Well at the last day of the the month I can look back and see all the changes that have happened so far. My pre-op diet began....I only lost 4 pounds but a loss is a loss. I had my lap band placed on the 12th along with the hiatal hernia repair. Gas pain was really the worse but thank goodness I don't have to worry about it now. I can eat like a normal person but not really- if someone would have asked me if I ate a lot before I would have said no not really. *Sigh* Now I understand and accept that I was an over eater, a snacker, and all those things that damn weight loss and getting on the road to being healthier.

This month I have learned acceptance. I accept how I was and I know I can accept the changes that are going to be. 12 years and 2 deployments in the Army has already taught me to adapt but to accept things, that is different. I accept that proof for me, so far, has been in the numbers. I am down 16.4 pounds, almost 1 pound a day since surgery, minus my 4 pound pre op diet. I do have a NSV also, my wedding rings spin around my finger...:-) I just had them sized up in August and they were still tight so I will be happy to get them sized down again, hopefully this August!

Looking forward to next month-hitting the gym and my first fill but my journey's start is something I will always remember, and I can accept that too.

Congratulations to you, and well said!

I, also, was astounded by how much I really ate pre-band, lol.

Wishing you continued successes.

congrats each month will bring it's changes - keep it up

Congrats, careful for that ring, you may want to put it on a chain before you lose it! Karen

I will second that! I'm just over a month and I too thought my eating couldn't be such a huge part in my weight but now I realize just how much I would graze and that I am a food addict.

Thank you guys for the support! Come on March!