I'm just so happy right now! I went to the dr on Wednesday and lost another 7 pounds last month for a total of 40 pounds...I have NEVER lost 40 pounds in my life!!! It feels amazing!

I met with the dietician also and discussed how I am eating; she also showed me my before pics taken January 4th and I can actually see the difference. It was really good to see that because looking at myself daily, I don't see the difference...I know there is one, but I just don't see it. Being able to compare the two pictures was really good for me.

I didn't get to see the dr on Wednesday because he was in emergency surgery, so I'll see him on the 27th...hope I don't gain weight between now and then (we're on vacation and all of a sudden I can eat a lot).

I'm still super satisfied with the decision to get the lap band for many reasons beyond the way that I look....I have the energy to play ball with my kids....my husband can't take his eyes off of me....I just feel good....others are starting to notice (finally at 40 pounds)!!!

Don't get me wrong, I still have struggles....I still get frustrated on days that I feel really tight and can't eat more than a couple of bites of food at a time....I struggle with head hunger...just knowing that it is dinner time but I'm not really hungry...for the life of me, I can't remember to take my vitamins....exercise sucks and I haven't found the joy in it (YET!!!). All that said...I wouldn't change a thing!!!!!!!