Today is my Birthday!

Happy Birthday to me I <3 my band.

I have never been happier in my life, well maybe when my two children were born!

I was banded June 29, 2009, and have lost 100 pounds and kept it off.

I have gained and lost up five, down ten, but never any more.

I have had many Fills and many Unfills.

I have been so tight it was painful.

I have been so loose it was scary, because I was able to snack with no control.

I have tested my band to the limits. My band works when I work with my band.

I have learned how to eat real food, not too much, mostly plants, with proteins first.

I choose to prepare all my own foods. I enjoy cooking now. I enjoy eating SLOW!

I am healthier and my family is healthier today.

I am three weeks into my recovery from my full body Nip and Tuck.

My Lap band surgery was way easier and faster to recover from than this.

My stitches and tape come off next week, four weeks of R &R, I have enjoyed it.

I have excellent insurance and it paid for everything except what they consider cosmetic.

I had to pay very little in the big picture. It was well worth it as far as I am concerned.

I have a NEW Better BODY. I have to look hard to see that it really is me in the mirror.

I have new clothes and I would do this over again if anyone asked me.

I want to give Best Wishes to anyone who may be considering this journey.

I know when I started, I read, and read, and blogged and blogged it helps.

I am grateful for this site I know it has helped me and my journey has been so much more successful because I have been able to write about my ups and downs along the way.

Happy Birthday to me I am proud of myself today. When I blow my candles out on my cake tonight it will be wishing the best for all the newbies. Thanks to all my LB buddies I love you. imaluckydog