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10/22/09 Six Month Bandiversary!

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Sorry, I can't share my 'cake'

 

 

 

 

Today is my six month Bandiversary! I can't believe it's been six months already! The six month diet pre-op seemed to take foreverrrrr (sorry newbies)...this past six months...OK, Bandster Hell was a little slow, but time just sped up after that. I wonder when I'll ever stop feeling like a newbie? I still learn something new here every week...the band journey is consistent in its inconsistency so there's always something new to learn.

 

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OK, you can have just a bite of this one (it's SF).

 

 

 

 

Let's see, what's happened in six months with the band? I've:

 

- Become an April 'Bunny' (and Hef still makes us weigh in weekly)

 

- Had 4 fills and now have 5.9cc/10cc LB

 

- Had to return to the hospital the week of banding; overnight on my 50th birthday (no problems)

 

- Gone from a size 22 jean to a size 16

 

- Made it through Bandster Hell while starving (but still losing weight)

 

- Had a few gain weeks

 

- Lost 46 lbs. since banding (65 total)

 

- Had a few plateaus

 

- Gone from a 34.8 BMI (37.7 originally) to 27.2 and moved from an Obese to Overweight BMI

 

- Paid my full insurance deductible

 

- Moved into Onederland

 

- Learned how to slime and PB like a pro

 

- Reached weighing less than DH

 

- Attended the Semi-Annual SWA (Scale Whores Anonymous) meeting

 

- Made lots of LB friends

 

- Reached my Sweet Spot

 

- Developed Acid Reflux

 

- Stopped 'Dieting'

 

 

 

What's happened in six months in my life? I've Celebrated:

 

- My 50th Birthday

 

- Our 27th Anniversary

 

- Our DD's College Graduation and her first (and second) 'real' job

 

- Our DS1's HS Graduation and his move to college

 

- My father's 80th Birthday

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and I've:

 

- Seen my DD buy her first car and get her first speeding ticket

 

- Visited my Alma-mater- OSU game- and watched them lose in the last minute

 

- Watched DS1 get on another Honor Roll and in his second expensive fender bender

 

- Been on vacation twice (SC and AZ)

 

 

 

 

The LB is like life...there are ups and downs, highs and lows...it's a lifestyle...and I'm loving it!

 

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P.S. FYI-I posted what I found out about hair regrowth as a comment to that blog. Click HERE

 

 

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Happy Bandiversary, you have a real help to so many people. I cant wait to get under 200. I am still hovering around 206-208. Driving me crazy telling myself this is not a race. Thanks for the tips and friendship. Mechelle

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B_G! Happy Bandiversary! Congrats! You have a great list there. Can't wait to hear about what is to come!

Congrats fellow Bunny!

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BG,

Happy Bandiversary to us, its hard to believe its been 6 months. Your numbers are so much more than mine but like you said its not a race and it just appear over night. I go in next week and I think a tiny fill will help. Like everyone has said, your information has been so informative and humorous. Thank you for taking the time and energy to keep it going. Barbara

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Very Proud of you my friend also have learned so much from you in the past months. Thanks you... Congratulations this is a real celebration. LB for Life. Best wishes imaluckydog

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congrats!! Im sure you being positive has truely helped you in your journey. Love reading your blogs!! Again congrats!!

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EXCITING!! and congratulations. Love your blog and your honesty. I am 3 months and 35 (maybe more as I only weigh myself monthly)lbs lost, could not be happier with my success!

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Happy late Bandiversary! You have done a great job and are a wealth of info for all of us. Cant wait to see what you can accomplish the next 6 months!

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congrats! Now you know what it was like 6 months out still feeling like a newbie! I have my 1 yr coming up on the 29th. I am finally starting to feel like I am not a newbie anymore.

Keep up the great work! Lots of love!

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hay congrats!!! i read your posts alot and i have to be honest...they give me inspiration every day!!!! i am 2 weeks post-op and actually not doing tooo bad. It helps that I am super motivated and havent cheated ONCE!!! (I even just made some cupcakes~which b4 band I would have licked the cake batter till I was stuffed...and didnt taste a drop of it!!!) I dont feel as though I am depriving myself...just traveling a new path to a better me and I dont need tiny pitfalls just yet. I know a day will come when having a cupcake (just ONE) will be ok, but now I only have one thing in mind...a better me!! thanks for all your words of wisdom...and again CONGRATS to you!!!! You go girl!!!!

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