formerblonde

This is a word of warning to all you skinny people out there! When you lose weight, you buy new pants. Not the elastic-waist, Omar-the-tent-maker pants. Cute skinny pants with zippers and buttons and back pockets! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE be aware that if you put your cell phone in back pocket of said skinny pants, it will fall into the TOILET!!! OMG. Twice now. I never had this problem when I was FAT!

Just finished reading your blog. Love it! Wish I would have recorded my journey as well but que sera. I'm in Vegas! Sin city baby. When you come for surgery I would love to get a cup of coffee, show you around town, or just be moral support if you need it! Again, good luck on your journey. It's the best decision I ever made!

I so love your name!! Your post struck a chord with me. Mostly the witch in your brain part. I have one too that has been living rent free for too long. My weight loss journey has been astounding. Surgery on 12/14/12. 325 pounds. Today I'm 222 and still losing slowly, but still losing is the important part! From my highest weight at 365, I've lost a whole person! I still have a small child to go, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I was vigilant for about the first 3 months, tracking food, water, exercise, and vitamins, but I don't want to be on a "diet" the rest of my life. I just want to live. So that's what I do. I eat what the "little tummy" wants to eat. I don't track it. I eat lots of chicken, but have had the occasional piece of pizza, cookie, and even chips and ice cream (gasp!). I don't exercise aside from walking my dog. I feel like I've conquered the food monster in my head, but the self-loathing, hateful, " you're a disgusting failure" b***h is still lurking in the corners of my brain. When I go clothes shopping, I never step foot into a dressing room. Too many years of utter defeat trying on clothes. I still have to fight just buying the largest size on the rack. It's the voice in my head. I've come a million miles from where I was and I thank God for this surgery every day. It's a struggle but one that I now have the strength to face. The b***h in my head is still there, but she's losing strength and getting quieter every day, every pound, every smaller size. I think it's a "time" thing. Be patient. Vent. Cry. Laugh. Sing. Dance. It will happen. All the good things you dream of. Good luck and God speed on your journey. There's a lot of us here who have had the same doubts and fears. Reach out. This forum is a wealth of support!

My BMI has gone from 50 to 36!!

Rest, drink, and walk. Hang in there!

Having a bracelet now fit as an anklet!

Today's the day Blackie!!! Good luck! Just breathe. Everything will be great!

I went through Oband. Surgery 12/14/12. I've gone from 334 pre-surgery, 325 day of, 258 current. I didn't have any problems and everyone was wonderful.

Just a question. Do you mix your powder with water or milk?

Nikki As far as the self confidence thing before surgery . . . I was just breezing along with no problems UNTILL I got into the dressing room the morning of surgery. They wanted me to put on compression stockings that were about as big as my pinky. That was a no go! Then I couldn't bend over to get on the little slipper socks. The final indignity was a hospital gown that ONLY covered my front and left my ass swinging in the breeze! I sat down and cried like a baby. The only thing going through my mind was "I can't do this. I just can't do this!" After my initial breakdown and panic attack my rational, common sense side took over and I was able to continue. The nurses were great! Got me a bigger gown and put the socks on for me. Almost 3 months and 50 pounds later, I'm putting on my own socks and my self confidence is through the roof!!! Hang in there girl. This will be the best gift you could ever give yourself! Lisa

I had a great experience! I'm down 48 lbs! I got a lot of support and information through this forum. It is scary but you'll do great! Good luck! Two months will just fly by!!

Vegas here too. I had surgery 12/14/12 and went through the o band center. They also have monthly support groups.

Amazing!!!!

2 days post op and doing great! Walking, sipping, and resting. Not as much pain as I thought there would be. The drain is just…gross! Lol. Happy I did this!

Sitting in the waiting room. Waiting to be taken back!!! It's really happening!!!!! This long journey now starts a new chapter in my life!!! Have a great day everyone!!

Congrats! I'm also scheduled for 12/14/12. I live in Vegas and am going through the O-band center for my surgery. Getting closer and excited but freaking out!! I keep thinking that something is going to happen and it (the surgery) is not going to happen! Good luck! We should keep in touch!

Just got the call! Insurance company approved and my surgery is set for December 14th!! I'm excited and scared to death! Have waited so long for this! I don't post a lot but I read every day and get so much support and encouragement from this site. Can't wait to share my journey!!

Dec 14th here. I was told I only need to do clear liquids the day before surgery.

I'm in Vegas. Going through the O band center. Today was my last diet appt. to satisfy insurance 3 month requirement. I still need to have a stress test and meet with a cardio doc. I'm hoping all goes well to schedule for mid December.