MyNewLife Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Six Months today is when I knew my life was going to change. After being overweight my whole life and reaching my heaviest of 262 lbs, I was determined that I wanted a new life, a new Soul. My weight loose began with a pre-op diet that consisted of shake for breakfast, shake for lunch and Lien Cuisine for Dinner for two weeks. I was not sure how well I would do and wanted to start a little early so I my pre-op was for 17 days. In those 17 days I had to make a choice of, ok Carrie, either you are in or you are out. It was hard, very hard, but I did it and with the support of my WONDERFUL husband who has supported, encourage, and worked with me so much. Since being banded six months ago, I have learned so much and even though I am not where I want to be YET, this experience has already changed my life and my Soul! I found out that I really do like myself and I am very proud of myself, I have never said that before. It has been one struggle after another, plateau after another; I don’t know how many times wanting to smash the freaking scales …lol. I can honestly say I have learned to respect those scales! Today I am living MY life, eating so healthy and exercise has became parts of my daily life, which in itself is an AMAZING accomplishment for me. I want this to encourage people to NEVER give up. You WILL get frustrated, you WILL come to have a love hate relationship with your scales, you WILL hide them.lol, you WILL learn that there really are Lapband Gods to pray to when you get stuck (I PROMISE just let this chicken go down and I will NEVER eat chicken again I SWEAR!)…lol But I will say that if YOU want this, YOU will work with the band and you WILL succeed. I am so proud to report that my Goal was to have lost 60lbs within 6 months of being banded and my weight this morning I am at 207, whick is 5lbs away. I am SO proud of myself and I wanted to say thanks to everyone on this board for the support that everyone has shown. I have submitted update pics! Waiting for approval. The best luck to everyone! Carrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrty835 Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Congrats, You have done an awesome job with youre band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jnlebean Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Carrie, you brought a tear to my eye. Thank you for this post of encouragement. Congrats on your great success. Jenelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenlynn79 Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Carrie you are amazing and you are really doing well with the band! You will be there in no time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGreen Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Carrie, you are rocking the band! Congratulations and keep up the excellent work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyJude Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Aww Carrie - you've done so well and I am so happy and so proud of you too! Just look at you!!! What a testimony! Keep up the good work and you KNOW you will get to your goal soon enough. It's amazing what we've learned, isn't it? I think after all the excitement and the unknown, then we get to our own 'comfort' zone of doing things with our band. We learn what works and what doesn't and then it blossoms from there. AWESOME job ~ YOU GO GIRL!! Jazzy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishRN Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Six Months today is when I knew my life was going to change. After being overweight my whole life and reaching my heaviest of 262 lbs, I was determined that I wanted a new life, a new Soul. My weight loose began with a pre-op diet that consisted of shake for breakfast, shake for lunch and Lien Cuisine for Dinner for two weeks. I was not sure how well I would do and wanted to start a little early so I my pre-op was for 17 days. In those 17 days I had to make a choice of, ok Carrie, either you are in or you are out. It was hard, very hard, but I did it and with the support of my WONDERFUL husband who has supported, encourage, and worked with me so much.Since being banded six months ago, I have learned so much and even though I am not where I want to be YET, this experience has already changed my life and my Soul! I found out that I really do like myself and I am very proud of myself, I have never said that before. It has been one struggle after another, plateau after another; I don’t know how many times wanting to smash the freaking scales …lol. I can honestly say I have learned to respect those scales! Today I am living MY life, eating so healthy and exercise has became parts of my daily life, which in itself is an AMAZING accomplishment for me. I want this to encourage people to NEVER give up. You WILL get frustrated, you WILL come to have a love hate relationship with your scales, you WILL hide them.lol, you WILL learn that there really are Lapband Gods to pray to when you get stuck (I PROMISE just let this chicken go down and I will NEVER eat chicken again I SWEAR!)…lol But I will say that if YOU want this, YOU will work with the band and you WILL succeed. I am so proud to report that my Goal was to have lost 60lbs within 6 months of being banded and my weight this morning I am at 207, whick is 5lbs away. I am SO proud of myself and I wanted to say thanks to everyone on this board for the support that everyone has shown. I have submitted update pics! Waiting for approval. The best luck to everyone! Carrie I love hearing these encouraging stories.... thanks for sharing. Your on your way and doing great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulytangledgrl Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Congrats Carrie!! That was a wonderful story and it will definitely inspire others here on this forum I am sure. Keep up with the great work and you will be at your goal in no time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishRN Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Your new pics are amazing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyNewLife Posted May 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Thanks for everyones comments. This board has helped me so much. Eveyones Support is AMAZing to me. We are all strangers but encourage each other like we all are best friends, that says alot about someone. I still have people that think I am crazy when I say I went to Mexico. I think I am going to start giving them this link so they can come here and look at ALL of the wonderful people