MichelleB

This is the best thing that ever happened to me. I am so excited. I've lost 26 pounds since the day of my surgery November 28, 2007. I feel better than I've felt in years and I can actually tell the difference. I'm not starving and I'm actually exercising 50 minutes a day. I'm not sleepy and I get up with energy. Thank God for the Band. Started at 304 - November 28, 2007 Today at 278 - December 28, 2007 Goal - OUT OF 200's by June. Keep hope alive. Have a Blessed Day.

Today is exactly 1 month from my surgery date and I am down 26 pounds. I weigh 278 and honestly haven't been here in at least 3 years maybe longer. I know how ridiculous this sounds but if I had known losing 26 pounds made you feel this good I would have done it a lot sooner (as if I could). What I do realize is that for me it was at the right time and for the right reasons. Christmas was wonderful. I ate a little of everything (very little) and stopped. I couldn't believe that. I stopped not because I was sick but because my body just said enough and I LISTENED. For the first time in my life I am understanding what satisfied means and not just finishing because it tastes so good. Food is not constantly on my mind. I get my occasional fix from Italian Ice 130 calories each but Protein drinks (Naked Brand) has really been my lifesaver. I'm so glad I did this. Thank God for the Band.

Today is exactly 1 month from my surgery date and I am down 26 pounds. I weigh 278 and honestly haven't been here in at least 3 years maybe longer. I know how ridiculous this sounds but if I had known losing 26 pounds made you feel this good I would have done it a lot sooner (as if I could). What I do realize is that for me it was at the right time and for the right reasons. Christmas was wonderful. I ate a little of everything (very little) and stopped. I couldn't believe that. I stopped not because I was sick but because my body just said enough and I LISTENED. For the first time in my life I am understanding what satisfied means and not just finishing because it tastes so good. Food is not constantly on my mind. I get my occasional fix from Italian Ice 130 calories each but Protein drinks (Naked Brand) has really been my lifesaver. I'm so glad I did this. Thank God for the Band.

I never want to wear a girdle AGAIN! I want to stop looking at all the skinny people at the gym and hating them!

It is absolutely amazing to me how good I feel. I've lost 18 pounds and I feel good, really good. I feel as if I'm walking straighter. I'm 75% addiction free. I drove past a McDonalds and it wasn't calling my name. My pants were baggy. I starting to like the way I look again---amazing. I am so anxious for my strips to fall away from my stomach. I want to exercise and get into that routine. Prayerfully on tomorrow I can work the time to do it daily. I really have been given a new chance.

It is absolutely amazing to me how good I feel. I've lost 18 pounds and I feel good, really good. I feel as if I'm walking straighter. I'm 75% addiction free. I drove past a McDonalds and it wasn't calling my name. My pants were baggy. I starting to like the way I look again---amazing. I am so anxious for my strips to fall away from my stomach. I want to exercise and get into that routine. Prayerfully on tomorrow I can work the time to do it daily. I really have been given a new chance.

Today, I felt good about how I looked. Wow, I've only lost 18 pounds but I stood taller and didn't feel a gut hanging over. I am anxious and excited about the years ahead. Dear Lord please help me to do this thing right. I need you.

Today, I felt good about how I looked. Wow, I've only lost 18 pounds but I stood taller and didn't feel a gut hanging over. I am anxious and excited about the years ahead. Dear Lord please help me to do this thing right. I need you.

I want to weigh less than my husband!

Congrats and welcome to my life and why I decided to have the band. I am 36 with 2 kids and some 20 years later I was still battling my weight. My "aha" moment came when I was diagnosed with high blood pressure. I knew where I was headed and knew the time was right for me. Keep focused but ultimately you'll know when the time is right.

I want to be pregnant and look like it.

It can't be anything other than God's Grace that would have allowed me to feel so great considersing the fact that 1 week ago today, I was feeling miserable, almost depressed. Then I was 3 days postop and mourning food. Today, I am 10 days postop and feeling pretty darn good. I got a good haircut, went walking for 30 minutes at 2.6 mph at the Y and went to see a movie with my kids called Enchanted. It was about Happily Ever After and believe me it was perfect timing. Now, while at the movies I ate 12 Tortillia Chips with cheese. I chewed very slow but I ate it. I'm proud because I didn't have to eat the whole thing, I left half and my mind stopped me not my body. I'm 5% worried about eating it because I'm only suppossed to be on mushy. But I did chew real slow. Who knows? God Bless Me.

