Then I .........; now I ..........!

 Then black and bron now COLOR
Size 22/24 now 14 pants and skirts
3x shirts now xl
Wore my hair frizzy now i bother to straighten it
movie theater seats more comfy
walk faster and longer
.......................
wendy

Then I hated myself for emotional eating and being fat...

Now I hate myself for drinking too much, eating the wrong things (even if its just a little), not losing weight and still being fat after 10 months into my band.

Lisa, i am so sorry. it must be really hard reading this post and feelign it doesn't happen for you!

30lbs sounds slow but would you have lost that and kept it off for a year without your band? So it is a good start.

Can we help you by making suggestions about eating? And when you say drinking do you mean sugary drinks or aclohol? No wls stops us drinking! Might therapy help?

Do let us know if we can offer help.

kate

Then......I lose10 pounds only to gain 20 back quickly

Now...I lose 10 pounds...I am able to quickly get any gain under control. i love that about my band.

THEN I used to circle parking lots forever, trying to find a spot closest to the door of a big-box store.
NOW I deliberately park acres away just so I can do the walk!

THEN I used to get into the car and drive the 2 blocks to my bank (oh yes I did - gawd!).
NOW I walk to the bank and just keep on going!

THEN I used to salivate at the thought of a big greasy bag of chips or a chocolate cake slathered in buttercream icing.
NOW I salivate at the thought of a spinach salad (oh yes I do, LOL!)

THEN I was pre-diabetic, had high cholesterol and arthritis in my knee.
NOW I walk 40km every single week and my bloodwork is spectacularly normal.

THEN I'd wake up in the morning and hate getting out of bed.
NOW I wake up each day and can't WAIT to get started!!!

I LOVE MY BAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!