Transformation-in-Process

I was banded in August and have been following along at this site since then. I don't know what my problem was but I read several of your posts before I realized you weren't associated with a musical group but that your name was a reference to the lap band (I'm not usually dense)! Anyway, I wanted to thank you for your posts. I agree with Sandradee0124 . . . they always resonate with me, too.

Your success story is very encouraging to me! I intend to replicate the degree of your success . . . you have a 14-month lead over me but I am following in your footsteps. Thanks for sharing!

It's great that you can keep it all in perspective. After all, one month, in the big picture, is practically a moment in time and not something to beat yourself up over. The great news is that you enjoyed your vacation and the holiday without setting yourself back a few pounds and now you'll get back on track and move forward again. You're doing great and you've set a great example for those of us who follow a few steps behind.

I really relate to your story. As time went by, I became less and less successful at trying to put on a happy face while being miserable about my weight. I'm on my way now to a thinner version of myself and I'm looking forward to happy shopping experiences. I know you'll get there, too!! I wish you much success!

I've been encouraged and inspired for three months at this site and I finally decided to post my first blog. I've been banded for 8 weeks now and am so excited to be down 35 lbs. so far! I was in the 4th grade when I took my first "before" picture and began the dieting/gaining cycle that has over-shadowed my life ever since. I regret that I've spent so much of my life living on the sidelines . . . "I'll wait to go to the reunion until I've lost some weight" or "I'll take a dance class after I'm thinner" or "I'll join that group when I'm not embarrassed about the way I look". I've wasted so many opportunities that would have enriched my life! The dream of living life as a thin person has seemed like an illusive dream since childhood but the good news is that it has ALL changed now. I am more than hopeful since my LAP-BAND®® surgery, I actually believe I will get to my goal weight! It's a pain-staking process of eating right, exercising consistently, following the guidelines every day but now it's no longer a matter of "IF I could lose the weight", it's a matter of "WHEN I lose the weight". Thanks to those of you who have shared your experiences and your successes here . . . it's been very helpful to me. Stay tuned, another success story is in the making.