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August 16 - It's my 4 year bandiversary



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Many of you who have been here on LBT for a while know me. For those of you who are new, thinking of being lapbanded or about to be lapbanded I am reaching out to share and Celebrate. Today is my 4 year bandiversary.:cursing::biggrin:

My experience is that if you are willing and able to learn how the lapband works and have a plan to use it everyday you can be really successful. I had almost given up on having a normal healthy body, a body that I actually love living my life in. But now it's a reality. If you're interested in reading my 4th year bandiversary blog for some inspiration click here: My Decision to Have Lap Band Surgery: I Was Lapbanded 4 Years Ago This Week

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Thanks Shannon. I'm definitely celebrating!

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Congratulations Gloria, and thank-you so much for posting! I am at a year and 3 months post-op and just a few pounds shy of my main goal - losing 100lbs. I am always looking for women like you who have been successful with the band over a long period of time. You are truly an inspiration! I jumped over to your blog, and received additional inspiration from your post re: "Staying motivated after the compliments stop coming". I am still receiving a lot of compliments, as I am still running into people that I see occasionally that see a huge difference. But I know the day will be coming that my 'new' figure will become 'just me', and the changes in my body will no longer register with most people. Your tips are very helpful. You were beautiful pre-op, and you're stunning post-op. I wish you well on your lifetime commitment to health and well-being :(

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