princesstracey

Hello! You posted on my board a couple of weeks ago. KEEP YOUR HEAD UP! You will love the results, and will be a different person with 'all is said and done.' It has been 20 months since my surgery, and I am down -157. I will pray for you, and that everything will go BETTER than you are dreaming! Tracey

Hi Gillie-

I just ready your post about people who have over 200 lbs to loose. I understand your desire for that! I have lost -179 lbs., and never thought I would. I wish I would have had the support when I was in the beginning stages. Please post at anytime. -Tracey

Thank you so much. What a sweet and encouragement comment! I know you will have great success. This surgery has more to do with your mind than anything else. I am SO happy. Good luck to you! Tracey

Hi Scully,

When I went for my orientation for lap band, I was 313. It has been well for me-I had the surgery on December 28, 2007, and as of today, I am 186 lbs, so -127 lbs. I really haven't exercised whatsoever. I started at a size 28 (very tight) and now in a 14. I know that I need to start exercising, especially to get rid of the excess skin, but I hate it so much! Ha!

The best advice I can give is not to get caught up in the scale. I was really confident before surgery-I am a Christian and was really happy with who I was. I had never in my life 'compared' myself to other women or anything, until now. Now, I will stand in the mirror and critique little things about my body that are crazy, that I would have never noticed before (example-how your nose is kinda pointed, or you have a mole on your chin, etc.) It is hard not to constantly think about it and dwell on it. I try to think about how I feel and not look.

Good luck to you! Please email me if you need any support! Tracey