I just got back from Curves. I decided, since it's been a full month since I joined, I should check in and see how well I'm doing by their measurements. In case you aren't familiar, they weigh and measure you - suggested to be once a month.SO... I asked for the measurements... and lo and behold, I've lost 11 inches!!! Rock On! Here's the break down of where...
- Bust = nada
- Waist = 2.5 inches
- Abdomen = 4 inches
- Hips = 2 inches
- Thighs = 1.5 inches
- Arms = 1 inch
Now - here's my dilemma. I kind of feel like I'm cheating. Somehow, I feel like because I ended up going the band route, that it shouldn't be as BIG of a celebration as if I did it without the band. But, then I think that for all my blog-buddies, I would SCREAM at them if they said that! So why is it any less important for me? I guess it is just a combination of being thrilled that something is finally working, but somehow sad that I wasn't able to be successful before. Plus, all the little old ladies clapped and hooted for me when they rang the bell that announces your weight loss, but as I was talking to one of them who knew about the surgery who worked there, another old biddy (and I'm not trying to be mean, but she looked like a pissed off bird) sniffed and huffed when she heard us talking about lapband. Although she didn't say anything, the rest of my workout she seemed to be shooting me this "you took the easy way out" glare. Mind you, she was about 83 years old and 83 pounds soaking wet... so who knows. But it made me somehow wonder if I deserve the accolades. (sigh) Well, damn it, yes, I deserve them. I'm doing well. And whatever tools I choose to use are mine to choose, right? I don't have to justify anything to anyone. At least that is what I'm telling myself! Does anyone else out there who is a bandster ever feel this? Or am I just crazy?
6 comments:
Thats AWESOME!!!Congrats I need to mesure myself again I havent done it in a while. I think every Bandster feels that people are thinking you are taking the easy way out, I feel that sometimes but ya know what, whatever works and helps me get to a normal, healthy weight, and life, I dont care what anyone thinks!!!
When I started reading your post I couldnt figure out where the cheating came in...and I still can't really. Here is the deal. Yes you have the lapband. But you know as well as I do, the lapband does not make your bust your ass exercising (oh how I wish it did). You can go for weeks with the band and not lose. Some people fail their lapband. Sometimes we lose a couple pounds but not really inches. SO, you lost those inches bc the band motivated you, but not bc the band lost them for you. NO WAY! There is no shame in our game missy! 4" off you stomach is awesome!
thanks amy and mary - I know you're both right. I think that the mental part of this is almost harder than the physical, but I AM going to be successful at both!
thanks amy and mary - I know you're both right. I think that the mental part of this is almost harder than the physical, but I AM going to be successful at both!
I totally understand where you are coming from. This is part of the reason why I won't tell people about the band. Only people who NEED TO KNOW and family that I can't hide if from. That said, Amy and Sarah are so right, YOU are the one that did the work, sweated it off and are working the band at every meal. Be proud and we're here cheering you on! WAY TO GO!
I myself loose more inches than weight, I can tell on my clothes becouse really I never messured my self pre- or after surgery, ... big mistake I know but it feels so good when clothes is big on you, it doesn't matter if is inches or weight.Good work Sarah keep at it.
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