Let me start with a quick primer on fills and restriction for my non-Lapband readers. A gastric band is placed near the top of the stomach and adjusted by adding (fills) or subtracting (unfills) fluid. An…
Browsing Category Life vision
Quest for self confidence where x never marks the spot
Here I sit somewhere between middle and senior age. For the past three years I have worked hard to change my life and become that “new“ Tom. I’ve been on a pretty amazing journey of…
Does a 30 BMI warrant Lapband surgery
You may have seen the recent announcement that the FDA approved lowering the BMI threshold to qualify for adjustable gastric banding, i.e. Lapband, surgery. Previously a person with one obesity-related medical condition such as diabetes…
Step 3: Keeping your Wellness Vision on Track
This is the third post in my series on developing a wellness vision. In the first, I discussed brainstorming to uncover core behaviors to assure your wellness and finding areas of focus in those behaviors. In…
Step 2: Focusing in to build your wellness vision
This is the second in my series on developing a wellness vision. If you haven’t read Step 1: Set a Sound Foundation for your Wellness Vision, I urge you take a few minutes and read…
Step 1: Set a Sound Foundation for your Wellness Vision
This is the first of a series of posts on developing a wellness vision. I did considerable on-line research but found little step-by-step processes on developing a wellness vision. This is my personal methodology that…
Bandwagon – A Book Review
I love easy to read and understand owner’s manuals for my tech toys. They are usually complex and not geared for a quick read. My Lapband is a high tech device that is implanted in my body. It only makes sense that I want to be knowledgeable of the use, care and feeding of my band. When Jean McMillan, a fellow bandster and Obesity Help chat buddy authored a book on adjustable gastric banding and weight loss surgery, I ordered a copy for my reference.
The importance of non-scale victories
One of the first lessons I learned was that success in weight loss involves setting goals and celebrating victories… I set goals that celebrated reaching those high points in my weight loss journey. I found that goals based on non-scale victories are more indicative that you are are changing your lifestyle and embracing a healthier, happier life.