3 Yr Bandiversary

[emjay 8]

I have been sitting at my desk today wondering why I kept thinking today was somebody's birthday, anniversary or some other important day I was forgetting until it just hit me, it's MINE!

3 years ago today (which was Good Friday), I had my surgery. It has opened up a whole new life for me in so many ways. For the first time in my 47 years of life, I feel like I have some control over my life and what I put in my mouth. I've managed to keep most of the weight off, having gained back about 10-12 lbs from my lowest, but knowing that if I concentrate on what I need to do, I can get it off. I have the confidence in myself to be able to achieve that.

So, I hate to toot my own horn, but I felt like I needed to tell somebody. I'm very grateful to everyone that has helped me along the way, including many of you on this forum. Support is a beautiful thing and a tremendous help. Get it anywhere you can. So to all of you on your journey and beyond, be proud of yourself for making a difference in your life and having the courage to do what you can to make your goals happen. And thanks to all of you who have helped me.

[Dibley Dawn 84]

congrats on reaching 3 years. I am just under a month away from my 1 year bandiversary and I can say that I too am thrilled with my decision to have this procedure. it has changed my life and only hope that i can continue to lose. i am really really far away from my ultimate goal, but i am taking it one day at a time and enjoying life to the fullest.

i'm glad that at 3 years out you are still happy with your decision. congrats again!

[Holly Dolly 575]

toot away! Congrats to you!

[hopetolose 192]

You should be proud!. congrats to you!!

[highland 168]

A huge congratulations to you!!!

[dhales 98]

Toot your horn!!! I love reading long term success stories, it is very encouraging to the rest of us that are jus beginning.

[sparkplug 106]

I also have been banded for 3 1/2 years and was to goal with losing 90 pounds but got a little complacent and starting eating a little too much and/or too much popcorn. I have gained 10 pounds from my lowest weight and am struggling to get into the mindset that got me to goal to begin with. I do not eat a lot at each meal but have to get over this popcorn thing to get this weight off. I do not want to go any higher than I am and need support mentally to get this weight off before I go back to square one. I never regretted being banded but I seem to have lost total control of this snack thing on weekends.

[phatkatblue 45]

toottoot:)