you will do wonderfully, I'm sure. You've already done a lot of work! And you really don't miss the beer or wine that much. You can still have some, you just watch it! Enjoy the journey, you have made a positive decision for your life and health.

i loved your blog. I can totally relate to what you were saying. I am getting banded on Sept. 2 and the whole "What if..." is a little nerve racking. I have never been "skinny" Even I was thinish I never had a thin frame of mind. I have bags and bags of clothes that don't fit. I hang on to them like my secret bag of treasures that maybe I can open up again. (they will most likely be way out of date). We WILL do this , I Promise. This is our chance!!!

Nothing to worry about...you will loose the #s. Patience and following the rules will allow you to succeed. It was a great move for me. Since the 90's I was overweight and struggled. Now at a moderate pace with my band, I am seeing results, sometimes not as fast but be prepared to average a 1.5 to 2 # loss a week, maybe even more. Set small milestones (goals) and your ultimate goal. Work in small steps to achieve them. I see that once the goals are achieved, maintenance kicks in. You will still be able to indulge some but at limited levels of intake. It's been a very pleasant and enjoyable journey for me and will be for you. Just stay the course and be positive. Have fun.