Formerly Fat

Yes, I was banded Monday and I am SICK OF LIQUIDS! But I am more sick of being fat. Lol

I am very hungry though. I still can't believe that I couldn't go to the cupboard and gorge if I wanted to. I am very excited for the future.

December 31st. Bandster. Feeling great

Well I did it. Had my damn place today. Now laying back watching Ryan Seacrest trying to fill d**k Clark shoes. I have some pain at the port site and I've had some nausea. I can't wait for the pain to subside so I can really focus on the next step to change in my life. I did have a coughing fit earlier which was not fun. Good luck to everyone and happy new year to all of us.

On my way to check in...Wow. It reminds me of a quote: Alas, I always knew one day I would walk this road, but yesterday I did not know it would be today. I have been struggling with obesity all my life and contemplating the band for ten years. Today is the first day of the rest of my life. And by the way, I expect it to be a much longer life for all of us now that we have taken control!

I am scheduled for 8:30 tomorrow. Nervous, scared, and excited. Happy New Me... uh, I mean Year!

I don't start it until the 26th. Not looking forward to it. How are you doing?

I am on New Years Eve as well! So excited!

I am on New Years Eve as well! So excited!

I have been reading posts every day since I joined on Nov. 30th, but now I have to become active. I am set for surgery on December 31st. It was not planned, but i am very happy that the last day of the year is my last day in this body as I know it. i have four sons ages 3 months to 16 years. I want to watch them grow up, which is something my mother did not get to experience because of her obesity related death at 52 years old. I want to stop snoring so that I can sleep with my wife again. I want to "sleep" with my wife again instead of being so tired I have no drive. I want to play with my boys, not just sit and watch them run around. I want to do simple things like wear my pants around my waist instead of below my gut. I want to shop in clothing stores that don't have the letters X and L in their name. I want to be happy to have my picture taken and, when it is taken, I don't want to worry about how i hold my head and if my stomach is being sucked in enough. We deserve this and we WILL have this. Thank you for listening to me vent. Carry on.

December 31 is my big day. Seems like I am outnumbered by ladies, but I am so thankful to have this group. I wish you all Luck and may you feel as beautiful on the inside as you look on the outside.

December 31st.!!! Happy new year, happy new me!