I've seen a lot of negative on the site and want to share some positive. I was banded 5/14/09 and this week I weighed and hit the 20 lb lost mark. I am so excited! I am down a clothing size and never knew how good I would feel with just 20 lb gone. I had no fill at time of surgery and won't have a fill until the 23rd of this month. The compliments I'm receiving make me feel so good and that I am a success at weight loss. People call this "bandster hell" as your hunger does increase but keep in mind "you can do it"! I remind myself everyday that this is a chance of a lifetime to regain my life and take control. I am really amazed that doing without the carbs can become a habit. I'd rather have the Protein to fill up on rather than the junk. As my doctor reminded me at my first visit this journey is up to me, no one else and nothing else, not even the band. Just encouraging everyone to get their head back in the game and not to think with your stomach. I have now set another goal of 20 more pounds and will share more as I get to my new goal.

Starting Weight 276

Now Weight 256

Goal Weight 150

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Keep up the good work

Take that positive energy, remember it, and use it to get through the future. I'm down to losing about 1/2 pound every week or sometimes 2 weeks, but it continues to go in the right direction.

i've seen a lot of negative on the site and want to share some positive. I was banded 5/14/09 and this week i weighed and hit the 20 lb lost mark. I am so excited! I am down a clothing size and never knew how good i would feel with just 20 lb gone. I had no fill at time of surgery and won't have a fill until the 23rd of this month. The compliments i'm receiving make me feel so good and that i am a success at weight loss. People call this "bandster hell" as your hunger does increase but keep in mind "you can do it"! I remind myself everyday that this is a chance of a lifetime to regain my life and take control. I am really amazed that doing without the carbs can become a habit. I'd rather have the Protein to fill up on rather than the junk. As my doctor reminded me at my first visit this journey is up to me, no one else and nothing else, not even the band. Just encouraging everyone to get their head back in the game and not to think with your stomach. I have now set another goal of 20 more pounds and will share more as i get to my new goal.

Starting weight 276

now weight 256

goal weight 150

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

great job!!!

Good for you!! With each day you see the changes in your body, it will reaffrim the decision you made to have surgery. You should be proud of your progress on your way to a new you!!