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Almost a Year!

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Debra G

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One month from today will be ONE YEAR since I had my lap band surgery!

WOW.

 

What a difference! I have lost 116 pounds, and only 14 pounds to go to meet my goal! I am at the high end of the recommended range of weight for my height! I have not been this weight in so many years, and yes, it does feel so good!

 

When I look in the mirror, I see a whole new me.

 

I have been at my sweet spot since June, and have not had a fill for three months - and I'm still loosing weight. During those three months, I have hit a couple of plateaus, but each time, after a few weeks, the weight began to drop again. Although it was a little discouraging, I never lost sight of my goal, and I continued my daily routine of proper eating and exercising.

 

I went to my niece's wedding dinner a couple of weeks ago and I wore a HOT red dress - It was great to see how my family reacted to my "new" appearance! Everyone was amazed, and everyone told me how beautiful I looked - ok, yes, that made me smile inside and out - lol.

 

Some people have asked me if I could have the lap band removed, and maintain my weight simply by continuing to eat properly and work out. For me the answer is NO WAY. I am a FOODIE, and the weight would just go back on. And I'm also hearing from a few friends, that I look great now, and that I should not loose any more weight - that I would look too skinny! Can you believe that - Me, TOO skinny? Those words do not compute!

 

One more thing - I was in the supermarket the other day, and a woman came up to me and said "you have a rockin body". OMG! That's me, my new look!

 

Wow, almost a year - I love it!:smile::thumbup:

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Aww this is the fun part....WAY to GO....keep it up. I love your spirit and energy and hope we can get to know one another and encourage each other to the finish line....This is truely amazing isn't it :))

Even though I just had to have my band reattached...slipped during a bad 2 weeks with the Flu...I'm trying to stay positive. Reading your Blog is really uplifting.

Have a wonderful Day!!

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Congratulations on your success! You have always had great support and recipes for everyone on this site and I'm glad you have achieved such a tremendous weight loss in so short a time! A picture would be nice???

Best of luck to you as you move forward........... :-)

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wow, what an inspirational story! I am due to be banded on 17th Oct and i just can't wait. Well done on your amazing success!

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Yes Christys_98 we will stay in touch with each other. And cheer each other on.. Having your band reattached is a great thing stay positve you are doing so well.. and Thank you for the kind words.. All the best and lets talk soon.. LOVE IT!!!

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Hello my friend you have been a great support to me and I have no words to thank you sandradee0124. You have become a friend to me.. And I will post my picture today.

Keep up all the good work that you are doing as well.. And thank you for reading my recipe of the day, I will keep them coming. ALL THE BEST TOO YOU AS WELL..

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How absolutely wonderful. You have done a great job on yourself and we all thank you for helping us with your terrific recipes. You must promise to continue checking in with us once you reach your goal. And no, I would never remove my band either. Good luck to you.

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It's so good to hear from you Bklynike. Thank you so much for all your kind words always. I will continue to post my recipe of the day for you all. It's been a tough road but am on it for a better life now. All the best to you. Talk soon..

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116 lbs! That is totally awesome! You have a great testament for others and share of yourself and your experience through your recipes. Thanks so much for that. I am so proud for you, the weight just dragged me down and now that it is coming off, I can hardly hold on to myself to give some ME time to me. I want to do it all! I know how you feel, congrats. Love the red dress!

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Thank you janetsjourneytoslim. I worked very hard at this. Just like your self it's hard to fine me time... And thank you for all your kind words. I love food and I love to cook as you know so to share all my recipes with everyone is a great joy to me. They helped me to lose so much weight without feeling hungry. All the best to you lets talk soon.

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