Willi333 Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 It's unbelievable how time is flying by .... Last year in March, on my 39th b-day, I just could not take it anymore. Over the years, after giving up on the "yoyo-dieting" I just got bigger and bigger to the point where I was morbit obese with an BMI of 42.2. I was scared, that if I continue like this, I will be a fat, unattractive and most of all unhealthy person not being able to enjoy life and all it has to offer. In a short time, I did alot of research and came to this forum and Dr. Ortiz. I made up my mind and told my hubby (the best ever) that this is what I wanted to do and he just said "if that is what you like to do, then go for it. I will support you in every way I can". Done deal - the next day, I called the OCC and talked to Carolyn, made my appoinment and off we went to TJ on April 28, 2009 for my lapband surgery. The whole experience was simply wonderful, I believe Dr. Ortiz and Dr. Martinez are the best in their field and the complete staff is so loving and caring, you just gotta love 'em all (((THANK YOU))) Life with the band is not always easy! There are times when I drop the weight like nothing other times when I'm riding the same few pounds up and down and like eveybody else, I have to fight the darn thing called "plateau". There are days where I wish I could stuff my face with everything in sight but then I just remind myself how great it felt to finally being able to sit down and cross my legs again (yup that was one of my biggest NSV's) For everybody out there .... THE BAND DOES WORK ... not overnight though, for some faster - for some slower, but be patient, stay positive and don't give up, the band will help you in your journey My hubby also got banded 6 month ago, lost 60 lbs. so far and now we are working on our last 20'something pounds together - Life is good April 2008 April 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BandDiva Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 You look amazing!!!! You are an inspiration~ so proud of you!! =D> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValleyGirl Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 It always amazes me how much YOUNGER everybody on here looks afetr losing all that weight. Wow! Way to go! Sabrina:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothereanymore Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 You look beautiful!! Congratulations on your success - you are awesome! I can’t believe it’s been a year, and look how much you changed! You are truly an inspiration and it’s been fun to watch your journey! I’m so proud of you! And how great that you are now sharing this with your husband, your journey is almost over and then you have a new one! Learning to live with your new sexy body! Have fun! Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ackovach Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 You look so awesome!!! Great work!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAMMIE Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 CONGRATULATIONS!!! YOU REALLY LOOK AWESOME!!! COUPLES PICTURES SOON TO COME? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyJude Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Ute! You love FANTASTIC!!! Your smile says it all ~ "I Can, I Will, I Am!!" You go girl...you are going to reach your goal any day now! HOW PROUD ARE YOU RIGHT NOW? Yeah!! Jazzy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mona-camille Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Awww pooh, I can't see the pictures! But a huge congratulations to you anyway!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrty835 Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Yay Ute, You look awsome. I have watched you're journey from day 1 and you are my dear a true inspiration. Lov U Bunches girlfriend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willi333 Posted April 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Thank you ladies soooo much for all the nice compliments!!! *blushing* I really do believe, that my "online bandster friends" and the support on here helped me a great deal in this journey. Lisa, Pammie, a super special thank you for sticking around answering all the questions a newbie can have and I promise, I'll work on the "couples pic" DH is just still hiding when he see's a camera LOL Dana, Sabrina & Jazzy look how great you're doing, you girls are awesome Denise - luv ya back big time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willi333 Posted April 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Awww pooh, I can't see the pictures! But a huge congratulations to you anyway!!!!! Thank you so much Mona ((HUGS)) I posted the pic's also in my gallery, but they are not visible for now .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigali Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 You look amazing...CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
determination Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 You are so beautiful. Way to go and many blessings on your future with the band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoyodieter Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 wow, you look great, CONGRATULATIONS!! keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will T Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 UTE!!!!!!!! WOW!!!! You are ONE hot UBER-WOMAN!!! way to go! Send my congrats to John as well for his accomplishments so far!! We've got to get together! If the Hawks beat the Heat, I'll be down to sing the National Anthem for one of the second round games. I'll also be down singing the National Anthem for the Braves again in September. Maybe we can do the dinner thing once more!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willi333 Posted May 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 UTE!!!!!!!!WOW!!!! You are ONE hot UBER-WOMAN!!! way to go! Send my congrats to John as well for his accomplishments so far!! We've got to get together! If the Hawks beat the Heat, I'll be down to sing the National Anthem for one of the second round games. I'll also be down singing the National Anthem for the Braves again in September. Maybe we can do the dinner thing once more!! Thank you Bill John & I would love to meet up with you guys again WOHOO and since the Hawks did beat the Heats ... when will you be in Atlanta? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willi333 Posted May 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Bigali you are doing friggin F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C Hat's up !!!! Determination -> love the name thank you so much for the compliment! Linda ... let me tell you .. you are ONE HOTTTT LOOKING GRANDMA WOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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