cole&matt'smom 72 Posted April 10, 2013 I am coming up on my 3 month post op date. I am down 30 lbs & feel great. The band had been one if the best decisions I ever made. I have beat myself up a few times during the journey due to losing 18 lbs pre-op & only 12 lbs post op. I hit bandster hell around 6 wks post op & just recently got my 2nd fill & am finally satisfied between meals. I have lost a lot of inches though. I have a scale obsession which completely owns me. (Yes, I know...stay away from the scales!) Well I tried, my husband even took the scales to my neighbors.....I sent my son to get them 3 days later. Holy smoke, I need to get a grip. Lol!!! I'm not beating myself up as much though. I have dropped 2 pant sizes so I keep reminding myself that the pounds aren't everything. One of my NSV was to be a size 12 which is only ONE size away!!!! Hallelujah!!!! Some ppl would die if they were a size 12 but that is my goal. I do want to lose 30 more lbs though. I keep telling myself that I am half way there, I've got this. I made it this far in Bandster hell surely the next 30 will be easier:) I'm posting a before & after pic. The before wad taken in Dec. (I began my liquid diet Jan 1st) the after pic was taken this past weekend. 5 kileybug34, *sjr*, KAATNS and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanmiles23 2,198 Posted April 10, 2013 I am coming up on my 3 month post op date. I am down 30 lbs & feel great. The band had been one if the best decisions I ever made. I have beat myself up a few times during the journey due to losing 18 lbs pre-op & only 12 lbs post op. I hit bandster hell around 6 wks post op & just recently got my 2nd fill & am finally satisfied between meals. I have lost a lot of inches though. I have a scale obsession which completely owns me. (Yes' date=' I know...stay away from the scales!) Well I tried, my husband even took the scales to my neighbors.....I sent my son to get them 3 days later. Holy smoke, I need to get a grip. Lol!!! I'm not beating myself up as much though. I have dropped 2 pant sizes so I keep reminding myself that the pounds aren't everything. One of my NSV was to be a size 12 which is only ONE size away!!!! Hallelujah!!!! Some ppl would die if they were a size 12 but that is my goal. I do want to lose 30 more lbs though. I keep telling myself that I am half way there, I've got this. I made it this far in Bandster hell surely the next 30 will be easier:) I'm posting a before & after pic. The before wad taken in Dec. (I began my liquid diet Jan 1st) the after pic was taken this past weekend.[/quote'] You look great. I don't lose every week but the inches move and that is great to me. Keep up the good work 1 ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TaraKaye 44 Posted April 10, 2013 I am coming up on my 3 month post op date. I am down 30 lbs & feel great. The band had been one if the best decisions I ever made. I have beat myself up a few times during the journey due to losing 18 lbs pre-op & only 12 lbs post op. I hit bandster hell around 6 wks post op & just recently got my 2nd fill & am finally satisfied between meals. I have lost a lot of inches though. I have a scale obsession which completely owns me. (Yes' date=' I know...stay away from the scales!) Well I tried, my husband even took the scales to my neighbors.....I sent my son to get them 3 days later. Holy smoke, I need to get a grip. Lol!!! I'm not beating myself up as much though. I have dropped 2 pant sizes so I keep reminding myself that the pounds aren't everything. One of my NSV was to be a size 12 which is only ONE size away!!!! Hallelujah!!!! Some ppl would die if they were a size 12 but that is my goal. I do want to lose 30 more lbs though. I keep telling myself that I am half way there, I've got this. I made it this far in Bandster hell surely the next 30 will be easier:) I'm posting a before & after pic. The before wad taken in Dec. (I began my liquid diet Jan 1st) the after pic was taken this past weekend.[/quote'] You look amazing!!! Congrats on the 30 and the 30 to come!!!! 1 ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brock1021 46 Posted April 10, 2013 You look great!! Congrats! Thanks for the reminder about losing inches...it's hard not to focus on the scale all the time! Lol 1 ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kileybug34 173 Posted April 10, 2013 You look awesome! Keep up the good work...I love the scale too..but the inches and my clothes are what is telling me that I am doing it. I fit into my wedding dress this past weekend. It has been 10 years! 1 ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JenWis6 98 Posted April 10, 2013 You look great. Keep up the good work. I have had my husband hide the scale on me as I have entered week #3 of my first plateau and I was obsessed with the scale. He told me it was gone for a week so I didn't get frustrated and turn to food. Keep focused on your NSV and you will do great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redesigned_Curves 312 Posted April 10, 2013 Awesome job! You look amazing!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grkprncess1919 23 Posted April 10, 2013 You look great!Keep it up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cole&matt'smom 72 Posted April 10, 2013 Thanks everyone!!!! You all are so sweet & encouraging:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessicawinston 58 Posted April 10, 2013 Wow you look great I can't wait to post before and after I was jut banded Friday. I'm so happy for you thank you for the encouragement!! As far as the scale... I need to leave mine alone I just got out of surgery for gods sakes lol. Good job girlfriend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TaraKaye 44 Posted April 12, 2013 I have the same issue with the scale. I keep checking and the last few days its stayed the same I know I shouldn't but the first 16 felt good to lose... I want more, Lol.!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lavada 69 Posted April 12, 2013 I am coming up on my 3 month post op date. I am down 30 lbs & feel great. The band had been one if the best decisions I ever made. I have beat myself up a few times during the journey due to losing 18 lbs pre-op & only 12 lbs post op. I hit bandster hell around 6 wks post op & just recently got my 2nd fill & am finally satisfied between meals. I have lost a lot of inches though. I have a scale obsession which completely owns me. (Yes' date=' I know...stay away from the scales!) Well I tried, my husband even took the scales to my neighbors.....I sent my son to get them 3 days later. Holy smoke, I need to get a grip. Lol!!! I'm not beating myself up as much though. I have dropped 2 pant sizes so I keep reminding myself that the pounds aren't everything. One of my NSV was to be a size 12 which is only ONE size away!!!! Hallelujah!!!! Some ppl would die if they were a size 12 but that is my goal. I do want to lose 30 more lbs though. I keep telling myself that I am half way there, I've got this. I made it this far in Bandster hell surely the next 30 will be easier:) I'm posting a before & after pic. The before wad taken in Dec. (I began my liquid diet Jan 1st) the after pic was taken this past weekend.[/quote'] Good job. I have my surgery on April 26th I hope I can loose 30 in 3 Months. :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites