I am so excited, I am actually losing weight. I am using the band and it is working. Since Nov,09 I have lost 28 pounds. Since Jan 4,10 I have lost 16 pounds. That is 2.5 pounds per week. My clothes are getting too big so I am buying a few new things. Some to fit me now and some to fit me next month when I am down another 10-15 pounds. I love shopping and getting new clothes. This is gonna be a great year for me. I am buying things on clearance and that are cheap because I know they will be too big for me again in another month.

I had my first fill 2/9/10. It went really well. My doc was very happy with my weight loss so far. He gave me hell at my post op appt because I didn't lose enough. But this one went really well. He had no trouble locating my port. I did forget to ask how much he put in but I don't think that matters much because it is very different for everyone. I am eatting about a cup and a half of food right now but it doesn't stick with me very long. I feel I need to eat more often. I know I need more of a fill but I will have to wait till next month. I can't complain either, it feels great to get on that scale on see I am no longer 260 pounds. I keep looking at old pictures of myself and I can't believe the difference I see in my face.

I went this weekend to Orlando FL to meet with some other lapband ladies from LBT. We had a great time. I have learned so much from these ladies in th past 3 months. It was wonderful to meet them and see their successes and struggles. We had so much fun. I wish I could have stayed longer but life is calling, right?

I am going to visit my brother in April. I hope he will be surprised by a 40-45 pound loss. He lives across the country from me so I don't see him often. Last time I saw him I believe was october. I was at my highest weight at that time. I also will be flying. I am hoping I will not be crowding out the person sitting next to me.

We are also planning a trip to Disney. I want to be down enough by then that I can fit in the rollercoaster and rides. I went to an amusement park in July 09. It took 3 people to get me into one of the seats of a rollercoaster. Hopefully I will be in onederland by then.

We are going camping and motorcycling in the mountains in July. I am looking forward to being able to ride longer without the weight. After a few hours I start get alot of pain in my back and butt. I think with the weightloss my hubby and I will both be more comfortable. Right now we are a little squished together and it makes it uncomfortable for him because he can't lean back like he needs too.

School is going great. I took the entrance exam for the nursing program and did great. Doing well on my exams. I do have a paper to write this week for my film class ( which I am dreading). I have to find common themes in several movies and write about them. I am thinking about doing it about childrens animated movies and how they appeal to children. I just took a development (psych) class and I think I could put some of that in the paper. Something about why children like animated films and how it works with their development. I don't know alot about films but I do know children and have seen alot of animated movies with my son.

I have so much to look foward to expecially now that I have the band.

wow it seems you are doing so well.. I have losy about 30 lbs in the last 4 1/2 months and i am also buying cheap clothes and afcouse getting into the stash i had in my garage that i could not fit in 1 year ago. it feels nice.

My weight is coming off very slowly...i definitally need my 3rd fill but i have to wait till the end of March for that.

I am seeing my brother in the summer, i hope he can honestly see a diference..he ofcourse has only been 10-15 lbs overweight so he cant understand what I have gone through. Hopefully by Sept i have lost atleast 70lbs...cross my fingers.

The relation between animated childrens films sounds good. i also have watched countless hours with my 3 small kids and can deffinatly see a patern. Good luck with that.

I am truly happy to read about all of your success thus far. I was just banded and to hear about your success makes me feel hopeful. Just by reading your blog entry I can tell that you are an amazing woman who is on a mission to succeed in every aspect her life. That is inspirational to others. I look forward to "peeking" in on journeys, both with weight and school. Congratulations on all that you have accomplished thus far.

Vwey HAPPY for you. We got banded the same date and have just about the same situation, I am down 28 pounds too, had two fills, and ready for my third. I am in Korea, and I go see my doctor every three weeks. Next Sat I will be getting my next fill. I feel the same as you and wish you the best in your journey.