Hit 50lbs..Yipee and 1 year Bandanniversary

[Corgi 0]

Hi all,

I can't believe it is going to be 1 year since I had my lapband surgery, what a difference a year makes.

I went to see my Dr yesterday because I noticed my port moved up about 2-3 inches, (now it's sitting around the waistband area, as opposed to being on top of my right hip bone) . It was my lucky day because usually I see the PA, but my surgeon was in. He took a look and said, now I want you to lay down, he looked at the port area, then he said, I want you to stand up. He showed me where the band use to be and said that because I have lost weight, my skin is now sagging and my abdominal wall has tighten, due to excerise. So my port has moved due to a tighten abdominal wall, but it is still stitched in the same place. Then he told me to get on the scale and I lost another 5 pounds.

I will be celebrating my 1 year bandanniversary on March 18th, I wanted to lose at least 60lbs but I will take the 50, considering that I have not been 100% with my food choices. He told me I am on target, he said if I keep up the good work I can expect to keep on losing in year 2 and in year 3. He also said that down the road if I get thinner, my port might protrude so he will have to surgically reposition it. My dr. also does tummy tucks, so I will ask him if he can do that at the same time.

[banded_for_life 2]

Congratulations!!!! Keep up the great work!!

[I'llsucceed 1]

I so remember when you were banded! Its a great goal that you have achieved. Congratulations & I hope that at my 1 yr I too can be just like you:0)

[vinesqueen 2]

Congrats Corgi! You know I ask everyone this, but what were your top 10 NSVs?

Excellent work, btw!

[kimalicious 5]

Congratulations CHICKA!! Great Job!

[HarleyNana 10]

:clap2: :clap2: CONGRATULATIONS ON A JOB WELL DONE :clap2: :clap2:

[Corgi 0]

Look and feel so much better

Excercise with more ease

:mad: Climb the stair almost effortlessly

:mad: Went from a size 26/28 to a size 20

Look in the mirror more often

Get a lot of compliments on how good I look

Doctor almost ready to take me off blood pressure medication

Don't snore at night anymore

Can fit into chairs with arms better

Don't get as tired as I use to

[seppi 0]

Excellent!! Keep up the great work!

[one too many 1]

That is fantastic..you have done really well.The band helped but you have done it and will continue to do so.Keep up the great work.

[TrishS 3]

Congratulations!!!!!! I remember very well when you got banded!!! You have done a GREAT job!!!!!!!

[Cheri 0]

Woo Woo! Keep on chugging, Corgi!!! You must be so proud!!! Tigh ab wall, I would say that is your #1 NSV!!!!

Congrats!!!

~cheri

[JanetC 2]

That's awesome!! Especially the ab tightening! :confused: Congrats!

[dolphin_dreams 0]

You've done a great job! Congratulations.