It's Been One Year Today!

[Jlbrenn 1]

Today is one year ago that I had surgery. I have lost 65 lbs which puts me at 188 lbs (I gained 2 lbs during the holidays from eating poorly:). I am 64.5 inches which still puts my BMI at just obese, but when I lose a few more pounds I will be just overweight:) my goal is to weigh around 150-155 lbs. I am very happy with my progress so far and still so happy I had this done before I developed diabetes, high blood pressure, or other medical problems associated with obesity! I am wearing a size 14/16 compared to a size 22 this time last year. My last fill was in June, and I actually had part of it unfilled a few days later because I was too tight. The lap band has been a huge blessing for me!

[Shelley64 26]

CONGRATULATIONS! I'm close to my one year anniversary as well (1/11) and have seen so many benefits from lap band surgery. I've only lost 38 lbs but my lab numbers (other than cholesterol) are all in the normal range. It's the best decision I've ever made for myself. Keep up the great work!

[Cocoabean 430]

Happy Bandiversary!! Congratulations, great work!

[ieducate2 3]

Congratulations!!

[TracyC 32]

Congratulations. And best of luck in the new year.

[kll724 3,055]

Happy bandiversary, and congrats on your losses. I hope the New year brings you all the joy and losses that you are wishing for! Good luck.Karen

[Ready2 4]

Congratulations - January will be my 2 yr anniversary. I've never felt better.

[TracieR 88]

Congratulations! What a great way to start off the New Year with a new you!!

[readytogoforit 172]

Congratulations! keep up the great work!

[tombstonec 0]

HI,

It will be one year for me on the 18th.....but I must say that I feel somewhat of a failure; six months ago, I stalled losing weight while I was swimming an hour or two everyday at least five times a week; however, in all honesty, I think I ate more food. Swimming tends to leave me hungry; guess I thought that after a year, Everyone with a lpaband would lose a hundred pounds. Currently....my weight loss two months ato was 50 lbs....then I gained ten lbs back in the last two months. However, with this New Year....I plan to do better; still been eating too many calories per day. My port site still hurts and I sleep on my tummy, it wakes me up when I lay on it at night. Anyone still having that problem when sleeping? ?? God bless you all this New Year; it is Funny....in my own opinion....some times I feel the mental problem of weight issues are ten times worse than just eating less and losing weight. Take care, Cheri-----I live way out in the boonies and could use a support group.

[jerseygirl518 3]

Happy Bandaversary.

It's been a God send for me. Have a great New Year.