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This morning I felt a little lighter. I'm at day 18 post-op. I was able to fit into a shirt that didn't quite look good before. I was very excited.

I saw my wedding ring sitting in it's place of honor, where it's sat for several years (maybe six? I don't remember). I'm only down 23.5 lbs so far (10 prior to surgery, 13.5 since surgery), but I thought "I wonder..." 

I thought it would be way too tight, but it fits! It's nearly a perfect fit, but not perfect yet (in about 5 lbs). I was 220 lbs when I got married, and I gained enough at one point that I had to stop wearing it. I did have it resized (the size it is now), but I'm thrilled to be able to wear it again!!! 

I am really loving this band!
I was at a party today and I had so much fun!  I had so much fun that I actually forgot to eat. Have you ever heard of such a thing!! I never in my life forgot to eat. Although I will have to be careful about that. I only ate 500 calories by the time I got home at 9pm. I ate a few things and got it up to 787.
I really like being able to eat a little bit, and be satisfied!!!!  I'll keep an eye on getting good nutrician, but I do hope the hunger stays away!

I'm doing great. Feeling pretty good.
I've lost 4 more lbs. since last week. I'm now down to 287. I haven't weighed that amount in more than a year.
I'm still having some minor pain around my incisions, and having trouble trying to get in all my water. I get it in, but it's up til bedtime getting it in. I'm working on it.
I took a walk bright and early this morning. I've got to walk more. My 8 year old daughter decided to join me. It's becoming our "thing". I'm really enjoying that time with her.
I am enjoying a bit more energy. Starting to get bored with taking it easy, but I have really paid a price when I go too fast. I'm going to go with the flow this time :)

I had my surgery almost a week ago.
The surgery went ok, couple minor issues - mainly nausea. 
It's so frustrating that some Doc's and Nurses think that you don't know how to take care of yourself. I've had a few surgeries, and attempted to tell them what I would need after surgery. They didn't seem interested, and minimized what I was trying to tell them. I just hate when medical professionals disregard the patient (this time it was mainly the nurses).
Anyway, I made it through.
So far, I haven't really felt hungry. only about three times during the past week. I have loved that!!!  Before surgery it seemed like my hunger ruled my life!
I'm doing "full liquids" which I like better than "clear liquids" but still it's a bit limited.
I am feeling pretty good and have lost about 15lbs. Yippie!
Litlle bit of discomfort, but walking usually helps.
More soon.

I volunteered at my daughter's brownie troupe yesterday. One of the kids asked my daughter, "Is that your grandmother?" Ouch! Normally I wouldn't really think too much about it, but I think it's because of my weight (mostly). It really gave me some motivation! I have really been adhering to my food plan.

I in my 3rd week of recovery after major surgery (not related to WL), and I had a great day today!!
I ate healthy meals, good portions and I even went for a walk around the block!!  I was exhausted after just once around, but I did it! I'm really motivated right now and I'm inspired by many of the stories I'm reading on OH. It makes me think I can do this!

Hi!
I'm concentrating on developing my new lifestyle. I just had a hysterectomy on 3/12, so while I'm recovering, I'm reading recipies and books on WLS. I set my date for the band surgery for 6/24. I have a couple friends who questioned the timing because it's a week before my daughter's birthday. I said that I want to get started on my journey. I can't plan my surgery around food, that's kinda the problem why I need another tool for my health! 
I feel like WLS is the tool that I need to help me to make all of these changes, but the only thing that keeps hanging me up is that I'll have to eat so differently from everyone else. I figure I"m already eating differently than others, (ie. MORE), but it's still a bit of a hurdle to overcome...

Hi!
I am trying to exercise everyday. I haven't gotten real specific yet, but I'm happy to say that I've done it today! We got about 8" of snow last night. My DH shoveled it, but I took my young kids on a walk around the block. Which is alot for me since I don't do a lot of exercise. It wasn't like walking around in the spring, we had to climb over snow, track back from obstacles, etc. but it was fun.