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Bandiversary Today ~ NOT Dissapointed, NOT Through Yet!

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janetsjourneytoslim

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:) Yes I am smilin today! One year and I am so happy and definately not dissapointed! A year ago today, I was unsure, unhealthy, unhappy and unattractive!

The lapband AP surgery has changed all that to me! I am full of confidence, if I can do this, I can do anything! I was unhealthy, on the verge of diabetis, taking Metphormin for it, High Blood pressure and High Cholesterol too were just around the corner. Now I take no meds unless I have a headache, like Normal people do. I was so unhappy with myself, I smiled on the outside, but was dying on the inside. I tried to dress to appear smaller and it worked some until I undressed and really saw myself!

I felt unattractive, unwanted and just plain miserable. I felt like I HAD to do everything! Had to go to work, Had to have friends over, Had to talk to them and entertain, Had to get up and face the world.

NOW I WANT to do all these things and more, so my life has turned around and with the help and grace of God it is all for the better!

I am not through with this Band thingy! OH NOT quite the contrare!! I am ready to start things over just like the first year! Today I start writing down my foods, I start taking time for some exercise in my life! I start with a weight loss goal, written down to work from! I see my doctor in a week, I hope he will be as pleased with my one year results as I am. God Bless you all today with your goals and efforts. If he takes care of the Sparrow, he is watching over us too!:)

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Thanks for that Janet....went to go see the anthestist (not sure if I spelled that right or not...lol) today for my surgery on the 11th. I am filled with all the same feelings you that you were when you had your surgery. Thanks to you jotting down those feelings I am feeling more sure that it is the right thing to do (even though I already knew this in my head)...thanks for that and stay strong!! Sandi xxx

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Happy Bandiversary!! Thank you for sharing those personal feelings that many of feel but sometimes have a hard time putting into words. For me it was like living on the sidelines of MY life, watching it pass me without being able to enjoy it and join in and have fun!! I kept thinking I can lose weight with this diet or that diet and my goal and motto was "Be fit before 40" when that birthday came and passed with minimal change I decided to look into alternatives which led me to the lapband - though I am just in the beginning phases of my journey I feel it is the best decision and no more watching life pass me by I will be 42 next month and I am on my way to being Fit and Fabulous and Fortyish... :)

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Congratulations! I am so glad that your life is working out the way you want it to. It is really awesome the power we do actually hold. God Bless you and keep you safe through your journey!

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Happy Bandaversary, Janet! I'm so happy for you, proud of you and inspired by you.

I wish you all the best life has to offer.............

- Sandy -

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Congrats on your bandaversary janetsjourneytoslim. I love reading your blogs and to see where you are, and you have come a long way. It's funny how a year later, we can look back at somthing that once looked so dark and sad for us. To see how we have truned things around in our life, am so proud of you. So take on this next journey of your Lap-Band with pride and in brace all that life has to offer you.. All the best to you..

LOVE IT!

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Thanks for sharing, Janet. He does take care of the sparrow, so we absolutely can rest in knowing that He takes care of us. You're such an inspiration! And happy Bandiversary - congratulations.

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Hello Janet, I have been following you throughout my journey and you are an inspiration to us all. Your posts have been very helpful to me in maintaining my road to success and I hope my journey is as successful as yours. I took an opportunity to review your albums and you have improved vastly. Girl you look fabulous. Great work, and may God be with you as you continue on the road to success again. Thanks for passing along your experiences. Ken

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