiction, is to obstain." [/QUOTE]

Wish me well, and I plan to still stick around!!!
Chow for Now!!!

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I just keep rowing toward shore....

Actually, there are many people who have "gotten a hold of" keeping it off, PQ. I've met many on this board and am happy to count myself amongst them.

Certainly, we all wish you the best of luck.

("Obstain" is not a word in my dictionary. Are you sure that's what he said?)

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PQ, everybody has to find their own path. Good luck finding yours.

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Certainly not! Unless you disappear completely. And we hope you won't.

The fact is, you'll need support more than ever--and I sincerely hope a support group is part of your doctor's planned follow-up after the Lap-Band procedure. From what I've read, the dietary restrictions post-surgery make Atkins (or any other dietary regime) seem positively generous.

You'll need cheerleaders, and we'll be here for you.

Best wishes.

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Barb L.
Atkins since Jan 2003
Maintenance as of 4/05


My Fitday Journal

Thanks!
I go to my first group meeting tomorrow! They continue once a month for life if that is that what I choose. I know that the restrictions the first 6 months are awful to say the least. I had a neighbor come over this past week and she gave me the low down on everything.
I am just glad to discover something that is going to allow me to keep this weight off.

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I just keep rowing toward shore....

Don't forget--the REAL solution to keeping the weight off is you...just you...and the choices you continue to make.

Best wishes. Keep us posted.

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Barb L.
Atkins since Jan 2003
Maintenance as of 4/05


My Fitday Journal

Maggie,,,,and I quote. I remember highlighting it in my Blue (Bible) New Rev book, I thought what a great quote.

Barb: I can't think of a better tool than the one that prevents me from over eating. And almost forces me to make the correct decisions.

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I just keep rowing toward shore....

I have a friend who just had this done last week. Good luck! Your new look is great!!!


katlupe

Thanks! Goddess helped me update my picture...no more 90's hair! lol
I can't wait to get the surgery done, I am sooooo looking forward to dress in a single digit!!!!

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I just keep rowing toward shore....