After many years of wrestling with the idea, I decided on lap band surgery. This is my journey.
From frustration to fear this was not an easy decision for me and now that the journey is underway, it is still not an easy decision. But it is my decision.
I began my research years ago but fear kept me from going any further than reading about my options. I did my research, I know it will not be easy. But I am ready.
Weight loss since my journey began.
Weight lost since banded 3/1/2011
Friday, March 18, 2011
How much do you weigh Mommy?
That is what my just turned 5 yr old asked me after all the boys had taken a turn on the scale. We had made the 5 yr old get weighed to make sure he wasn't losing weight (he just had his tonsils out a week ago). As usual, the boys (I have 5) and my Mr each took a turn. I answered, "35 pounds". They looked at me kinda funny but no one had the nerve to ask except the 5 yr old. He said "nu-uh. Mommy, how much?". I then told them. "Mommy won't tell you what she weighs until she is ready to, but I will tell you I have lost 35 pounds and I worked very hard to lose each one of them. They seemed ok with that answer.
I lost an entire Sammy!
I got to thinking after that. When they were taking turns on the scale, my 3 yr old weighed 33 lbs. I have lost an entire Sammy! When I think about it that way, it is an amazing accomplishment.
So tell me why I do not see any difference. I haven't changes size in anything. I haven't noticed any difference in my appearance, not even my face which is usually the first place I notice weight fluctuations. Not in the fit of my rings, which is another place I usually notice an early difference.
My question is... how much before you started to notice a change in yourself?
I didn't start noticing a real difference until I had lost about 40, but everyone's different! No one else started noticing until then, either. I mean, I took measurements, so I KNEW there were things happening... but until you really see shirts hanging off or pants falling down, it's hard to grasp in a real way. You'll get there! :)
I didn't start noticing a real difference until I had lost about 40, but everyone's different! No one else started noticing until then, either. I mean, I took measurements, so I KNEW there were things happening... but until you really see shirts hanging off or pants falling down, it's hard to grasp in a real way. You'll get there! :)
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