Well, I am offically twenty eight pounds lighter.

I lost ten on preop diet and 18 after being banded. I am feeling a lot better about myself just with that little bit of weight off. I also in a smaller sizes now. I started this journey in a 22s. I can wear 20s and they are lose.

After recovery I decided to cut off my hair and dye it brown with blonde highlights. I am thinking about going a little dark next time. I have gotten a lot of comments on my hair.. and the way I am looking.

I recieve a lot of support from my parents, coworkers and bosses. Then comes everyone in the chat room and those you meet in Lapbandtalk.com, whom has also been a great help answering questions and sharing their experience.

On a personal note: I have started to notice that my husband is becoming a little bit weird about the weight loss. However, he is also overweight. He thinks that if I am talking to a guy that I must be having an affair with him or anyone I talk to.. Its hilarious.. So, I just sit back and laugh.. I think I am becoming my a better person and I wonder what is he thinking..

This hasn't been the easiest thing that I have ever done thats for sure. During the first week or so of being banded.. I was sick but I finally overcame it when I able to have mushy foods or soups..

I have only taken one picture since being banded.. Sad, I know.. However it is my profile picture with my daughter. I have always hated pictures since I was a child so maybe this will change things.

This is a journey that I am very excited about.. I will be glad once I get to start working out.. I talked to my coordinator at the support group meeting last night about when will I be able to do more than walk. So, it looks like next week. I will start doing more. When talking to Tara, I asked could it have been from stilling be sore at my six week post op visit and she said yes.

At my week eight appointment I got my first fill. I had to 2 ccs added to my 1.8 cc that was placed in my band during surgery. Which I did not know that I had any fluid in my band.. but now I do. Which leads me to wonder could this have been my problem being sick after surgery who knows..

I feel as though I am rambling so if you are reading this I am sorry..