Hi all.

I was banded on 4/6/06 and have been doing well. If I go by my mom's scale, I've lost a total of 50 pounds since my first appointment with the doctor. I have my second fill scheduled for July 12th so we'll see what the official total is then. Anyway, I went clothes shopping for the first time since banding because my skirts and pants are falling off. I literally have to hold on to them when I walk cuz I'm afraid I'll embarrass myself. Since I had no idea what size I am now, I just picked a size and went to try everything on. I got into a pair of pants comfortably (even though I didn't like them) and they were 3 sizes smaller than what I was wearing - 3 sizes smaller!!!! I called my mom and sister on my cell phone almost jumping for joy in the dressing room! My tops and blouses are 1 to 2 sizes smaller, depending on the maker. I now have clothes for the time being that actually fit and it has made my day. WHOOO HOOOO!!!!

Wonderful to see some tangible PROOF, isn't it! Keep up the good work!!

This is fabulous. I bet you wanted to cry. I can't wait until that happens to me. That is definitely a NSV. Hoo Ray for you.

Sherri

I would be SO totally jealous if I wasn't so happy for you!!!!!

Way to go!!!!:clap2:

That is the best feeling, and also knowing that you'll NEVER go back up in your weight, the sizes will just get smaller and smaller! Good for you

SHOPPING FUN AGAIN!!!!!!

Isn't it wonderful!!! Enjoy every minute of it...you've earned it! Congratulations on your success!

Emily

Good for you. You are doing great!

Way to go!!!! Your are shrinking!

That's just the BEST feeling isnt it?

I am just making my appointment for my banding and I am a pain freak. Can you tell me your experience with the pain?

I just don't want to get into something that I can't really handle.

Thanks for your information!

Congratulations on your weight loss.

Thanks everyone on your well wishes. I can't believe this is happening to ME. Shopping was a blast and I hate to shop. I could get used to this !

Darlene - I had never had surgery before so I was most afraid of this pain afterward. I think I made myself crazy thinking about how much it was going to hurt. I was very surprised and thrilled when I found it to be almost a breeze. It hurt, yes, but I was completely off pain medication by the beginning of the third day. I found a heating pad to be one of the best helpers and every day literally was better than the day before. I am not a pain martyr by any stretch, but it was tolerable for me. I could have gone back to work probably on the 5th day after surgery but I waited an additional 2 days to get my strength back and other than the fact that I couldn't lay on my side or stomach until the second week, I have had no problems at all.

Congratulations Paula! You ROCK! Way to go! Now give those old clothes to a WLS clothing exchange because you're NEVER going to need them again!

WOOHOO!

:whoo:Congratulations Paula, that is absolutely fabulous. Enjoy the new clothes, you have worked for it and deserve it. :clap2: