prdmommyof3

Me too! I'm a bit intestinally upside down but otherwise feel great!

The world is full of cruel and judgemental people...and those who have not have the band, let alone ever had to live their live obese...just have NO IDEA.

I didn't want to try to change my life and at the same time have to deal with the judgements or "supervision" of various family members/onlookers knowing that their thoughts would not be supportive, so when I was banded 3/31, I only told my DH (of course), my sister, best friend & dad. That's it. I didn't tell my mom, because I know she is competitive and very judgemental, and I didn't tell any of my brothers, co-workers, or other friends because I didn't want to have the CONSTANT doubts shoved in my face. I also didn't want to be discredited for the progress I will be making, because as the PP's said, Yes, I have the Band, but like a screwdriver, it is a TOOL and won't do any good unless you're willing to put in the work and change.

Just know that those who matter to you support you and your journey...and those that don't support you...well, they just shouldn't matter either.

Good luck!

I'm right there with you re: the vomiting! I'm on day 6 PO and still have a whole 2 more weeks until MUSHIES! I can't believe it!!

Great job on your 22 pound loss; are you able to see or feel the difference yet in clothes?

I was banded 3/31, and am pretty much "satisfied" with a protien shake or a cup of soup. I want to eat, because of my mental games, but really don't feel like eating. My insides are making noises like you wouldn't believe...but I think it's gas? You're lucky Jilly29...I am on liquids until 4/21 and then MUSHIES for another 2 weeks. Can't eat solids until May 12!!

Congrats on your continued loss and success.

Ok, I know if may be cliche, but it's really how I feel. By this time tomorrow...I will be banded and on my way to FINALLY becoming the person I feel like inside.

Goodbye size 18 pants, 1XL shirts and size 8 underwear that are getting too small.

Goodbye rolls that have for so long weighed me down and hidden my true potential.

Goodbye "fat girl" stores and Plus Sized labels...both emotional & physical.

Goodbye butt...I would be lying if I said I was sad to see YOU go. :wub:

Goodbye weight that has FOREVER started with a "2".

Hello 3 weeks of liquids, 2 weeks of mushies and a lifetime of new eating habits.

Hello old friends that have been hidden under layers of fat aka muscles.

Hello ONEDERLAND.

Hello new perks, like crossing my legs, running with my kids, LIKING the reflection in my mirror.

Hello new life...Hello WORLD.

Here I come.