It can't be anything other than God's Grace that would have allowed me to feel so great considersing the fact that 1 week ago today, I was feeling miserable, almost depressed. Then I was 3 days postop and mourning food. Today, I am 10 days postop and feeling pretty darn good. I got a good haircut, went walking for 30 minutes at 2.6 mph at the Y and went to see a movie with my kids called Enchanted. It was about Happily Ever After and believe me it was perfect timing. Now, while at the movies I ate 12 Tortillia Chips with cheese. I chewed very slow but I ate it. I'm proud because I didn't have to eat the whole thing, I left half and my mind stopped me not my body. I'm 5% worried about eating it because I'm only suppossed to be on mushy. But I did chew real slow. Who knows? God Bless Me.

I want to wear blouses without a shirt underneath for fear the buttons might pop off. I want to do the electric slide for the whollllllllllllllllllllllle song.

You know that's right! I want to be in the picture. I want to be in the middle of the picture, not on the end and behind someone. I want to strike a real pose.

Went out tonight to Cheddars with my mom and sisters. I ate 4 tablespoons of spinach and cheese dip. It was delicious and I chewed and chewed and chewed. I'm at the end of the liquids stage but I needed to eat something. Today was a good day.

Went out tonight to Cheddars with my mom and sisters. I ate 4 tablespoons of spinach and cheese dip. It was delicious and I chewed and chewed and chewed. I'm at the end of the liquids stage but I needed to eat something. Today was a good day.

4Jin I ABSOLUTELY want my husband to play fight with me on the bed, on the floor, on the wall or wherever he wants. Bring it on!

GraceUtah<p>You go girl!</p>

I want to wear a belt with my shirt tucked in. I'm taking up ballroom dancing too. I want to ride a bike and not have a wedgy when I get off. I want to go a whole Saturday without wondering when I can get a nap in.

<p>I want to stand up straight.</p> <p>I want to loose just 1 shoe size.</p> <p>I want to be a girly girl.</p> <p>I want to see my toes in the shower.</p> <p>I want to sit on my husbands lap.</p> <p>I want to...............</p>

Okay, I'm 1 week postop today and I had chicken noodle soup and mashed potatoes for dinner. I had to have something to chew. Its 4 hours later and no side effects yet. Just praying I'm not messing up.

Okay, I'm 1 week postop today and I had chicken noodle soup and mashed potatoes for dinner. I had to have something to chew. Its 4 hours later and no side effects yet. Just praying I'm not messing up.

7 days - 1 surgery, 1 yeast infection (from antibiotics), 1 urinary tract infection, 1 bout with plurasy? (trouble expanding lungs). I say all that so you know it could be a lot worse. Even with my issues and the overwhelming grief I felt saying goodbye to my best friends (food). I know that you and I both did the right thing and this too shall pass. Keep hope alive. Jesus Cares.

Why I had the band..... 1. I want energy....Tired of being tired..... 2. I want to play with my kids, on the floor and outside 3. I want to play with my husband and not fear him squeezing a fat roll 4. I want to buy clothes and like the way I look in them 5. I want to be a good example for my children and family 6. I want to put on pantyhose and not be disguisted 7. I want to not have to look at a chair and wonder if it will hold me 8. I want to not wonder if I'm the biggest person in the room 9. I want to slide into a car and not plop down 10. I want to jog 11. I want to buy sexy underwear 12. I want to go down to my basement without thinking about the exertion it takes to come back up. 13. I want to know that I'm fat and not lazy.......for sure. 14. I want someone to look twice as they pass me or even get hit on! even though I would never accept........just the thrill. 15. I want to go to any store and shop. 16. I want to BE HEALTHY....no prescriptions. 17. I want to DANCE like no one is watching. What are your reasons?