MONEL

So I assume from your posts that a wii would be a great Christmas present for the family. HO! HO! HO!

I am 39 years old. My highest weight was 375lbs. I was banded on Feb. 2008. My current weight is 237lbs. My goal is 175 lbs. I am very commited to reaching this goal before my 40th birthday (july 29, 2009).

When I began my weight loss journey in Feb. I also had 200+ pounds to lose. I have lost quite a bit and the local paper even did an article about my success. One of the ladies I work with was horrified that I was quoted in the paper saying "I am going to celebrate every freakin pound". That is what I feel you have to do, CELEBRATE every pound. Just take it one day and one pound at a time!! GOOD LUCK!!

I don't miss getting up in the middle of the night to go pee and it taking for ever to make the 1st step to the bathroom because my feet hurt so bad. I would just pray that I would make it those 20 steps. As far as the photos I did start a scrapbook my 1st day and have monthly updates. It is amazing to look back and see my progress. I have had several people take my book home to read and look at the pics. The size 32 pics look a lot different than the newest size 18 pics.

Congrats!! One thing I have learned through my band process is that you must be a little selfish. You have to take care of you for a while. I had the band on 02-20-08 and as of this morning I have lost 137 lbs. It has been awesome! As your husbands sees your results trust me he will become more and more supportive.