My One Year Bandiversary

[Parvathi 2]

A few days late lol .. I actually managed to forget about my bandiversary :/

Its hard to believe its been a year since I started this whole thing. While I'm a bit peeved at myself for not meeting my personal goal of 100 lbs off in a year, I still say that this band is the best thing I've ever done for my health. I don't regret it for a moment.

I'll be honest and say I probably went into this thinking it was the easy way out. Its not... I've had to work for what I've achieved. I changed my eating habits and I've spent alot of the past year in the gym lol .. even began to enjoy working out. But it is a fantastic tool and without it, I couldn't have lost what I have.

I've also come to find that losing weight doesn't necessarily make life better. In the past, I've been known to say, "Oh, when I lose weight I'll be able to <fill in the blank>". That's just not always the case. If the blank happens to be a mental/head issue .. like being shy or self conscious or something .. these things need work too. I found myself having a bit of a break down when I could no longer turn to food for comfort. It had always been my coping mechanism. I've had to look for other ways to find comfort or work out problems. Its not easy, but I'm getting there...

So I'm down 95 lbs, from 262 to 167. I've went from a size 20-22 US to a size 10-12 US. My bmi has gone from 41 to 26. My sleep apnea is completely gone.

The past month I've hit a bit of a brick wall and haven't lost anything at all. That's partly because I've been slack and partly because I've quit smoking. I know what I have to do to get back on the wagon, so I just need to do it.

On April 3rd, I'll be having a Tummy Tuck and a breast reduction. Hopefully I can drop this last 5kgs before then. If I get back into the gym and stop grazing, I know I can do it.

Well, that's my past year in a nutshell....

[mousecrazy 2]

You've done an amazing job, Jess! I have often read your posts, found lots of good advice, and always--inspiration!

Congratulations!

Cindy

[PhotoNut 7]

Happy Bandiversary! Five pounds from your goal? I'd say that's something to be VERY proud of! Great job, Jess!

[JAYGERL05 0]

Happy anniversary and 95 is good, super, wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DOC 0]

Jess you are an inspiration.

Congratulations.........

[the best me 6]

Good golly. You are incredible! Well done, Jess. I can't WAIT to see your plastic surgery pics...take some and share, puleeeze!

[ralheit 0]

Wow, I only hope that one year from tomorrow, I'll be where you are right now. Congratulations.

[La_madam 20]

Happy Bandversary

WOW you have done amazing. I am so happy for you

Our stats are very similar..

Be proud, very proud..you have done well with your band and your head too

Congratulations

[nickie456 0]

You have done a super job. Please let us know about the PS. I have a consult with the PS on Thursday.

[banded_for_life 2]

Congratulations!!!! Amazing job, Jess!

[MyKdsDad 1]

Jess, congratulations! You've done a great job. I would bet that the PS will take off those last few pounds. What do you think? And it's good to see you back....

[Anwyn 0]

Happy Bandiversary Jess!! You've done an amazing job. Congrats on quitting smoking too - that's well worth maintaining your weight for a month. You must feel like a million bucks!

[vinesqueen 2]

Well done Jess! You've done an amazing job.

So, what have been your top 10 NSVs?

With a BMI of 26, you might not have any extra fat to lose! After you've had your PS, you will probably lose several pounds there as well.

[fee 0]

CONGRATULATIONS JESS:)

you are an inspiration you have done a fantastic job

good on you for giving up smoking:clap2:

[sandraann 0]

congratulations and happy Bandiversary hope i do as well on my anniversary