2 months, 47 lbs, and lots of learning.

[betty_s 476]

so, the 8th was my 2 month surgiversary. my starting weight at the beginning of this process was 303lbs. i couldn't tie my shoes or get dressed without getting winded. at age 26, and dealing with my weight since age 6, i knew i wasn't going to do anything other than get fatter. i finally made the decision to get the lapband i was offered on my 18th birthday by my dad.

after 12 months of dealing with insurance, my information was finally submitted and after the longest 15 months of my life. i headed into surgery may 8th, 2014, weighing in at 284. 2 months later, i'm 256, and loving everything about my band. i've had one fill, which put me at 4.4cc's, and i have pretty decent restriction. the only foods i've had problems with so far are quinoa and dry chicken/shrimp.i dont see the changes as much as i like, but everyone else tells me how great i look, and i know i'm my own worst critic, so i'll go by their opinions.

i was cleared for swimming/light cardio 1 week out and lifting/all clear at 3 weeks out. since 3 weeks out, I have worked out in the gym 5 days a week lifting weights for about an hour/hour and a half, and 2 days a week i incorporate HIIT cardio routines. some days my port bugs me, so i take it easy, but for the most part, my body is really handling the exercising well. i was a college athlete (softball) so being active isnt really new. i kinda fell off the exercise train the last 2 years, and thats when my weight really crept up. i ENJOY going to the gym now; i look forward to it; and if i miss a day, i make it up the next.

the only thing i miss is my diet coke, but i dont miss buy size 22 pants and spending tons of money at lane bryant because it was the only place i felt comfortable shopping, spending an arm and leg each time. i'm in almost all of my 18s at this point, including my AE favorites. even my feet are getting smaller. i have more confidence and just feel better.

this band was the best decision i ever made. i only wish i had made it sooner, instead of being stubborn and thinking i could do this on my own.

Edited July 11, 2014 by betty_s

[gbb77901 113]

Good for you. Better late than never. Plus you're still so young! Congrats on your weight loss.

[catfish87 3,471]

Congrats on your great beginning! Wishing you much continued success.

[2muchfun 8,927]

I don't think I realized at 2 months the one thing that the band was teaching me? Eating healthy! The band really opened my eyes to how badly I had been eating for most of my life. Now I love preparing healthy foods and the easy to fix, easy to eat foods taste like crap to me.

I can drive by any McD's or taco bell or even Papa Johns and no longer flinch

[SandyM 1,956]

You look great. I'll bet you feel alot better. You're young and will do great with this.

[mias76 32]

You look great! I'm loosing a lot slower but it's ok.

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

You're a daily inspiration. You've got this!!!!

[Wendydarling19 310]

Look at you girlfriend!!! HUGE difference! WAY TO GO!! I am the same with my loss too... I don't see it unless I look at side by sides of myself. Decided to do that today and I was shocked!!

[betty_s 476]

Thanks everyone!!!

[Kitt3000 757]

So proud of you! Way to rock the band!

[Junebug36 154]

You are doing great!! You are a month ahead of me, and inspiring me to keep it up! Thanks for sharing your successes :-). Your positive attitude is infectious!

[Lady VS 1,147]

Cheers to a great start!!

[pink dahlia 2,513]

You are a great inspiration to others ! Way to go ! Keep up the good work !

[joaniet 11]

Thanks for the inspiration!

[MarieMarie 346]

Way to go! It is very inspiring reading these stories. I am one week post op and hoping to report my success one day!