Six Month Anniversary and I'm OK...

Well, this is my six-month anniversary...I do not regret having the surgery, but at times I am disappointed that I have not lost more weight. But for me I am still a winner. Normally after losing 20 pounds I would put it right back on and more. With the band I am still losing. I'm losing slowly due to me not always following the band rules but I take responsibilities for that. Everyday I am learning so much about my band; it's likes and dislikes. I do not eat popcorn, bread, rolls, etc. So I'm still learning. As of today it's been 26 weeks since my surgery, and I have lost approximately 1 pound per week. At this rate I hoping for a 60 pound lost at my 1-year anniversary. Which is still good for me. The band has also helped me with my passion for the Gym. I workout 4 to 6 times a week. Even if I can not give an hour, I have to give 30 minutes. At times I am the last person in the Gym, closing it down with the front desk staff. I put my baby to bed, kiss hubby bye and I take time for me. I really enjoy working out and lifting weights. I can see my body shape changing and toning. This morning weigh in without clothes 248.1 (278-249=29 pound lost) NSV: If I drop something, I can pick it up... I can cross my legs in some chairs. My bras fit better. I lost some rolls on my back and but area. My but is tighter (Per hubby). I can fit into clothes I haven't worn in years. I can fit into some 18's. I have not worn a size 18 in over 10 years! I can do a push up and 200 sit ups! My face is getting smaller I have a Neck! I have energy to play with my four-year-old. I can walk up and down three flights of steps without stopping. Giving away my old size 24's , 22's and some 20's clothes. Receiving my sister's size 18's.. I will continue on my band journey. It is a lifetime journey for me and I thank GOD for allowing me to have this surgery and to achieve the level of success that is right for me. I must also thank this board for being a great tool of support for me and allowing me to met some wonderful helpful people that are always willing to answer your questions and help you in anyway necessary. You people are truly a blessing. And I would like to thank my wonderful baby sister D.P. (Lap band surgery a day after me) who donates all of her clothes to me. I am looking forward to her size 16's. LOL!!! GOD Bless. "Stop telling GOD how big your storm is and start telling the storm how big your GOD is. And see what happens next!" Author Anonymous

Congrats on your wt. loss thus far, you are doing great. I am in the same boat as you in that my wt. loss is very slow too but I know why. It sounds like you are doing great with the exercising and that you are most likely shaping your body and dropping sizes but the scale doesn't show it as much as you wi****hink you and I are going to be just fine in the long run but it is not going to come as easy as we wish. Just remember, we are all different and our metabolisms are different so the weight loss may take longer to come off but it will STAY off and that's the ultimate goal. God Bless and much LOVE big sis

Keep up the good work!! The more you continue to focus on establishing and engraining a healthy active lifestyle, the quicker you'll lose, and the more confident you'll feel in your ability to keep that weight off permanently. Tracking your total calorie intake, and making sure you're getting in enough protein can be key too. Stay positive and keep pluggin' along! --Dave 350/207/205