When I first heard about the band, I was amazed that I could possibly 'finally' loose the weight. Without Gastric Bypass

Now that I'm banded, I'm amazed at the following:

6 weeks and 20 pounds gone

5 inches off my hips

2 off my waist

4 off my bust

Just 6 weeks, and my boyfriends friends noticed yesterday..."Wow..you look great! Wish you'd teach my wife how to loose weight!" (mean, I know...but was a backhanded compliment of sorts). He said he saw me from the profile and couldn't believe it! Called me 'slim'...far from it - but it felt OH SO GOOD!

I can fit into clothes from a few years ago - that I tucked away for 'when I loose the weight'. Well...I'm loosing it. I NEVER fit into the 'someday' clothes again.

I have bought some clothes in size 14/16 - so I'll have something to wear in the fall. $10 rule; anything under $10 and two sizes smaller is SAFE. Whoops!...the blouses I can get into NOW!

I am VERY aware of what I eat. Minimally processed, high Protein, low carb - which has always made me feel better.

I was dancing around the house tonight. Just dancing. Good mood...nah - just more energy.

I am amazed that TWO chicken strips, and 4 potatoe fries - FILLED ME for dinner last night (me????) I normally could eat 8 chicken strips.

AMAZED that I'm not eating at night. No urges to get up for any midnight snack. (though I do admit to my chocolate craving being satisfied!)

As a matter of fact - I'm totally freaked out that I am satisfied - never feel 'FULL'. Whole different animal. Truly something that has to be experienced to be understood.

I'm amazed that I went out Friday night, ordered my first glass of wine, and sipped it for nearly an hour!!! ONE glass of wine - 60 minutes THIS coming from a girl who's cats are named Martini and Cosmopolitan! AND...I passed on the glass of wine yesterday. Why??? In my head I thought; "Empty Calories, unneeded sugar...don't bother"! HA!!!!

I am amazed that even "I" can tell that I'm loosing my old shell. I see my face looking different. My entire puffiness is gone. I've got my hourglass back!!!

I know that I have a long journey ahead, alot more weight to loose. I have my 6 week check up on Thursday, and then perhaps we'll discuss my first fill. I know once that happens...I'll be learning to eat all over again. What I eat now, what I tolerate now - will not be - once I start getting fill restrictions.

Doesn't matter to me. What matters is that I am now leading a life, that daily...is amazing me.

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Love the enthusiasm.....congratulations on the 'empty calories' light bulb going off!!! Makes all the difference in the world.

Hey Sherrilynn!

Loved your post! So glad to see you doing so well! Keep singing...dancing..and sharing.

In just a short time we've come through surgery and the tough few days afterward. Just 6 weeks! You are having such a terrific result.

I had my first fill on Friday. I'm feeling the same restriction that I had for 3 weeks after surgery. I hope it lasts! Sounds like you're still there! WOW.

Keep in touch. Keep up the inspirational musings, too!

Your band day buddy

Kim :kiss2:

223ps/117sd/204t/135g

banded 1/30/07

first fill 3/09/07 1 cc

Congratulations to you. So positive. You are an inspiration!

Go Sherilynn! That's fabulous! Keep up the good work -- especially the dancing.

Sherilynn, you have now officially entered bandland. Good for you!

Go Sherilynn! Go!

Rock on, Girl! Keep dancing and you won't be eating!

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Isn't this such a great feeling!!! I was banded on Feb. 9th and am down 17 or 18 pounds and it just feels amazing. My face is looking slimmer and my clothes are fitting looser. I am just so please with the whole experience thus far. :banana

I am experiencing a little bit more hunger now that I have healed. My first fill is scheduled for April 14th. However, I still eat much less than before the band. I avoid breads as I tried to eat it once and it got stuck. This really helps me because I used to love to eat pizza. Now, I avoid it.

So far, I am loving my band!!!:clap2:

Hey Sherrilynn!

Loved your post! So glad to see you doing so well! Keep singing...dancing..and sharing.

In just a short time we've come through surgery and the tough few days afterward. Just 6 weeks! You are having such a terrific result.

I had my first fill on Friday. I'm feeling the same restriction that I had for 3 weeks after surgery. I hope it lasts! Sounds like you're still there! WOW.

Keep in touch. Keep up the inspirational musings, too!

Your band day buddy

Kim :kiss2:

223ps/117sd/204t/135g

banded 1/30/07

first fill 3/09/07 1 cc

Hey Bandster Sister!!!

Thanks for all your support. I will continue to sing and dance!! It's all about feeling good these day!!! :biggrin1:

No stopping me now!!!!!!!

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