It has been two weeks and I've met my first "mini" goal! Yes, I've missed food but I also want this very bad. I had my follow up and staple removal yesterday and was told no wine for my birthday, in September, but a small glass for my husband's in December would be ok. I have to remember I didn't get in this weight mess in two weeks and it won't go away in two weeks. It is a journey, I know this as I made this trip with the lap band 10 years ago. I also realize when you are as large as I was no one will notice until I lose a lot! The little victories that I have noticed, both feet easily go on the scale, I can go up the front steps without pulling myself up, my knees hurt less. I will take these victories and celebrate. My husband is very supportive and I have to remember that he also has the right to eat what he would normally eat. He has stepped up and is learning to make his meals himself, that is pretty funny as he's never cooked. I am in a good place today. For those that are starting out, there are good days and there are small victories you can do it.

It's amazing when the people you see every single day start noticing the major differences as well as the people you don't see regularly. That's what hit me the most. Once I had the surgery and stuck to the eating plan, the weight started shedding so quickly.

Good Luck, you're right, it's quite a marathon, but totally worth it!

?CONGRATULATIONS?

Woot Woot. Just take it a day at a time. As you say, it really is a journey.