Hi Everybody - I just want to share my journey today. It's been just over a month since I got the band and I've been doing walks and hitting the gym a few times a week but I've always wanted to be that person who said "I went hiking today in the Colorado mountains" and I did it. It was tough, very tough. I was 280 and now 263, wish it was a bigger weight loss. Today I hiked up the mountain with a very patient and understanding friend. I hiked/walked for 5 hours and boy am I hurting. I hope this is my start to a new lifestyle and to weight loss. I have to admit I did munch on some mixed fruit/nuts up on the trail, we took a break to get reenergized. Hope I didn't overeat too much but that hike made me hungry so I made a small salad and half a sandwich.

Wow! It really does put a smile on my face seeing that you are doing something that you have always wanted to do! Hiking can be so rewarding and fun and I'm sure you will continue to do it and be that person that you have always wanted to be! Even fit people need snacks to keep them going, so in my eyes you did great! You made good choices to help keep you energized for the hike! Best wishes for you on the rest of your journey, so happy that you have lost what you have and can't wait to be there and be doing something and becoming who I have always wanted to be! Can't wait to hear more! xx

cwalband: Thank you for the kind words. I hurt today but I'm going to still hit the gym at lunch and try to workout the pain. So looks like your surgery date is July 22nd. Good luck and embrace it. You will do great.

Way to go! Don't fret over eating something, but make sure you are eating something healthy and remain aware and not just munching mindlessly.