Hello world!

I am newly banded, as you read in the title. I recieved my surgery on December 5th, 2011. That was 9 days ago. I am pretty sure I have lost weight, because I took my measurements before my surgery, and I just did it again yesterday. I have already lost an inch around my neck, and and inch around my waist. I got so excited, I scared my dog! I have quickly learned though that this journey is not going to be an easy one. I have found myself eating normal food already. This worries me because I am still supposed to be on the post-op diet. I hope I can find it in me somewhere to change my eating habits. I mean the reason I got this surgery is to change my life! I want to be successful, but there is that little voice lurking in the back of my mind telling me that I am going to fail. And that scares me.

Some more information about myself:

I am a 20 year old female. I recently lost my job, but now I am back at the hunt! Also, I play roller derby. I love telling people that and seeing their reactions. People love it! Deciding to play roller derby was one of the best decisions I have made for myself, the other deciding to get banded (of course!). I have been playing since October 12, 2010. I went from being really depressed and sitting at home, to suddenly skating four times a week. I love it. I, being the size that I am, do best as a blocker. One of my goals that I never thought I would be able to do is be a jammer (the one that skates fast through the pack and scores all of the points). I have hope now that I will be in that position one day. I play with Dead Girl Derby in Kansas City. I am on the Shotgun Sheilas.

I have been so fortunate to make the friends that I have. They are all so supportive of my decision to get this surgery, and so has my family.

As you all can probably see, I have never written a blog before. Hopefully I will get better as I continue to add posts! I would love some feedback with advice on starting out in this journey.

I hope to hear from some of you!

Sydney