OT: My Weight Loss Journey

[cabmom]

Here is an update for those of you who remember me posting before about my weightloss surgery.
I did it for health reasons and it has been a fantastic journey. Feel free to ask if you have any questions. Marilynn

 

[4 DZNY NUTZ]

OMG...you look amazing. I set my mind that I was going to lose weight this year and seeing your picture is inspiring. I am not having surgery but have changed my diet and have finally began excersizing (only walking so far, but its a start!!!) I have gained about 60 lbs over the last 10 years or so since my boys were little....its time to get rid of the weight.

Congratulations to you, I hope one day to look as good as you do!!

 

[maggieb9975]

Congrats

You look awesome!! I am so happy for you..thanks for the info you sent..

I have decided to do Atkins again..I lost 90 lbs on it 4 yrs ago AND then gained it ALL back!!! So the one piece of advice I can give is to never, ever stop watching your weight..it creeps back so easily.....

Anyway, I have lost 17 lbs so far.....wish me luck

 

[4 DZNY NUTZ]

Congrats

You look awesome!! I am so happy for you..thanks for the info you sent..

I have decided to do Atkins again..I lost 90 lbs on it 4 yrs ago AND then gained it ALL back!!! So the one piece of advice I can give is to never, ever stop watching your weight..it creeps back so easily.....

Anyway, I have lost 17 lbs so far.....wish me luck

Congratulations on your weight loss so far...are you doing Atkins again? no special diets for me this time (I did south beach before with good success) just eating healthy and exercise...I really want to get into a bathing suit without being embarresed....its been a long time

 

[maggieb9975]

Congratulations on your weight loss so far...are you doing Atkins again? no special diets for me this time (I did south beach before with good success) just eating healthy and exercise...I really want to get into a bathing suit without being embarresed....its been a long time

I know exactly what you mean! Yes , Atkins again..it works for me..I know the diet..I don't even need to think about it ..I just do it!

I am going back to Disney/Universal and a cruise in October and I want to be in shape...able to walk without getting winded and same as you ..get in a bathing suit with out embarrassment...

 

[drag n' fly]

SNAP You look AMAZING!!!! Did you do the band? Congrats you don't even look like the same woman

 

[CanuckCruiser]

Here is an update for those of you who remember me posting before about my weightloss surgery.
I did it for health reasons and it has been a fantastic journey. Feel free to ask if you have any questions. Marilynn

Do you have a blog or online journal? I'd love to read about your journey!

 

[Tantor]

way to go....you look great!!

 

[cabmom]

Maggie, good for you!

I do not have a blog or journal.
I had a vertical sleeve gastrectomy(85% of my stomach removed) performed by a surgeon in Michigan, paid for by OHIP. It was medically necessary due to the cormorbidities I had. If I had waited to have the surgery in Ontario it would have taken 1 yr to 3 yrs.
In Ontario there are now 5 Bariatric Assessments Centres that will decide whether you qualify for surgery. They will only send you out of country now if you have a BMI of 60 or more.
OHIP does not cover the Lapband, it cost $16,000 in Ontario. You can also do selp pay for any Weight loss surgery anywhere in the world.
Recovery was 3 days in hospital and I took 4 wks off of work.
I did all the diets even gave Dr. Bernstein my hard earned money only to gain all the weight back plus some more.

 

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Marilynn and Maggie, congrats!! Very inspiring. The sharing, caring, encouragment and motivation of Canadian friends on the Dis board as always, makes this board feel like home.

I had been letting my walking slide but tomorrow I'm starting Leslie Sansone's Walk Away the Pounds - Lose 10 lbs - program. She has four different DVDs at Costco for 9.99 each & this one came with a pedometer. I also bought one that came with stretchy bands.

Thanks for posting your amazing pictures Marilynn and good luck everyone with our getting healthier!

 

[maggieb9975]

Hi Daisy..good to hear from you...I saw somewhere that you are going to the yacht club a few weeks after me..we will be there on Nov 13-16..

That walking program sounds great..I want to lose another 10 lbs and then start on the treadmill...

I just bought a really cool gadget from the shopping channel...Tony Little's exercise bar...I am excited about it is simple but effective...

 

[highland3]

Cabmom.... one simple word...

WOW!!!!

 

[Disney_Mama]

WAY TO GO!!!

 

[NikP]

Congratulations on your success! Your family must be so proud of you.