9 months later, 8 stone lighter and a size 12

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

Brilliant and inspiring, Thanks x

Well done Anita x

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

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

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

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.

What a lovely, positive post! Congratulations to you!

Cuppa xx

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Bunny x

Fab-u-loss. Well done.