Banded and feeling great!

Hi everyone just wanted to check in as it has been 4 1/2 months since I had BAND surgery and I feel great. I went to see Dr Hong yesterday for my check up and I was surprised that I lost 10.7 pds this past month. For a total of 46.7 pds down! I have had such good supporters at my work and two of my co-workers are headed for surgery the first part of October. I'm so excited for them and it will be so nice to have our own little support group. I'm heading for my next goal and that is to lose at least 20-25 pds more before my trip to Disneyworld on Nov 30th... I have to say it will be the first time in a long time that I can actully say that I will be anxious to fly. The seat size has always been a issue and I feel that it will be much different this time. I also am very anxious about all the walking that I will be doing instead of dreading it like past vacations. I also have had issues in the past of worrying about fitting into the seats of the rides as I'm a thrill ride seeker. I feel confident that I will not have to fear that now. Even though I still have a long way to go to goal , I feel really good now! Thanks to everyone who has given me support and encouragement to get thru this.

Way to go Linda! I have upmost admiration for you. Having done a lot of research (being banded Oct.6) I realize it takes more than just having surgery to accomplish the weight loss. Sounds like you are doing swell. Has it been hard to follow the diet? Any helpful suggestions for me? I am scared spitless, but am reading, researching, joining support groups, reading a book about breaking the food addiction. A bit compulsive at this point, but I dont want to screw this up, I want to do it right. Again, congradulations, and keep it up! Christie