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Just left goodwill with 4 pairs of work pants for 15. My husband asked if they all fit. I said one does, the others will next week..lol!

I am 3 months in and I have great days and bad days. There is still so much I have to learn, or relearn as the case may be, but on my good days, I feel stronger than ever. I definitely still have issues to work on, but it feels so good to know that I did this for myself and that hard work is paying off. I am such a results oriented person that it is hard to take things day by day, sometimes. Having said that, 3 months is a great time to reflect on where I was 3 months ago.
3 months ago I weighed the most I ever have. Today I am almost down to my lowest adult weight.
3 months ago I was a collective 24 inches larger than I am (arms, bust, waist, hips, thighs).
3 months ago I had knee pain severe enough to make me finally go see an ortho for him to basically tell me there was nothing wrong with my knees and that I needed to lose weight. For the record I think he is way wrong - knees don't hurt for no reason, even if I am/was overweight. Today my knees only hurt if the weather is doing something crazy (true story) or if I have been particularly active.
3 months ago I was 20 pounds heavier. Today I still battle with the word "only" - I "only lost 20 pounds, etc, and "should" - I "should" be further along than I am, etc. But today I am more capable of giving myself grace when I make mistakes.
3 months ago I overate constantly, exercised very little, and was very lethargic. Today I still battle motivation to a degree, but I go walking 5 days out of the week and I use my band to help control how much I eat. Today I am that much closer to my green zone than I was 3 months ago.
3 months ago I took antacid medicine on a regular basis. Today I have zero heartburn or gerd issues. In fact, I haven't had heartburn once since surgery.
Last but not least, I will attach some pictures. I am very self-conscious of these, but they tell my story more clearly than any words I could say. 3 months ago I said, "it's hopeless; I can never change." Today I say, "yes, I have a long way to go but it IS possible. I CAN do this. I WILL do this." 

Wow. That hurts just reading it. Godspeed to you tomorrow and take good care of yourself. Post when you can. ((Hugs))

Wow ! Sorry you're having to go through such problems. Ive heard gallstones etc are not uncommon in WLS patients, but Ive never heard of it this bad ! Hope all goes well tomorrow, keep us informed ! Good luck !!!

I'm not sure if it's showing that I like your posf, I was trying to scroll on my mobile. And of course it's not letting me unselect it. Sorry for your pain! I was experiencing what feels like stuck medicaton and want to look to the forums for guidence.

I haven't eaten. She offered to completely unfill it but there was no sign of anything being stuck so I said no. I have been stuck before but it felt nothing like this. Maybe this is stuck in a different place. Who knows. I cannot breath without feeling like I am being stabbed. I can't get comfortable and it is driving me crazy! Thanks for your response.

Took a pic yesterday and was surprised at the difference. Before 294.5 after 246.7 (nowhere near done) 

Today I had my routine visit with my PCP.....
After the usual Q&A, he said I looked good, I'm going in the opposite direction of most people my age.
He then started to reminisce about our visits before I had WLS...(He referred me)
He asked me what was my highest weight...I told him I didn't have a clue, it got to the point where I was too embarrassed to step on the scale, didn't want to face the music.
He then went way back in my very thick chart and said "I have it right here, want to know?....would you believe you where in the 80's? As in 280?" (I'm only 5'8")
WOW! I really didn't know! Right now it is blowing my mind just thinking about it....
Second thing that happened, during our conversation I said something to the effect that my Cardiologist does this or that way with me "because I'm a Diabetic"
He stopped me right there and said "You mean you USED to be a Diabetic"
Those two simple things are having a profound impact on me right now....I can't believe I was actually that heavy, and I USED to be a Diabetic....
His words, not mine.

Name (Real or Screen)- Jenn

Age- 34

Location- Tenn

Date of Surgery- 9/5/14

Weight Lost Since Surgery-52.7

Current Weight-241.8

Weight Loss Goal for January-234

New Years Resolution-make good choices

Goal for the New Year-get to 174.5 (total loss 120 lbs.)

Name (Real or Screen)- Jenn

Age- 34

Location- Tenn

Date of Surgery- 9/5/14

Weight Lost Since Surgery-52.7

Current Weight-241.8

Weight Loss Goal for January-234

New Years Resolution-make good choices

Goal for the New Year-get to 174.5 (total loss 120 lbs.)

