Band-A-Licous In 2013!!!

[LadyLeigh2012 76]

For the past three years I have readied myself with holiday cheer and a half-ass attempt at mapping out the 'perfect' plan for losing weight in the new year.

By March I would feel defeated and begin to fear the coming of Spring, which would then lead to Summer … my least favorite time of year (even as a teacher!) because of my weight.

This year … right now … today … I am smiling!

Yes, I am nearly 100 pounds over weight, but 2013 will prove to be THE year …

The year I buy a size 10 jeans.

The year I embrace Spring with bright colors in my wardrobe!

The year I am eager for summer to arrive so I can wear SHORTS!

The year I go to the beach with my children and don't feel as if I need to hide under a black 'cover-up'!

The year I leave the lights on … if you know what I mean! :wub:

My approval letter arrived last week and I am scheduled for banding on the 18th of December … pre-op diet starts on Monday … it's not going to be easy … but neither is lugging 100 pounds around for another year.

Bring it on 2013 … !!!!!

[kah1213 311]

Woohoo. Congrats on your approval! I agree, I can't wait until summer when I can play on the beach with my nephews and not be embarassed!

[lozjacko 20]

Congratulations!! Very happy for you!!

I hope my year is 2013 for everything too. I have my first appt on Tues to see the surgeon to talk about the band. Fingers crossed.

[LadyLeigh2012 76]

Woohoo. Congrats on your approval! I agree, I can't wait until summer when I can play on the beach with my nephews and not be embarassed!

I usually avoid anything that involves a bathing suit … I know I may never wear a bikini, but it will be nice to go places with the family and jump in the waves with the kids, play in the Water park, and swim with them at various picnics and BBQs!

[MadeinMO 16]

I'm so happy for you..I feel the same way you do..I was banded on 10/11/12 and had 131 lbs to lose and now I have 96 lbs to go!! Can't wait for you to enjoy 2013!!

[LadyLeigh2012 76]

I'm so happy for you..I feel the same way you do..I was banded on 10/11/12 and had 131 lbs to lose and now I have 96 lbs to go!! Can't wait for you to enjoy 2013!!

Wow!!! That is awesome! So that's about 40 pounds lost in 6-7 weeks for you! Congrats!! That must feel amazing!

[Mimi1980 27]

I'm so happy for you..I feel the same way you do..I was banded on 10/11/12 and had 131 lbs to lose and now I have 96 lbs to go!! Can't wait for you to enjoy 2013!!

You are doing so well! Congratulations!