banded for the better

as you can see by the title of this post im feeling pretty good with the decision i made to get my lapband.

its been 160 days since my surgery and each day has brought new challenges and thoughts... at the beginning i thought this was the worst choice i had ever made. i couldn't walk or stand for long stretches or even really sit up for that matter but i new i was doing this for a better life.

these past couple weeks have really made me see how well i have progressed and how happy i am with my new lease on life. at minus 50ish lbs i can run a mile, walk campus, and smile brighter! my life is different now. people complement me and that boosts my confidence even more.

my lapband has helped me to realize that food doesn't have to rule your life. that you dont need a whole pint of chocolate ice cream or pack of oreos when you're sad, grab a hershey's kiss or fun size m&ms and just feed the minor craving. its the simple things i have learned that have made this whole process easier.

the hardest part about the whole thing has really been accepting the change and getting over the fact that none of my clothes or shoes fit. its been an interesting journey... with lots of support and lots of obstacles, but no matter what i have the "home team" that helps me through.