Ten months ago I weighed 302. Yes, 302. I was so blue.
My life was small and getting worse. Obesity was my lifelong curse.
I had a dream. A dream to live. It asked for all my strength to give.
I mustered strength and all my will. Every requirement I would fill.
I got my LapBand and then began
My new life of not "can't", but "can".
I can, I said, and walked a mile. You've never seen a bigger smile.
I can, I said, and rode a horse. "The hour trail?" I said, "Of course!"
A trip to Italy, climbing hills. My new endurance gave me chills.
A bubble bath is a luxury that once was for everyone else but me.
An airplane ride with a regular belt. I can't describe how good that felt.
The movie seats used to squish my hips. Now the room I have brings a grin to my lips.
My larger clothes become someone's prize as I donate them for a smaller size.
My dozen meds have gone away. One pill and a Vitamin today.
Arthritis pain controlled me so. I am so glad to see that go.
A hundred pounds have waved goodbye. There really is no better high.
Fifty more to get to goal. Not stopping now. I'm on a roll!
So if you're starting out, don't fear. This all can be in your new year!
Have faith, believe, work hard, and give
Yourself the best of gifts -- to LIVE!

Thanks
I feel great! I haven't been too hard on myself and have let myself give in to temptation a few times. Everything in moderation!

5 months and 50lbs later!

242.6

Almost 2 months to the day of surgery I got the word that my sugar levels are good enough to stop taking the 2000 mg a day of metformin. So happy about that. I was also told that I no longer needed to take my nexium. So here I am just taking birth control as happy as I can be!

Took a pic yesterday and was surprised at the difference. Before 294.5 after 246.7 (nowhere near done) 

The difference this time post band is that when I have a "bad day" of eating I don't throw in the towel and think to myself, "why bother. I have so much weight to lose. I will never succeed at this anyway." I now know I have the skills and tools to start again fresh tomorrow. It's so liberating.

244.7

Tonight is the company Christmas party. It's a formal affair at a local hotel with a cocktail hour, then dining and dancing. I have a little black dress, sexy shoes, bling on my clutch and bling for my accessories. I'm wearing the full length mink and I know I will be beautiful tonight.
How wonderful to look forward to something instead of fearing it because I'm the biggest person in the room, or because I can't find a chair to sit in because my knees are killing me.
For anyone struggling with holiday treats and temptations, think about how much better life is at a healthy weight instead of being overweight or obese. For me, it's easy to walk away from the buffet table especially when I can do it in kick-ass shoes and in no pain and with no cane.

Yeah I'm still swollen also. I haven't weighed myself yet lol. Don't want to get upset if its not a smaller number so I keep myself off the scale. But I will probably weigh once a week

I finally hit the 170s. Haven't seen this weight on a scale since high school. Found my high school skirt in a bag in the closet (went to an all girl's Catholic high school) and we wore plaid uniform skirts. This skirt was from freshmen year (1974).
OMG............ it fit and it fit loosely!!!!!!!!!!!

I was banded October 10, 2013. I am down 61 pounds and have 41 more pounds until I reach my goal weight. I am very happy how far I have come but 41 pounds seems so far away. I don't eat very much but when I do I don't make the best choices. Does any one have any tips/ advice/ suggestions? For instance for Breakfast I drink a Protein Shake but I find myself hungry not long after. But at the same time, I can't eat solid foods that early. And exercise. ... ughhhh.. I can not seem to get motivated to exercise! I know that would make a huge difference. Any suggestions on that? Help! :-) thank you for taking the time to read this.

I went to a yoga class for the first time today. It was their easiest class (called Restorative) at Yoga By Degrees. My knees were cracking loudly, and there were some easy poses I still couldn't do, but for the most part, I tried all of them as best I could. I won't lie. I was embarrassed at first and even after my 100 pound loss so far, I was the biggest person in the class, but the instructor was so kind and attentive. She also had dozens of positive messages during the class that really spoke to me.
I think I'll go back and see where this takes me. Namaste!

I can zip my boots all the way up and even have room to spare. May seem like a small thing to some, but it reassures me that this was the right decision for ME!!

My last fill put me in the green. Lost 15lbs in 6 weeks. Go to see the nut & the doc last week they both tell me not to lose anymore weight.
I shake my head and nod thinking about those last 5 pounds I really want to lose. So I'm going with that.
Took me a year to get to the green. Down 133lbs. Happy and frustrated at the same time. Nut says to up my calories. Is she freakin nuts. Not risking it. Afraid of gaining.
So this is a success story, but I'm in a tailspin.
Hw 291. Cw 157