Spaness2012

Good for you!! Congrats....I really look forward to going to the gym now. It's awesome when our "mind set" changes!

I feel it in my clothes but it's awesome when people actually see it on you. My brother had a great reaction...he said "your face is so thin....your beautiful"! It almost made me cry. Keep up the great work!

See you on the other side......you'll be fine!

Congratulations! Rest up.....keep hydrated....be patient (patience is the hardest part for me...but I am working on it.)

Bye, bye 280's.....great work!

There is definitley a difference!! Keep up the good work!

Sounds like you are doing awesome!! I agree......"the easy way...my a*%." This takes work, recovery, and sheer determination.

Yes all normal. I had dreams of steak and mashed potatos during the pre-op liquid phase. It's your brain letting go of the emotional connection to food. This same thing happened when I quit smoking too. Your posts make me laugh! Glad your doing well!

I had such a great week! I joined a gym...returned to Friday night softball (in which I was more limber and fluid-had a great game) and I hit the BIG 40! 40 pounds down from the start of my journey. What a difference a "toddler" makes! Sometimes I feel like posting only when I am frustrated, tired, and emotionally spent. Today I am just feeling generally good! This too is post worthy!

I too learned alot about myself during "liquids". I was on them for 2 weeks pre-op and 2 weeks post op. It was brutal....but everyday was a step "away" from my emotional attachment to food. Sending good/positive thoughts your way!

Your a superhero in my eyes. It's very hard to work on both addictions. "This girl is on fire!" ~ Alicia Keys

Thank you! This is helpful! I have faith in the "bandsters" that have gone before me.

Thank you!! All this bandster wisdom actually calms my "twisted brain".

I recently went somewhere to eat and they brought out complimentary french fries and for a split second I thought..."well if it's free then I don't have the log the calories". I quickly laughed at how my brain works hard trying to keep me fat and tossed the fries after all.

Starting some of these things will make it so much easier when you are post op! Good for you! I did similiar things before I was banded for several months. I also started to chew, chew, chew more (not inhale my food) and paid very close attention to how big my bites were. Now this is becoming second nature to me. Congrats on your journey!

My rules exactley!

Love it! Thank you so much. Patience is something I am working on but I do remind myself that I didn't gain over 50 pounds in a month. But I am excited and humbled in the weight I have lost...mainly because it's been from sheer work and determination as my band isn't really working yet!

This is great news. It's amazing what happens when I actually pay attention to my body!

I use Pandora too but people would be surprised to know that I like walking to Broadway Showtunes....lol. I know...I'm a nerd.

Yay Congrats!

I am a skin care specialist in Tampa, and we do lose collagen under our eyes when we lose weight. The collagen could have been a buffer to the melanin changing underneath. I agree that it's time to look into a good eye cream and moisturizer. Dehydration can also cause the discoloration. As well as allergies (old and new ones). Go treat yourself to a facial in your local area and have them put you on a skin care program. Congrats on your weight loss!

Wow! You must be so proud of yourself? I got goose bumps. Very inspiring!

I just joined a gym this morning and had similiar hang ups. I was pleasantly surprised to see all weights, ages, and fitness levels and felt very comfortable. I only did 30 mins on the elliptical and noone cared or noticed. I would like to know how many people have already lost 50 pounds in the crowd you may encounter. Your a rockstar! Hold your head high!