I cannot believe it's beeen six months since I was banded. I think I'm inbetween a rabbit and a turtle. I have rabbit weeks and then back to turtle. I went from a size 18W (I hate the W) to a 12-14. 12 in pants and 14 in tops. I am quite pleased, my body and skin are keeping up with the weight loss. It's not bikini perfect but I can be in a one piece without the dreaded tee shirt.

I am down 60 and have 36 to go to my goal. I can honestly say my band and I are living a normal life. I try to eat well but no absolutes. I'm a rule bender by nature and do not do well will them.

My surgeon's office is not supportive - he's s slice and dice kinds surgeon. I was very pleased with the surgury but almost resentful of the aftercare. Where is the cheerleaders and support!!!! So despite his practice I am succeeding. I am on this board everyday, reading and drawing stregth from you all . Thank you I can honestly say. Each reply or thread is leaving a lasting mark on my life.

I have met a few fellow bandsters along the way and have come to the conclusion - it's in the attitude. I am feeling the best I have been since I was married 10 years ago. My kids have noticed and DH is very proud of me. I was 150 when I got married in 1996 and my secret goal is to wear my penwar set on my anniversary.

I am off effexor and half the dose of my blood pressure medication. I hope I can come off it completely after the entire WL.

I am still in the mist of my journey and have learned to appreciate life a little differently. I'm not shying away from social setting with old friends and I'm not emmbarrassed any longer that I wasn't taking care of myself. I often visit the womens section in clothing stores and thank God I found the strentgh and the means to change my weight. I now see clearly how un happy , I truly was with myself. I was a frequent flyer at Weight watchers. I must have lost and regained 100 pounds, 20 at a time.

Well thank you for my brief moment of glory, I need to hunker down for the last stretch of the Fall WL Challenge.

Debby

~~~CONGRATULATIONS~~~ on your six month annaversary! Mine is going to be on Saturday! I am going to a huge party on Saturday too.

Im sorry that your surgeons office isnt providing you with enough support. I would hate to find out what that is like. I LOVE my surgeon and the office staff! They are wonderful people! Everyone should have an experience like that.

I am right behind you on the weight loss. I am down 50 some odd pounds. I am with you on being a rule bender...but usually when I break the rules, I suffer. I will tell ya about the pretzel rod that almost killed me some day! YIKES! No more damn pretzels~~ You are sooo fortunate to have the support of your family! You are making your husband proud weather you fit in that penwar set or not, but cha know what, you WILL DO IT!!

Well, I certainly am proud of you Debby Do~~~ Keep up the amazing work! We will pull into the station of our goals together!!!! We can do this! You have done amazing thus far!! ~CONGRATS AGAIN~

Congratulations! You have done a great job, and your post was inspiring and encouraging. I am at the almost 5 month mark, and I am losing slowly now, but steadily. I am a rule bender, too, so I understand that part. good luck on the remainder of your journey! Cindy

Hey, thanks guys!!!!

You go girls!!!!!!

We are so cool!!!!!

Deb.....Congratulations and way to go! I had my 6 month bandiversary last week and I felt just like you...wow what a great last 6 months. I too am just looking forward to the rest of the journey and know that it's gonna be quite a ride. Congratulations again!

Congratulations Debby - you're doing wonderfully! I can't wait til I look at my pants and see size 12 stitched into the label lol.

Keep up the great work

How fast time does fly. I dont get on often, and didn't even realize it has been 6 months. Congrats on the life change!! It is amazing to realize how loosing the weight (or inches) changes our outlook on life! I'm right there with ya, banded May 2,2005 - down 50 lbs and 30+ inches. I cant wait until the year, dang will we be cute!