For those of you who have yet to undergo the surgery:

YOU CAN DO IT!

I was super nervous, especially because I didn't know what to expect...but I'm telling you that we make it so much worse than it really is. I am doing fabulous and am feeling great. No problems at all. When you get a skilled surgeon and a wonderful team (YAY to Grand Traverse Surgery), they make it such a positive experience.

For everyone:

My weight loss has slowed. I'm wondering if my body is used to such little calories going in. I've also noticed that I don't feel the band (at all), and I am HUNGRY. Protein shakes help, as do thicker Soups, and soft-type foods (like cottage cheese and applesauce), but my stomach growls a lot. But that's okay. It can be angry with me. Eventually, when I'm healthier and have weight off of me, my stomach will be happy that I put our health first. So, I let it growl every now and then. I let it remind me that I am no longer going to be a slave to food.

Be encouraged everyone! Here's to HEALTHY living!

Amen!

GReat job on your loss. This weekend I had to force myself to eat because I was not hungry. I had a yogurt after the gym and before I realized it was 2pm. I just have not been as hungry as I thought. My fitness pal has helped alot with letting me visually see what I am eating and seeing where I need to add more nutrition. Last night I did have a really upset stomach, no vomiting or nausea just upset. So today I'm really not feeling the food thing today.But overall I love my band