Hello, I thought I might introduce myself. Not sure if anyone will really read this or not. But that doesn't really mater to me. Would love to make new friends but at the same time thought this would be a great way to record my journey.

Back story:Pre-Surgery

Grew up in Indianapolis IN. Never really was a small kid but not crazy heavy. I played sports my whole life; softball, volleyball, swimming, basketball, golf.

After High School I got a Golf Scholarship from Savannah College of Art and Design.

I was in pretty good shape, but at the same time I still wasn't very small, (was about 170) but I guess I carried it really well.

I met my husband and his two kids in Aug 2007.

On Dec 2008 we where married. (was about 225)

On Sept. 2009 we all had to move back to Indiana because of lack of jobs in GA

We finally found out we were going to have our own little one 1 week before my birthday 26th in 2010. (was about 250)

About 3 months into being pregnant i found out I had gestational diabetes.

Even though I was miserable, I was told I did a great job and got it completely under control.

After Leigha was born at (7 lbs 8 ounces) i started to gain more weight back

My weight started to get out of hand so i looked up more information on Lab-Band Surgery

On Sept 2012 I went in for my first appointment with Dr McEwin. (was 261)

At first I was told to loss 5 lbs (257)

Was then approved by insurance (was very quick) and put on 2 week protein shake diet (IT SUCKS!)

The next day had to take a test for stomach bacteria and had it.

Thank goodness for insurance would have had to pay 600 for meds

The meds were to be taken 8 a day (those really SUCKED and kinda made you feel sick)

One week into the protein diet i was down to 247

Surgery Date: Oct 23, 2012

On the day of my surgery my weight was 243 thanks to the protein shakes

The surgery went really well from what I could tell

Stayed in the hospital over night and left in the morning on my birthday

Post Surgery:

Day 1-3

Only able to drink water and had to do a breathing treatment

Was not in to much pain

Day 4-8

Was able to start drinking very small amounts of protein shakes/ other liquids

was getting around 350 calories a day

Day 9

Started to be able to have applesauce and such (so excited to have simi solid food)

Also my first visit with dietitian and was down to 239

Day 10 -19

Still on the simi solid was getting really hard and wanted to crew real food

was around 226 at the time

eatting about 800 calories

Day 20-27

Finally able to eat soft food (most anything i can cut with a fork)

Day 28

Had my first adjustment and meeting with dietitian

down to 224

Finally able to eat most anything just in time for Thanksgiving

eating around 1000 calories a day

Haderst things

NO soda

little bread

still hungry (that should change soon)

Best things

i can see big changes

feel more confident