Happy New Year! 2009 is my Year!

Happy New Year to me. I feel this is a new beginning in so many ways. It's time to start living life to the fullest and no holding back. I had my lap band surgery Dec. 14 and have so far lost about 15 pounds. I have been going up and down a pound the last couple days. I have decided to blog about it. I think it will help me document my feelings and connect with others going through the same thing.
My husband is working tonight but this is the text he sent me, "I hope you take a minute to look in the mirror and appreciate the progress you have made in only two weeks. You are looking great!" Wow! It is so nice to have a compliment. For so long I have been feeling bad about myself. I feel so good right now. Content and energetic. My self hatred has decreased. I am happier already. I am optimistic about the future and losing weight. Before the band when I would think about losing weight I would fear failing again. I have gone up and down so many times that disappointing myself another time is so hard. So far I love my band.
I can't wait for the months to come and seeing the progress I have made.