9 months later, 8 stone lighter and a size 12

[Anita75]

Just wanted to share my good news, I have lost a total of 8 stone (reached this milestone a few weeks ago) and I've HAD to buy a whole new wardrobe in a size 12 (all of it: dresses, skirts, tops, swimming costume, etc). My pre-op goal was to reach a size 16 and I'm so happy to have exceeded that goal – actually, if I’m honest, I'm over the moan – honestly could not be happier). Buying a whole new wardrobe has turned into a full time job, good thing I had two weeks off work (annual leave), which has allowed me to focus solely on this task... I do not even mind the cost associated with it (which has been considerable as I literally needed to buy everything from scratch).

I’m also truly happy that I’m able to have what I consider to be a ‘normal’ diet, and by that I mean that I’m able to eat anything and everything (I’m not intolerant to i.e. bread, pasta, meat, etc – which I believe some banders find difficult) but in much smaller portions. My food options were never a problem, the size of my portions, however, used to be huge – and this surgery has given me the help I so needed with my portion control.

I truly believe I’m happy having reached this weight/size and do not wish to keep losing any more – I never thought I’d say this, but for once in my life, I’m comfortable in my own skin!!!

I feel truly blessed that my surgeon/bariatric team have given me another change at having a healthier/slimmer life – and for that, I’ll always be thankful!!!
Anita xxx

 

[dottychic]

Brilliant and inspiring, Thanks x

 

[Mazza]

Well done Anita x

 

[j.u.s.t.l.i.z.]

Congratulations hun im so pleased for you, and you have shown banding can and does work, brilliant x

 

[Mattina]

Congratulations...I like you am having a band fitted. It's great to hear that the control of your portion sizes helped as I truely believe that this is what I suffer from. I eat healthy as my cholesterol is only 4.3 but the portion sizes need controlling, I unfortunately never feel full!!!!!

Once again fantastic news

 

[StephieAck]

Awesome work there, no wonder you are so happy.
HUGE congrats xx
Steph xx

 

[karenlouisemee]

FANTASTIC Anita you must be so proud of yourself. so happy for you that you are were you want to be.

 

[dreamofbeingslim]

Thanks for posting this it really gives us pre-oppers something to look forward to as we await our surgery. Congratulations on achieving happiness with your body. You must be thrilled to be a size 12.

 

[Cuppacocoa]

What a lovely, positive post! Congratulations to you!

Cuppa xx

 

[salski]

What cracking news! Fantastic! Im so pleased for you! x

 

[galm37]

What an amazing post. You've done so well in such a short period of time. Well done x

 

[looking forward]

Well done Anita. I had my band done just before you and have only lost 46lbs. I have struggled with it constantly.It is fantastic to see a fellow Bander do so well. I haven't been on here in ages because its such a struggle with the band and didn't want to discourage anyone else.

Thanks for sharing your success , it gives me hope.

 

[gaelic girl]

Anita, what a fantastic achievement and you are definatly an inspiration for all the banders out there. Well done xx

 

[LBD]

Really lovely to read your story. Thank you for posting. It is great inspiration for us banders just starting out.

 

[BUNNYRIOJA]

Congrats on your fab weight loss, you must be so pleased.

Bunny x

 

[archiesmum]

Fab-u-loss. Well done.