23 Months Lap Band Post Op - Mind Over Matter

[quinne81]

I was around 330lbs (8/10 ) at surgery and now I'm 274 lbs 12/11...It's crazy....I went from 225 in 2001 to 344 pounds in 2008. I was eating out and eating at work when there were spreads...I tried the Adipex and went down to 303 may 2009 for my wedding. The pills had to go! I needed something permenant, healthier, and this is a great tool.

[quinne81]

This surgery was the best decision I ever made for my health...I should have did this a long time ago. It's struggle as far as emotional eating. It does it....It's been 1 and 4 mos for me.....I feel great. I was able to walk 3 miles one day..

[shuggamomma77]

Please give me your email mu email is veryblest@cfl.rr.com, I have surgery on 12/9/11 Lapband and I would like to ask you a few questions. Thanks so much. Cherlette

[bandedwendy]

just now getting to see this video. LOVE! you nailed it. so many peeps do not have the info or they do and they disregard it from the start and THEN when the weight does not come off they ask why? start with the rules, learn them and then live by them. Mind over matter, baby! My surgeon just recently complimented me (after an upper endo - looking at my insides) and stated that i have been a superior patient, he can tell that i use a great amount of will power and control my portions. YES!

[shuggamomma77]

awesome videos!! are you on fb or twitter? Im scheduled fir surgery and would like to stay connected for support!!

[523melanie]

thank u for making this video i truely love you and miss you today i will have a good day because i took time to watch your video so again thanks

[blakkandi]

This is a great video. SO many people are not educated. They get the surgery and then they go into depression because they dont know the rules or have the right tools all while comparing. them selves to other that are following the program. I think by us doing our part it can help many that are thinking about getting WLS. Thanks for sharing this is a great video and you look great

[Sexacjun]

Thanks for sharing your story. How have you been with your M.S.?

[SmallerMama]

Thanks for the talk about amounts. I confess that I haven't been measuring my food. I just eat till I'm full but sometimes I miss feeling that mark. I will remember your "Mind Over Matter" and begin measuring NOW. Thanks.

[indiagriffin101]

Was it hard for you to adjust to your body change? I'm afraid of the extra skin that some people get. By u not working out all the time do u have any hanging skin?

[2V23]

Super convo for the pre-opers...THANK YOU!! I just told someone how I have used food as my friend for my whole life. I was not always obese but I was ALWAYS an abuser of food and my body. I would work out and be eating junk food the whole time. I really can appreciate Becca seeking that Psych help...it is truly needed when someone has my (our) issues. You continue to look amazing and continue to be MOST informative...THANK YOU!!

[ANuMe1109]

@2V23 Thanks so much - and yes this ride is deep, awareness is absolutely key or it will be easy to repeat old patterns. Big Hug - Tamika

[indiagriffin101]

How long did u have to stay out of work?

[ANuMe1109]

@indiagriffin101 I didn't work for 1 week after surgery.

[AmySDMOM]

Your top is so cute!!!! If your mind is not in it you will have a hard time, your so right.

[ANuMe1109]

@AmySDMOM - Yep and thanks Amy =))



[IntriguingOne]

Wow... cant believe its been almost 2 years but then again my 2 year mark is coming in Jan... We all have come so far! Love seeing your pretty face and your success along the way!

[ANuMe1109]

@IntriguingOne Jesica, thank you!!! I can't believe it's been this long either and we're all around the same time =))

[whinsong]

YOU are so right about mind over matter..I had this conversation with sonya today..I was watching what see was eating and it was over a cup. and i asked her should you be eating that much. she said its only veggie and chicken but. a cup is a cup. We came out of the gate just as you eating only .5cup to 1cup. that is what i am used to.. plan for me is to stick to it. great video.

[ANuMe1109]

@whinsong Thanks & Yep Patience, all it takes is a little creep here and there and next thing you know it's like what in the world is going on =)) That's how I felt with those doggon sunflower seeds! OMG you look FAB in the Atlanta Meet & Greet pics!!