I read all about this surgery before I had it done. My sister in law had great success with this surgery. I had high hopes. But here I am four months out and 56 pounds down from the start of my journey (including preop diet). Of course I'm eating less and I am making way healthier choices but it's still such a shock to me every week when I step on the scale! I always dread it -- you're not supposed to feel good getting on to a scale, at least I never did. But now I step on expecting defeat but can't do anything but smile when I see the number has gone down again! I don't know why I'm so surprised at this, but it's just such a good feeling knowing that something is finally working for me. I feel better. I look better. I'm more confident and healthier. All because of a little piece of plastic and a new outlook on life! Guess I just felt the need to share my wonderment and happiness with others!! Happy Holidays everyone!!

What a great post! Good for you!

It's great not being afraid of the scales anymore!

So AWESOME!! Congratulations!

Cheers! Im so happy for you! I was just banded yesterday afternoon! I hope to be in that same boat with you a few months from now!

I read all about this surgery before I had it done. My sister in law had great success with this surgery. I had high hopes. But here I am four months out and 56 pounds down from the start of my journey (including preop diet). Of course I'm eating less and I am making way healthier choices but it's still such a shock to me every week when I step on the scale! I always dread it -- you're not supposed to feel good getting on to a scale, at least I never did. But now I step on expecting defeat but can't do anything but smile when I see the number has gone down again! I don't know why I'm so surprised at this, but it's just such a good feeling knowing that something is finally working for me. I feel better. I look better. I'm more confident and healthier. All because of a little piece of plastic and a new outlook on life! Guess I just felt the need to share my wonderment and happiness with others!! Happy Holidays everyone!!

Summer, I know exactly how you feel. I feel the same way every day. i went in thinking it was my last hope and if it didn't work nothing ever would. I was shocked that it did work and worked quickly. I was very determined but still had my doubts. I am now down 90 lbs since June 1st. My clothes have went from 28's to 16's. Makes me smile everyday. Got rid of all the old clothes, cause I ain't ever going to go back to that weight again! Amazing isn't it?

I read all about this surgery before I had it done. My sister in law had great success with this surgery. I had high hopes. But here I am four months out and 56 pounds down from the start of my journey (including preop diet). Of course I'm eating less and I am making way healthier choices but it's still such a shock to me every week when I step on the scale! I always dread it -- you're not supposed to feel good getting on to a scale, at least I never did. But now I step on expecting defeat but can't do anything but smile when I see the number has gone down again! I don't know why I'm so surprised at this, but it's just such a good feeling knowing that something is finally working for me. I feel better. I look better. I'm more confident and healthier. All because of a little piece of plastic and a new outlook on life! Guess I just felt the need to share my wonderment and happiness with others!! Happy Holidays everyone!!

Happy holidays, to you too! I went into this thinking, oh another downer. She isn't happy with her 56 lbs loss. But, then read the rest of your post and it made me smile, too. You are doing great, and a BIG congratulations are in order. Hoping to see less f us all in the new year. Karen(kll724)

This is so encouraging....thanks for sharing!!!

Cindy

Congratz Girl.. keep up the good work!