It seems like it was a LOOONG time ago...

[MelAnne 0]

I originally posted my desire and anticipation for surgery.

I sit here posting this, 77 pounds lighter, a mere 6 short months after that original post.

My husband has lost 40 pounds in 3 months.

The head-crazies, the anxiety, the frustration, the exercise, the education, the successes, the pleasure......

HAVE ALL BEEN WORTH IT !!!!!!!!!!

I have about 15 pounds to goal, and feel very secure in believing in myself that I can obtain that goal by Christmas.

I have lightened up on myself, and know that I could be more like 85 pounds down right now - but I also know I would not have learned the lessons I have learned and therefore the lifestyle modifications I needed to make for the rest of my life... as they say, slow and steady.

So I sit here in total pride and own my own happiness in my successes thus far.

Today I look at the saggy skin on my tummy and it is a reminder of where I have been and what I have done about it. Not a reason to self hate myself in yet another manner.

I say to you this: If you can not find yourself in your journey of LapBand Surgery, your not looking.

Just had to post as I have been away for a while, and needed to put my success out to the world. (the internet: a manner in which you can stand on a mountain top and yell your head off! LOL)

Now I am going to go look up MellyTelly's profile and see how bad she has surpassed everyone and hopefully she will have great new pics of her skinny little self!!!!!!!!! :clap2: :tsk:

[Alexandra 55]

It's wonderful to see a post like yours, Melanie. Continued success to you and thanks so much for posting!! :biggrin1:

[barbara465 2]

Good to hear of your success. You should be proud of yourself and shout it out for all to hear. p.s. Telly looks great and has had TT surgery. That woman is amazing.

[BandaCat 1]

Those are awesome results. What would you say your exercise routine has been over the past few months?

I'm just starting and would love to have similar results!