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I had surgery on Oct 23, 07.

I have lost 21 pounds so far tomorrow is my weekly weigh in, so I am sure I will see more results, and that number will go up.

My band is great, I hardly notice any pain at all.

I am not writing about the weight lost, I am writing about the way my body looks and feels. I was not lucky enough to be born with a pear shape, I am an apple. I used to liken myself to an egg walking on tooth picks. My body has been so out of balance, and not happy with me.

All the sudden, I'm waking up earlier, I've got a spring in my step. I feel fantastic. All this time, I cursed my body when I realized I should have appreciated it. I am so lucky that this body of mine didnt give out, have a heart attack, whatever while I was abusing it, and hating it.

i'm watching the weight loss, watching how fat is melting off of me, and for the first time, I am starting to feel like an attractive person.

Its kind of amazing.

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Isn't it funny how great it is possible to feel? I just hit the 20 pound mark this morning and I had surgery on Oct 29th. I just started walking over the weekend am up to two miles (I do in-home walking to Leslie Sansone DVD's as I have 2 small kiddos and outdoor walking is non-productive with them along). It's so weird to see how much better your body can look and we are just getting started. And people are starting to notice the weight loss, which just adds a little more spring in your step. Great job on your weight loss and I loved reading your post!!

Robin

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Thank you for your post. I am so glad to trrd the success you are having. I get banded 12-11 and hope to get back my health. Thanks again.

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Yes, thank you for your posts. Although I need to know ALL information, it sure is good to hear the positive right before surgery date.

Congrats on your success!!:clap2:

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It is wonderful that you all are feeling wonderful about your bodies after such a short amount of time! You deserve it all! Look at all the hard work we all did to get here!

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