I am finally exercising! Yeah! I have been getting at least 30 minutes of exercise today. So far I have lost 17 lbs!!! I began to worry my progress would slow down if I did not start moving, so I am mostly doing the elliptical machine each day.

I am finally use to being hungry. It does not really bother me anymore. I still cannot wait to get my first fill on the 16th! To think about eating less, and feeling full.... I cannot wait!!!!

Three weeks ago, I would not have believed how I feel right now. I was miserable, sad, and in pain. But now I realize the surgery was definitely worth it. I have more energy, and a different perspective on life! The surgery is not a complete cure; I have had to change my eating habits and philosophy about food. The fact that I have had to change my eating habits to food I do not like has helped! I do not look forward to eating anymore! HA HA HA!!!!!

Off to the gym! I hope I keep it up! I had set a goal that I would be exercising 3Xs a week by Feb. 5th. Looks like I will make that goal! Woo Hoo!

Sounds great, so let me get this straight you continued to be hungry even after the surgery? How is that i thought this surgery is to help with portion control and make you feel full. I have four days untill surgery and cant get use to feeling hungry, I feel as if that's all i thing about. Well good luck I hope you continue your great success.

Sorry is took so long for me to contact you back Jdog! I had a death in the family and I have been out of town.

By now you have had your surgery! I hope it went well. You do not get your first fill until after your stomach has healed. So you need to monitor your diet yourself. I have pretty much dropped bread, pasta, and rice out of my diet. I eat until I am full, and when I am hungry, but only good choices of food.

In about 2 weeks you will be able to eat mushies. I have been making my own lentil soup each week and living off it! LOL I can eat salads now, and they seem to fill me up more. I go for my fill on the 16th. At that point my portions will be controlled better, and I will not be hungry. The band tightens around the vegas nerve which sends signals to your brain to tell you you are hungry.

I Hope you are doing well! :smile2: