Continues to amaze me...

[sherilynn 1]

When I first heard about the band, I was amazed that I could possibly 'finally' loose the weight. Without Gastric Bypass

Now that I'm banded, I'm amazed at the following:

6 weeks and 20 pounds gone

5 inches off my hips

2 off my waist

4 off my bust

Just 6 weeks, and my boyfriends friends noticed yesterday..."Wow..you look great! Wish you'd teach my wife how to loose weight!" (mean, I know...but was a backhanded compliment of sorts). He said he saw me from the profile and couldn't believe it! Called me 'slim'...far from it - but it felt OH SO GOOD!

I can fit into clothes from a few years ago - that I tucked away for 'when I loose the weight'. Well...I'm loosing it. I NEVER fit into the 'someday' clothes again.

I have bought some clothes in size 14/16 - so I'll have something to wear in the fall. $10 rule; anything under $10 and two sizes smaller is SAFE. Whoops!...the blouses I can get into NOW!

I am VERY aware of what I eat. Minimally processed, high Protein, low carb - which has always made me feel better.

I was dancing around the house tonight. Just dancing. Good mood...nah - just more energy.

I am amazed that TWO chicken strips, and 4 potatoe fries - FILLED ME for dinner last night (me????) I normally could eat 8 chicken strips.

AMAZED that I'm not eating at night. No urges to get up for any midnight snack. (though I do admit to my chocolate craving being satisfied!)

As a matter of fact - I'm totally freaked out that I am satisfied - never feel 'FULL'. Whole different animal. Truly something that has to be experienced to be understood.

I'm amazed that I went out Friday night, ordered my first glass of wine, and sipped it for nearly an hour!!! ONE glass of wine - 60 minutes THIS coming from a girl who's cats are named Martini and Cosmopolitan! AND...I passed on the glass of wine yesterday. Why??? In my head I thought; "Empty Calories, unneeded sugar...don't bother"! HA!!!!

I am amazed that even "I" can tell that I'm loosing my old shell. I see my face looking different. My entire puffiness is gone. I've got my hourglass back!!!

I know that I have a long journey ahead, alot more weight to loose. I have my 6 week check up on Thursday, and then perhaps we'll discuss my first fill. I know once that happens...I'll be learning to eat all over again. What I eat now, what I tolerate now - will not be - once I start getting fill restrictions.

Doesn't matter to me. What matters is that I am now leading a life, that daily...is amazing me.

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[GayleTX 1]

Love the enthusiasm.....congratulations on the 'empty calories' light bulb going off!!! Makes all the difference in the world.

[kima 0]

Hey Sherrilynn!

Loved your post! So glad to see you doing so well! Keep singing...dancing..and sharing.

In just a short time we've come through surgery and the tough few days afterward. Just 6 weeks! You are having such a terrific result.

I had my first fill on Friday. I'm feeling the same restriction that I had for 3 weeks after surgery. I hope it lasts! Sounds like you're still there! WOW.

Keep in touch. Keep up the inspirational musings, too!

Your band day buddy

Kim :kiss2:

223ps/117sd/204t/135g

banded 1/30/07

first fill 3/09/07 1 cc

[LeeInDe. 0]

Congratulations to you. So positive. You are an inspiration!

[JulieNYC 4]

Go Sherilynn! That's fabulous! Keep up the good work -- especially the dancing.

[juliegeraci 7]

Sherilynn, you have now officially entered bandland. Good for you!

[ReneBean 3]

Go Sherilynn! Go!

Rock on, Girl! Keep dancing and you won't be eating!

:]

[Platinum 0]

Isn't this such a great feeling!!! I was banded on Feb. 9th and am down 17 or 18 pounds and it just feels amazing. My face is looking slimmer and my clothes are fitting looser. I am just so please with the whole experience thus far. :banana

I am experiencing a little bit more hunger now that I have healed. My first fill is scheduled for April 14th. However, I still eat much less than before the band. I avoid breads as I tried to eat it once and it got stuck. This really helps me because I used to love to eat pizza. Now, I avoid it.

So far, I am loving my band!!!:clap2:

[sherilynn 1]

Hey Sherrilynn!

Loved your post! So glad to see you doing so well! Keep singing...dancing..and sharing.

In just a short time we've come through surgery and the tough few days afterward. Just 6 weeks! You are having such a terrific result.

I had my first fill on Friday. I'm feeling the same restriction that I had for 3 weeks after surgery. I hope it lasts! Sounds like you're still there! WOW.

Keep in touch. Keep up the inspirational musings, too!

Your band day buddy

Kim :kiss2:

223ps/117sd/204t/135g

banded 1/30/07

first fill 3/09/07 1 cc

Hey Bandster Sister!!!

Thanks for all your support. I will continue to sing and dance!! It's all about feeling good these day!!! :biggrin1:

[sherilynn 1]

No stopping me now!!!!!!!

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