Forty-four pounds down!!! Five weeks tomorrow!!

That is quite a bit to say...but the real amazing facts are that I am now noticing a lot of changes in my body. Let me tell you about my recent discoveries!!

I can feel the contour of my bones in my arms and legs now. I can wrap my fingers around my wrists. I have collarbones. And, my favorite...I can cross my legs!!!

Unfortunately, I am going through a bit of body dysmorphic disorder. I have gotten a bit agorophobic (fear of being around people--in short). I also have gotten a bit cynnical of people commenting on my weight loss. I know that they are genuinely happy for me, but after hearing "how great" I look, I think "what was wrong with me before?"

I am dreading clothes shopping (which is imminent). I am so scared of gaining my lost weight back, that I do not want to get a smaller size. I think I will just go, buy the largest size without trying it on, and bring it home. Pretty self-defeating, huh?

I know that these are just temporary feelings and that I will get past them...until then, keep your fingers crossed for me.

I am still amazingly happy and know that this is the best decision I have ever made in my life, but I really do have to rely on my support structure to iron out the wrinkles.

I feel like I am having the same issues. I was just banded on 6-23 and I am finding that these first two week are very hard. one major roller coaster ride. I have a party this weekend and I am just dreading it. The food, smoking and a slip and slide which before this I would have been all about! haha

Its all very overwhelming.

I just wanted to let you know that I understand what you are feeling

did you eat at the party or did you bring your own stuff?

~Marie

Sounds like you are doing great redheather. I was banded 6/25 and can't wait to see something?

You must be eating pureed foods by now. What are you pureeing? No one has given me any ideas yet.

redheather - first congratulations! That is amazing! How did the weight come off so fast? Can you give me some idea what your daily menus are and if you are working out regularly? I was banded in early April and have only lost 2 or 3 pounds since my surgery. I fee like a failure. I have been unable to work out because I have two slipped vertebrae, but I have been eating about half of what I used to. Give me some hints on your success. I'd love to hear! Again, Congratulations!!!