Well, a little bit since I posted last. I meant to do this every day, I will try harder :)

Another pound lost. It is still a struggle. Even with eating as little as I do, it is a struggle. I started back on the treadmill yesterday. That felt good and like I was accomplishing something. I haven't been allowed up until now. I will go gentle.

I am really hard on myself and think that this should be happening faster. That is crazy I guess, but it is true. I know the old sayings that I didn't put it on in a year and whatnot, but I want to be rid of it already!!! Guess I am not a very patient person. It will happen.

My wounds are healing well. There are some mighty big scars that will be left, but I guess those are my war wounds! I will just tell people I got stabbed! lol Especially the one...looks just like a stab wound would look!

I guess right now I am just learning how to be patience and not so hard on myself. But, the good news, I have been shopping in my closet because I am off to Mexico soon!!! I have found a bunch of shorts and shirts that I haven't been able to get into for a while and they fit me!!! Hooray for small successes.

I guess another success if that I have not craved a single chip since this all began! That's big for a carb nut like me!

So, a few successes to celebrate!

If you have any questions about the surgery, just leave me a note and I will answer anything you would like!

Introduction

Well, here I am! Thought I would introduce myself and give you a little history. I am 44 years young. Married with two adult children. This blog is all about my weight loss journey.

On January 8, 2010 I was banded. For those that don't know what that means, I had a lap band put on my stomach to help me eat less! When I started this journey I was 228 pounds. Currently, I sit at 208. Twenty pounds down......about 68 to go! My goal is 140. I have been here before. About 10 years ago I lost 80 pounds. I did it by working out 3 hours a day and eating very little. I became anorexic. I realized it had to stop. I stopped alright and gained most of the weight back! This time, I have come to the realization that I am addicted to food and that is where I need to do my work. Don't get me wrong, I am going to be working out, but I need to overcome my obsession with food. I know this is a struggle for many.

So, here I am, open to the elements, ready to do it.

I would love to hear from those that have been there and perhaps have gone the way I have with lap band surgery! We can do this journey together!

Bev