Dear Diary,

We had our traditional Christmas Eve celebration yesterday night. I put on some clothes I had not worn in awhile and I was so at ease with myself. No tugging to stretch out clothes to make them fit better. I just put them on and felt good.

My Dad's girlfriend told me I look like I lost alot of weight. She said "You look good." I just smiled, and said thank you. I mentioned that I had cut down the amount of food I was eating. I did not say I had help with Lapband. I just didn't want to explain it to her. Only my sister, brother, husband, his family and best friend and her husband really know I had surgery. Oh yes, and my endocrinologist and allergy doctor too.

Since my surgery 7/16/07 I have lost, gained had band tightened for first time and relost the weight I had regained plus a few more.

This time of year is always a challenge since I usually do alot of baking.

I ate a few cookies but really was done after one. Before I'd eat one after the other. With a glass of milk. I'm surprisingly feeling satisfied after just one cookie.

I finally set up another followup w/ my Lapband Dr. I am looking forward to getting weighed:) this time. I don't think it's time for another fill .

I must go to bed. I'm falling asleep as I write this so good night all and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!