on this board! I am so sure peoples opinions would change. Denise and Karen, you both are AMAZING to me. You both have done so GREATand LOOK AMAZING! I wish I do as good as you guys! I love reading and seeing your progress along with so many more on this board! Karen the tummy tuck pics are great . Thank you for sharing those.... Jenelle, Carrie and Jazzy! You guys are so Wonderful. Yall are doing great doing great and Jazzy your advise is always sooooo good. Donna your picture .... WOW! You look AWESOME! Irish thank you so much! Good luck in your Journey.... and last I would like to thank....lol just joking Thanks Guys! Carrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mammaof2wins Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Carrie!!! I am sooo proud of you!! You are doing wonderful!! What an acomplishment to be where you are at right now. YOU GO GIRL!!! :cheerleader: Celia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbynnoel Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 (((((((((((((((((((((Carrie)))))))))))))))))))))) I think about your stop and live your life email every day. I am so happy for you and your success. I hope to join you in Onderland 6 months from now. xo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothereanymore Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Yaaaa! Congrats, the mental changes are as big as the physical. Isn't it amazing how the band benefits so many different aspects of our lives? It not only changes how you look on the outside, but how you feel on the inside! I'm sooo proud of you! Keep up the hard work - you're doing awesome! Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyNewLife Posted May 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Thank Celia for the reply. You picture is just the sweetest thing ever! Good luck to you on your journey! Lisa, you told me it would be here before I knew it. So hard to believe that was over 6 months ago! You are such an inspiration to me and so many more on this board! Thank you both for all of the encourgagment you both have shown to me. Carrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mammaof2wins Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Aww...Thanks Carrie, My weightloss is finally moving..209 today! This fill I got really did the trick! I am so excited! I hope to be in onederland by my 1 year bandiversary JUNE 27TH. Celia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyNewLife Posted May 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 Celia, We are VERY close to 199! Is it EVER going to get here...lol . Lets work really hard and we can get there together! Robynn, Thank you so much! I think post was a turning point for me. I am glad that it helped someone else! You are getting very close and I cant wait to hear and see how you do! Good Luck to you! Carrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeannaMiller Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 Six Months today is when I knew my life was going to change. After being overweight my whole life and reaching my heaviest of 262 lbs, I was determined that I wanted a new life, a new Soul. My weight loose began with a pre-op diet that consisted of shake for breakfast, shake for lunch and Lien Cuisine for Dinner for two weeks. I was not sure how well I would do and wanted to start a little early so I my pre-op was for 17 days. In those 17 days I had to make a choice of, ok Carrie, either you are in or you are out. It was hard, very hard, but I did it and with the support of my WONDERFUL husband who has supported, encourage, and worked with me so much.Since being banded six months ago, I have learned so much and even though I am not where I want to be YET, this experience has already changed my life and my Soul! I found out that I really do like myself and I am very proud of myself, I have never said that before. It has been one struggle after another, plateau after another; I don’t know how many times wanting to smash the freaking scales …lol. I can honestly say I have learned to respect those scales! Today I am living MY life, eating so healthy and exercise has became parts of my daily life, which in itself is an AMAZING accomplishment for me. I want this to encourage people to NEVER give up. You WILL get frustrated, you WILL come to have a love hate relationship with your scales, you WILL hide them.lol, you WILL learn that there really are Lapband Gods to pray to when you get stuck (I PROMISE just let this chicken go down and I will NEVER eat chicken again I SWEAR!)…lol But I will say that if YOU want this, YOU will work with the band and you WILL succeed. I am so proud to report that my Goal was to have lost 60lbs within 6 months of being banded and my weight this morning I am at 207, whick is 5lbs away. I am SO proud of myself and I wanted to say thanks to everyone on this board for the support that everyone has shown. I have submitted update pics! Waiting for approval. The best luck to everyone! Carrie Great job! I am so happy for you! I love hearing the success stories and how the band has changed people's lives. I am hoping for that same transformation. I am being banded May 22, 2009. I wish you all the luck in making the rest of the way to your goal weight!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mammaof2wins Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 Celia,We are VERY close to 199! Is it EVER going to get here...lol . Lets work really hard and we can get there together! Carrie Carrie Isn't it exciting. We are getting very close now. I am very determined to get to 199 by my 1 year bandiversary. I know we can do it! Our hard work is going to pay off. We are going to make it!! I feels like it is NEVER going to get here but before we know it we will be in ONEDERLAND and the two's will be in the rear view mirror! Celia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValleyGirl Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 Carrie! I just saw your new photos....WOW!!!! What a big change. You were always beauitiful but now you're just a smaller version of that same beautiful person! Almost in onederland too, you must be excited! I took some of your suggestions and I'm losing again too. Thank you! Sabrina:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTdigiMOM Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 I loved seeing your pictures. You look so beautiful. You can really see your weight loss in your face. The transformation is beautiful!! Your hubby must be so proud of you!! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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