Response to Blakkandi - OFG, Whining, Addiction, Support

[monnieNY]

I hearya wendy I did exbox zumba this weekend my husband watch me to do it we laugh so hard it first time in long time , it start only 5 min but I did it,, but I was sweating my but off thats all it matters,, lova ya mon

[only4kiki]

I needed this one! I am 2 months post op and haven't started exercising. Needed the kick in the pants!

[GhrelinBgone]

:) Good stuff Wendy!

[jessi2808]

I hope you understand how much you inspire me. You're the best! love you Wendy, for all the motivation and straight talk

[blueschica]

Hey bandedwendy! I just found your videos yes I'm lurking!! However I finally made the 1st step. OMG!!! Nov 11th! Goal weight 135. Thanks so much for your videos! I'm crunk and glad my journey has begun!

[w8n2loose]

Can't wait to work my tool. Lapband surgery coming up soon! Nov. 8th. :) Thanks for another great video. Love watching you and Blakkandi!

[mysleeve2011]

I actually thought I was subscribed to you. This was powerful! And I needed to hear it!! I'm 16 days from surgery and still overeating like I always do! I know what I have to do, but I'm scared sometimes that I'll fall into the same old trap of starting something and not following through!!! I have a lot of respect for you, Wendy!

[cabernetqueen]

WOW-- I made the list? you rock! I would not be here --"in recovery" as you so aptly put it! people from the outside of this arena of support-- cannot understand- they see it as a bit twisted? ah- who cares! we are PROOF WLS WORKS-- right! and wasn't that what we got into this in the first place for! many journeys- same road- but uniquely your way---I am proud to be on that road with you and everyone else! MUAH!

[cabernetqueen]

MOVE YOUR ASS-- that is the key-- and if you are not willing to embrace that concept as reality post WLS-- you are right-- don't bother!

[opalfruitcake]

Preach it!! It's easy to make excuses and I tire of people who rest on laurels. You HAVE TO WORK and put the effort in.

EXERCISE and VALUE YOU WHAT YOU PUT IN YOUR MOUTH.

[melijean36]

Awesome!!! People need to hear this! I need to hear this! (as I put on my sneakers for a run) Good for you Wendy! Hope You still keep in touch....

[MissJanieHere]

keep up motivating... your sincerity and your love of your new life is inspiring, is motivating, and is very caring and honest.... all the things a support group needs...

[shaezoe01]

So needed to hear your video and Blakkandi's... you two are great, very inspiring..

I find also find myself every night watching 2-3 hours of videos about WLS and they are all inspiring to me.

[willbs155]

love it really needed that just resistriction last week dropped ten lbs but i need to exercise,and make it a part of my life!!!!!!

[chennes83]

I love it!!! your awesome Wendy!!!!

[jmcbribe]

Attended WLS seminar TODAY and I REALLLLLLLLLY needed TO HEAR THAT!!! I have a long road ahead of me and hope to be JUST AS SUCCESSFUL as you are!! You give ME HOPE!! I'm excited about the process! Keep inspiring others!!

[bajanqueen70]

Love it! Thank you!

[jerseygirl12111]

So needed to see this video. Thank You!!!!!

[lbjbcominganume]

Hi Wendy, I have a question for you. Did you struggle with the 6mo diet prior to surgery? I have just started that process and I am not doing well which is scaring the crap out of me. I haven't gone to my psych eval yet and I am hoping that those visits will help me get control of the OFG in my head. Right now, when I goof up, I just keep starting over the next day.

[lapbandforme]

well said awesome vid

[NicholeSwimBikeRun]

Now THAT'S what I'm talkin' bout... WOOOO!

I am SO gonna go find blackkandi now. And I MAY even make my first response video. Shew!! I feel like I just left church Girl!!

KUDOS to you "old timers" that helped pave the WLS way here on YouTube!

[tperez98]

Love it! Keeping it real:) I got this! im doing it!...period

[thelapbandinME]

LOL I had this kind of moment last week and called it "my bandedwendy moment" in my video! :)

[lfosterusa]

Hi Wendy! Just want to say you are a huge inspiration! I will have my lap band in couple of month, and u r my great source of info and inspiration! Thank u!

[kbf1]

ha ha fat monster - get out do the work - NORTH SHORE TRAIL RUNNING!!!!

[kbf1]

ha ha fat monster - | get administrator fat girl - NO TREATs at work - my policy

[lbjnieka]

Well said. Some people on here got more excuses then somebody going to jail. Get with it dont talk aboutit be about it.

