Got banded the 4th of august, It’s going to be 3 month the fourth of November. I am doing very well, yes I do have my bad days but most days have been great. I have lost a total of 64 pounds. Wow I can’t believe that I have lost a total of 64 pounds, it’s hard to believe. I have learned so much from having the band. I have learned that changing my life for the better is not easy, it’s hard. It’s hard because everyday I am face with the decision, "whether or not I will have a good day today"? This question is always in the back of my mind daily, because it’s hard to make tee right decision about what I put in by body and to be more active. However, I am glad to say that it’s been 4 month since I had any fast food, fatty food, or ice cream. I think my body don’t miss the bad food, I stop missing does things after the second month. However the hard decision comes when I see someone around me having ice cream or a ham burger and "My mind would send a signal to my body saying remember how good this use to be". These are the times where I need to remove myself and think about what eating this kind of food got me. I also try my best to go to the gym 4 to 5 times a week. For me this is the hard part because sometimes it feels so good to sit and relax. These are the days I remind myself of how far I have come and I refuse, refuse to give up now.

I am also on my third fill. I got filled a week ago; I have one more in December. The fills are not too bad it hurts but I guess I am getting used to it. Ya I have also learned to take my time eating because it’s so painful when I am eating to fast or not chewing well and food get stuck in the band. I am still not convince that it really get stuck in the band. I sometimes think the food is stuck a couple inches before reaching the band, because when I feel pain its in my chest area. It’s almost like I am chocking but not really because I am breathing okay and you can talk.

I most admit today was a bad day for me because I had to have some candy. I had some candy left over that I did not give to the kids. I sat for the first time since I got banded and had 5 pieces of mini size chocolate. I did not enjoy them as much as I used too in the past for some odd reason I founded them too sweet and not enough flavor. I used to love Milky Way and kit kat tried them I did not like them that much.

The great thing is today I went shopping for my up coming wedding next summer and I was getting so happy. I think it’s because I am looking forward to being a bride and before I got banded getting married was something that made me sad. I knew I could never look like those pretty skinny brides in the magazines. I also knew that it would be hard for me to find a size 28 wedding dress that did not make me look like a spackling white wall.

Congratulations on your weight loss. Keep up the good work! I'm still waiting to get the band. Hopefully it will be the first of next year after my insurance starts paying for this.

WAY TO GO.. The band is the best thing, totaly understand about trying on new clothes, it's the best and keeps getting better. Days you don't want to work out do it anyway.. More weight will melt away.. good luck.

Wow it sounds like a battle but it looks like you are winning it! I am going to be banded in 2 days and I am very nervous any advice?

I found during my pre-op diet that the foods I used to love really don't do it for me anymore. They aren't worth it. I hope I can continue to feel that way!

Great job on the 64 lbs gone FOREVER!!! Is that just since surgery!?!? That is a huge amount!

Olinka, best of luck in 2 days..Listen to the doc, for he knows what is going on.Don't compare yourself to others, stay away from those who want to steal "YOUR DREAM". Start walking as soon as you are able to, add more time, learn to make exerciseing your new best friend.Do it everyday. Drink water, listen to your body.Enjoy finding the 'NEW U'..Please keep us posted.Prayers are with you

THANK YOU I will. follow everything and WALK apparently walking is very important everyone keeps recommending it. Im excited!