My body has finally figured out, it can let go of the fat!!!!

[coloradobanding 5]

Hello all, I just had to share my excitement!! After listening to my doctor tell me the first 6 weeks post-op are not for losing, possibly gaining, and reading all the posts (including my own) on how it is frustrating and confusing how you don't lose weight post-op, I've DONE it!! I've turned the page and it feels awesome!

I've been doing everything I'm suppose to do; exercising, eating my full amount of Protein everyday, watching what I eat (few exceptions) and the weight would just NOT come off. I kept telling myself what I knew was true, but I tried SO hard to move that scale everyday and it wouldn't budge!

Well Friday I found my favorite pair of capri jeans (bought 2pr actually I loved them so much) that I have'nt been able to get into since Jan 2007. I found them in my closet and thought, "let me see how much longer it's going to be until these fit". Well, THEY FIT and with room to spare. I literally screamed out loud and was ecstatic! I wore them to work, and FINALLY got comments from nearly everyone about how great I look (NO ONE had said a single word since surgery about my weight loss-except DH of course but he doesn't count :thumbup:).

I got on the scale and had lost 2lbs! I got on the scale today and lost another lb. I FINALLY feel like my body has figured out what I did to it and is adjusting..DOWN. I am so totally thrilled and LOVE my band.

This was my first "mini" goal and it is done! My next goal is to lose 15lbs by May 24th (our DisneyWorld trip) which I believe is totally attainable. I just had to share, thanks for all the support..did I mention, I LOVE MY BAND?!!!

[ebar822 0]

That's wonderful!!! Congratulations!!!!

[Angie1985 0]

Congrats! You're doing great, and I have no doubt you'll reach that next goal!!

[debbie_7155 0]

congrats & good luck for your next goal, i bet you do it before May 24th

[crzytchr 3]

Congratulations on your body responding to all of your hard work!!! You deserve it. Have a wonderful time at Disney and post some pics after the trip. It can be before and halfway pics!

[YngGram 73]

CONGRATS!!! I will be banned in the morning:willy_nilly:. I am with you on the WOW! Last weekend I pulled on a pair of 18 jeans that I haven't be able to pull up in over 2 years! On Wed. those same jeans were lose on my legs. I did something to my ankle over the weekend and couldn't exercise all week, so I am extra happy.

[rathsog 0]

Way to go! Congrats for the perseverance!

[denverbear 0]

great going from Thornton Co.....had my surgery on the 23feb and I am down about 28 lbs and am loving it...have good days and bad days but it sure is nice to get on scale and see some movement for sure...keep it up...

[coloradobanding 5]

Thanks so much for all the comments, I really appreciate them!!!!! :biggrin: