At the beginning of this journey, seeing other's pics was so inspiring. I dug deep today to find pics that represented why I embarked on the journey. My mind's eye couldn't SEE the progress until I put them side by side. I have a long way to go...but today I relished in how far I have come. I don't intend on giving up or giving in.....today I am as motivated as ever!

Definitely looking like you are well on your way to becoming the new you!

you can definately see the difference in your face... really looking good.. keep up the good work.

I can see a change. Keep up the good work.

You're looking amazing! You were always a very pretty woman but looking new and improved!

yes... you can definitely see the progress! congrats

I need to do this too, but there are so few before pictures of me... someone would pull out a camera and I'd run!!! I've lost 50 pounds... I'm only 20 pounds from goal and I still run from the camera! However on the rare occasion someone gets a pic now and I see it... I still see the fat me. I honestly look at my photos now and think "Geez, if I'm this large now, I can't even imagine what I must have looked like before." I've gone from a size 22 to a 12/14 but my mental image of myself just hasn't caught up and I'm beginning to wonder if it ever will...

I'm still pre-surgery and completing insurance requirements- but this is something I'm trying to prepare for... The fact I may never be ok with how I look

I'm still pre-surgery and completing insurance requirements- but this is something I'm trying to prepare for... The fact I may never be ok with how I look

You will be okay with your results!!! We have to prepare ourselves mentally that we r enough ! And that old person is gone. Although I haven't had mine yet I'm preparing My mind for that .

I need to do this too' date=' but there are so few before pictures of me... someone would pull out a camera and I'd run!!! I've lost 50 pounds... I'm only 20 pounds from goal and I still run from the camera! However on the rare occasion someone gets a pic now and I see it... I still see the fat me. I honestly look at my photos now and think "Geez, if I'm this large now, I can't even imagine what I must have looked like before." I've gone from a size 22 to a 12/14 but my mental image of myself just hasn't caught up and I'm beginning to wonder if it ever will...[/quote']

Just like we had to change our mindset to a life style change to lost weight, we have to change our mindset to accept the changes in our new bodies. It's all about a mindset change.

I'm new to this so forgive me if I'm posting improperly. I was banded on 1/8/13 and I've lost 10-15 lbs. to this point 4/14/13. My dr. Is a bit conservative but I'm really feeling disappointed to this point. I've had 2 fills hopefully getting another tomorrow! I see some folks losing 40-50 lbs in 6 months and I'm really discouraged!! Any similar stories or advice??? Thanks!

Please don't compare your weight loss results with someone else's. We are lose differently. People with more weight to lose, tend to lose more in the beginning. Any weight lost is a victory. When I compared my weight lost to others, I became frustrated. My frustration lead me to fall off the wagon. I have learned a few things since being band:

1. DON'T compare my results with someone else's

2. Everybody's body is different

3. I didn't gain weight over night, therefore I can't expect to lose weight overnight

4. EVERY pound lost is a VICTORY

5. IT DOES GET BETTER!!!!!

Be Encouraged!!!!!

I'm new to this so forgive me if I'm posting improperly. I was banded on 1/8/13 and I've lost 10-15 lbs. to this point 4/14/13. My dr. Is a bit conservative but I'm really feeling disappointed to this point. I've had 2 fills hopefully getting another tomorrow! I see some folks losing 40-50 lbs in 6 months and I'm really discouraged!! Any similar stories or advice??? Thanks!

Welcome,

You may get more responses if you started your own thread. I love this site. I hope you find this sight helpful in your journey. Congratulations on getting started to a new healthier you!!!!!

I need to do this too, but there are so few before pictures of me... someone would pull out a camera and I'd run!!! I've lost 50 pounds... I'm only 20 pounds from goal and I still run from the camera! However on the rare occasion someone gets a pic now and I see it... I still see the fat me. I honestly look at my photos now and think "Geez, if I'm this large now, I can't even imagine what I must have looked like before." I've gone from a size 22 to a 12/14 but my mental image of myself just hasn't caught up and I'm beginning to wonder if it ever will...

I feel the same way. I absolutely had to do this so that my MIND caught up with reality. The reality is...I was really FAT (not sure I wrapped my head around that 100%) and now the reality is that I am losing weight and my body shows it (not sure I understand that either)....lol. What a journey!! But seeing is believing...I really can't deny either any longer.

I feel the same way. I absolutely had to do this so that my MIND caught up with reality. The reality is...I was really FAT (not sure I wrapped my head around that 100%) and now the reality is that I am losing weight and my body shows it (not sure I understand that either)....lol. What a journey!! But seeing is believing...I really can't deny either any longer.

I had the same problem. I don't think I truly saw self as fat as I was. I do comparison pics every month and it really helps my head to catch up with what my body is doing although I still tend to focus on the negative areas that still need work.