Hi All,

I hope everyone is doing well. I tell you I had a rough start...I was banded 3 weeks ago tomorrow and had a hard time dealing with the decision I made. However, I got through that first tough week and I am going STRONG!!!

I worked out Saturday, took a spin class and no pain at all!! Monday another spin class, Tuesday climbed A Mountain (thats a mountain close to NMSU, called A Mountain after the NMSU Aggies). It takes about 30 minutes to climb up. Its so great, I tried a different trail up and loved the challenge. It was actually easier to climb than before I got the band and I have only lost about 15 pounds!!!! I'll be running it in several months!!!

Today I did the dreaded yard work, I hate yard work but its a great workout. Tomorrow back to the mountain and Friday and Saturday spin class. WooHoo!!!!

I'm very happy with my decision to get the band and look forward to weight loss and becoming healthier and stronger!!!

Good Luck to all of you

So happy for you! I will be 5 weeks post op on Monday...I started walking last week...I was thinking I had to wait 6 weeks to hit the gym...but after reading your post I think I will start first thing Monday! Good luck

I loved reading this, congrats to you for following your dreams

Congrats Apple, best wishes on your journey...