JoyceGA
09-05-2006, 06:44 AM
Hi Everyone,
I probably have the first smile on my face since Friday. Thanks to everyone involved in setting this site up. I've been wandering around looking for a home.
My journey started because of a tumor on my left leg making it almost impossibe to close my knee. My orthopedic surgeon, plastic surgeon, and nose/ear doctor all agreed that I had to have lap-band surgery to lose the weight needed to have enough loose skin to reconstruct my leg.
The bariatric surgeon would not perform the lap-band till I had a BMI of 40. I was 450 lbs.
That was March 15th, and I knew to lose the weight, I would have to give up soft drinks, alcohol, fast food, bread, etc. I spent St. Patrick's Day -- a major party in Savannah -- downing my liquor cabinet with friends. On March 18th, I was suffering a hangover, but ready to be sober till this journey was done.
As many of you know, I've been steady working on this. I now exercise from belly dancing to walking to weights. I'm having protein drinks for breakfast and lunch, a protein bar mid-afternoon, and a sensible dinner.
Everyone here is noticing my energy, spirit, and how much better I am walking. These things had left me before without my notice, but the return has been incredible.
Many of the people on this board have supported and inspired me.
It's good to have a new home.:orange:
Joyce
I probably have the first smile on my face since Friday. Thanks to everyone involved in setting this site up. I've been wandering around looking for a home.
My journey started because of a tumor on my left leg making it almost impossibe to close my knee. My orthopedic surgeon, plastic surgeon, and nose/ear doctor all agreed that I had to have lap-band surgery to lose the weight needed to have enough loose skin to reconstruct my leg.
The bariatric surgeon would not perform the lap-band till I had a BMI of 40. I was 450 lbs.
That was March 15th, and I knew to lose the weight, I would have to give up soft drinks, alcohol, fast food, bread, etc. I spent St. Patrick's Day -- a major party in Savannah -- downing my liquor cabinet with friends. On March 18th, I was suffering a hangover, but ready to be sober till this journey was done.
As many of you know, I've been steady working on this. I now exercise from belly dancing to walking to weights. I'm having protein drinks for breakfast and lunch, a protein bar mid-afternoon, and a sensible dinner.
Everyone here is noticing my energy, spirit, and how much better I am walking. These things had left me before without my notice, but the return has been incredible.
Many of the people on this board have supported and inspired me.
It's good to have a new home.:orange:
Joyce