KhadijahRose

Wow, you look amazing!

Whoa! If 70 pounds in 5 months is "slow process" I'll take it with a huge smile and a loud "thank you ma'am!" That's so awesome and very much inspiring! Thanks for sharing!

I'm proud of your 61 pounds down too! That's amazing and I, too, hope that your next 80 comes off as fast as your first 61! Good luck :-D

Mother I'd Like to F@*!

You're absolutely right, one dinner worth a thousand amazing ones...i'd take those odds:-) Good luck on everything and hope to see you around...here..of course :-D

Wow. Well it's good to see that you're healing well and that you have good spirits about the whole situation. Congratulations on your weight loss thus far as well. Do you intend to continue with the surgery or will you continue to go it alone??

Thank God!

In all my research of banding I have rarely ever watched a pre-op video unless I'd already seen the results of what the person had accomplished before they were banded. I do wonder if they're hopes and fears are like that of my own, or how they got to where they were in weight and how had they struggled with it. Sigh... The stories are so unbelievably the same and so are the emotions. There's sadness, depression, pain, sickness, hmmm, it kind of sounds like I'm describing the side effects of a prescription drug HEY with all the med's we fat folks have to take due to obesity related issues I wouldn't be surprised if these emotions actually ARE side effects! Anywhoo, I'm writing this because I hope to be able to look back in a years time and remember pre-op me. Remember my state of mind and body and think 'Wow, look at how you've changed..' Aaagh to daydream...

LOL! Good for you and good luck on your goals!

Thanks Dawn! I can see that in myself as well. I keep asking myself whether I'm trying to take an easier (not easy) way out. But after all my research I've come to believe that this isn't easy in any way, shape or form!

You and me both Diva..Good luck on your journey and I hope the after surgery issues get better soon!

Awesome! Yeah, I think that must be many people's fear, I do hope that I'm not one of them either

What were your biggest fears before surgery ? Did any come true? Ranging from fear of insurance company backing out, to overeating with the band? I appreciate your input!

I agree Humming Bird, If asked I wont conceal the truth at all, however Heather0831, I think like your husband and believe that it's best to let people ask than to just go running around spreading the news because as Lluna has proven by her quote from her former friend, not everyone, including those whom we consider to be friends, will see this as a positive thing or "good" news. Personally, I have told only 2 people: My sister who's always been my biggest supporter in fitness (she's a lovely size 6 at 5'11 and gorgeous!), and my Boss coincidentally, because I like her alot, she struggles with her weight as well and now we are on the journey together! Overall 3 people know outside of myself and that is my hubby, my sis and boss and I plan to keep it that way until people begin to inquire.

That's awesome news! Non-Scale Victories are what I am looking forward to most with my band. I can't wait to be able to fit into a size 16 or even a 12, or to run again or to be able to play basketball again or to just be ABLE! LOL Congrats on your success and keep it up!

I hope all goes well, stay positive and good luck on the consult. I have my first appt this week as well. I'm 305 and have thankfully dodged any obesity issues thus far (26 years old) but i have been constantly warned of the threat of diabetes. Anywho, I'm looking forward to my visit just as you are and am expecting good news because my insurance said they'd cover 100% of the costs! (United Healthcare) so here we go!

Exciting! How long did it take for you to get to this point? Just wondering for my own comparisons

That's wonderful! I'm so excited for you and your husband! Congrats and keep up the great work :-D

I'm so sorry to hear that. You know what they say "You never know how strong you are till be strong is all you can do" So I hope your strength will get you through as well as your husband.

You're AMAZING! Your story is absolutely inspiring! Congratulation on your achievements

Waiting till after Christmas is better to buy anyway because there will be tons of sales and especially on clothes! Good luck with finding what fits :-)

I went to a seminar last night and my surgeon said he's done a person over 700lbs! So I don't know about there being a weight limit but I know of higher risk factors and the higher the weight the higher the risk (not including other possible medical issues).

Aaaaw! That was sweet of him! And congrats!!