This morning I stood on my scale and I am down 2 pounds. Now, this is unofficial as I only count my doctors weigh in as official. But, what it tells me is I was a success over the Thanksgiving holiday.

What did I do?

Well, I had a wonderful meal with my family, turkey, stuffing, yams, green Beans and pumpkin pie. So, why was I successful? I had lap-band portions and I took small bites, chewed a bunch and waited 1 minute between bites. I even had a glass of wine before dinner.

I just want any newly banded or thinking about getting banded person to know that you can be successful during the holidays. Just create a game plan and STICK TO IT!

Way to go AJ, no doubt you'd rock the holiday!!!!

I lost a pound... Which I wasn't expecting... Isn't it a great feeling to have control over your eating?

Great post AJ!

Yes, this was my best Thanksgiving ever and I plan on a great Christmas season too!

Did I ever tell you, your my hero......

I lost a pound... Which I wasn't expecting... Isn't it a great feeling to have control over your eating?

Yes, the best. We can make it through the holidays with success.

Great post AJ!

Yes' date=' this was my best Thanksgiving ever and I plan on a great Christmas season too!

Did I ever tell you, your my hero......[/quote']

Thanks bunches. I'm no hero, i just follow the band rules.

Thanks bunches. I'm no hero, i just follow the band rules.

which in turn makes me follow the band rules, hero

You can't de hero ize yourself. You just are. Get a straw, suck it up, and deal. YOU ARE OUR HERO.

YEAH!!!

You can't de hero ize yourself. You just are. Get a straw' date=' suck it up, and deal. YOU ARE OUR HERO.[/quote']

Love ya!