Parvathi 2 Posted March 7, 2006 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.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mousecrazy 2 Posted March 7, 2006 You've done an amazing job, Jess! I have often read your posts, found lots of good advice, and always--inspiration! Congratulations! Cindy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhotoNut 7 Posted March 7, 2006 Happy Bandiversary! Five pounds from your goal? I'd say that's something to be VERY proud of! Great job, Jess! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAYGERL05 0 Posted March 7, 2006 Happy anniversary and 95 is good, super, wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DOC 0 Posted March 7, 2006 Jess you are an inspiration. Congratulations......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the best me 6 Posted March 7, 2006 Good golly. You are incredible! Well done, Jess. I can't WAIT to see your plastic surgery pics...take some and share, puleeeze! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralheit 1 Posted March 7, 2006 Wow, I only hope that one year from tomorrow, I'll be where you are right now. Congratulations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
La_madam 20 Posted March 7, 2006 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nickie456 0 Posted March 7, 2006 You have done a super job. Please let us know about the PS. I have a consult with the PS on Thursday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
banded_for_life 2 Posted March 7, 2006 Congratulations!!!! Amazing job, Jess! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyKdsDad 1 Posted March 7, 2006 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.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anwyn 0 Posted March 7, 2006 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vinesqueen 2 Posted March 7, 2006 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fee 0 Posted March 7, 2006 CONGRATULATIONS JESS:) you are an inspiration you have done a fantastic job good on you for giving up smoking:clap2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandraann 0 Posted March 7, 2006 congratulations and happy Bandiversary hope i do as well on my anniversary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
