I am so excited/proud of myself today. Today was the first day that I felt like I wanted to workout today, before it kinda been a "have to" instead of a "want to." Anyway after working out I felt so good that I parked the car at home and walked most of the places I had to today. :eek:

So I was wondering, once you decided to get banded what was your first moment or benchmark that made you realize that you were on the right track and making a positive change in your life? I'm still a pre-bander in the pre-liquid diet and I have already started to see small changes (both physical and mental). My first moment was when I realized my clothes started fitting comfortable,and almost baggy, what about you?

SBee hi and welcome!

You know you made me think a little. I think my moment when I really believed I was making a positive change in my life was when I woke up from surgery and felt secure in the fact that I was finally banded. I had finally gotten everything all together and was now going to get help to gain some control over my weight again. At my age, I had lost weight many times and gained it back. Even though I am hoping to lose at least 70 lbs and there are others who have more to lose than me, if you are 70 lbs overweight or 270 overweight, it is still depressing and very difficult to lose the weight. With the help of these bands (that didn't exist for us older ladies) it gives hope to all of us no matter how much we need to lose. Yes, you still have to use good judgement and eat right but at least you have a "friend" helping you along the way.

I think I hit that benchmark today. I had my "last supper" tonight. I also had by last beer. I feel different tonight. I am scared, but I am proud of myself for making this huge, life-changing decision. I will be banded in 2 weeks and I cannot wait! I feel like I am being reborn!