[ReillyAJ]

when are you going to have children?

[Jesusislove150]

Diana's video was truly amazing, she was really preaching!!! Thanks for the follow up, it was necessary more people need to hear this! : )

[NYCCHOCOLATE7777]

Amen, All of you that l am subscribed to help me in this journey, if l couldn't watch your videos and know that ya'll all know the struggle. You have to put in the work to get the results that you want that's it plain and simple. l have to fight the fat girl everyday this is a journey and if you really want it you will do what you have to do. Thank You Wendy, Blak Kandi, Whinsong, WW@40,Northern Suthern, Gastric Rose, Analyph, and soooooo Many Others l Love You!!!!

[KrazyJennie]

You are so energetic and supportive, thank you for being you Wendy!

[duckbabyangel]

Does anyone else notice the deep fryer on the counter?

[AwesomeForever]

well said

may it be so

Linda

[TandMBlackwood]

I needed this video to get me motivated again, THANK YOU!!!

[JennGCbanded]

Amen Wendy! I watched her video and it is what it is. If you don't put in the work you aren't going to get very far. Most definitely an OFG. Fight with her everyday sometimes I win sometimes she wins but most of the time I DO! & thank you for the video these are my support :)

[losingitwithrebecca]

speak that.

[djpapo12]

hi wendy, this is actually the first vide a wacth of you, my surgery is tomorrow 10-27-11, thank you so much for this video, i really needed this1

[skinnybrit2b]

loud cheering from me!!! lol thanks

[EricaRambles]

I'm not a weight loss surgery patient, But these videos are relatable no matter if you have that tool or not. I appreciate that. With that being said no matter what we all have the same rules. You have to work it for it to work. You have to put in the work of working out, and eating correctly. for it to work for you. The fat person will never go away...cause they will always be in your head. The main thing is to get the fat girl under control so you can live your life. Great video :D <3 Erica

[09tooty]

Im 1 month out from the vsg and today i just found out that im an addict! You, however are my psychologist by making videos like this. I know repeating these things are redundant to you but they are very helpful to people like me. I only pray that you never get tired of youtube & abandon the new "patients" you get on a daily basis who can be successful with WLS by just watching your vids. I wish you well Wendy. Namaste

[candj1977]

Awesome response Wendy! THIS IS NOT EASY! AND we have to work at it, and work what your doctor gave ya!!

[mityah83]

Love it !!!!

[TyLynn1995]

Loved it

[blakkandi]

Wendy thats why I so love our group of 2009. We came in this thing with a plan. We dedicated ourselves to this. We had and have our struggles but the point was to get back up and keep it moving. I love our whole group of O.F.G's The support I got and have has made my WLS a success. If it werent for ones like you I think I would be lost. I kept seeing that I would fall but hey its so many here to help pick be up or say stop walking with 2 left feet. take one step at a time and you'll get there. I

[bypassJo]

Awww yeah!

[dlang8119]

Nailed it. I needed this. Thank you.

[cafeexpresso63]

Yes girl preach it! theres no excuses ! I have kepted losing since i started my journey and have not yet had surgery ! ive lost 17lbs in (10-11 weeks)! slowly but surely! with all my medical issues! but i get my butt out and do everyday what i can even if its a 10 minute walk every little helps! Iam awaiting surgery apprval!! ;0)

[lapband23]

Yes..At this time in my journey I use you tube as my reminder and I love to "give back" here.Every video I have make and viewed have helped to get me here!!!

[GRITSnMS]

I am only ~9 weeks out so I am still pretty close to my battle with the OFG?... My #1 bad habit to break is not eating and drinking appropriately during the day so I am not hungry and thirsty late at night. I am a nighttime snacker! Your videos and others like it motivate and inspire me to work to break those OFG habits because I fully intend to make the most use of my 'teapot' (love that analogy!). Thanks for posting!

[gastricRose]

I just say Thank God for my support group and peeps that know where I stood and STAND!!.....loved the resp. girly great job...love ya..on my way to Dallas now, will be taken it to the level HIGH with Connie right?...love rosemary

[thenewme20111]

Glad I'm not the only one watching HOURS of YT vids!! Sarah :)

[AmalCPhT]

Thank you Wendy! I am owning (not whining about) the funk I've been in and I think this video may have saved me. It may be repetitive but it is much needed. That is 3 times now (since december 2009) that one of YOUR videos pulled me back. Thank you

[allsunnydays]

Great words and thoughts!