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Two years ago today I was banded..

I do not regret my decision for one single second to have my band nor that I went to MX to have it done. It changed my life..I am happier and healthier then I have ever been in my life, despite my erosion on November 28th 2005. For 18 months my band did its job..I am happy to report I have lost 106 lbs to date and NO weight gain in the last 5 months without my band. I went from a size 22 to a 10..I have learend to use my head and do this solo, it is not easy ..no lie there but I am determined. Best of luck to all of you..I wish you the same success I had with my band :scared:

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Congratulations on all your past and future success. I'm glad that people like you stick around here even after loosing your band. We need all the help we can get!

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I can only imagine how proud you are of yourself. I am proud for you too. Congrats on the continued sucess even being bandless. A friend of mine who knows that I am banded asked me how long I am going to keep my band...I told him...dude, I married my band...I made a life long commitment. They will have to bury me with it.

Keep up the GREAT work.

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Happy bandiversary, Ms. Inspiration!! You have so very much to be proud of, and I am so glad you are still here to share with us. Thank you for two great years of fellowship! And CONGRATULATIONS on your continued success!! You are my hero, you know that. :high5: :hail:

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Gosh, 2 years already?

I hope that someday I will learn what YOU'VE learned.... maybe someday. :phanvan

May God bless you.

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Now THAT's a great success story! Keep up the good work. :scared:

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Happy Bandiversary SISTER! Yup two years ago for me as well. I am still struggling and trying to maintain. I have gained some but all in all the band helped me make a life change.

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I bow down to you.

ever since I met you, I knew you would succeed. Even though you were bigger than me at the time, I knew you would pass me up.

You have drive and a wonderful personality.

We all have that one thing in common, The band changed our lives.

sending love and kisses

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"APPLAUS" "APPLAUS"

You are an inspiration!!!

I too Bow down to you & pray to have your wisdom some day! You are really really a strong smart & beautiful woman! Congrats to you & your success'

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Happy bandiversary! :scared: You are an inspiration! Thanks for hanging around here & letting us all learn from you!

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WHOOWHEE Michelle!

I just thought about you today knowing that you had your band placed sometime in April 2 years ago.

Great job. You are a definite success story!

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Wow! What an inspiration! Congratulations, you deserve a round of applause girl: "Thunderous Applause Deafens Stunned Onlookers!" How's that? Keep your head up and stay smilin'. See Ya!

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What a way you have come in the last 2 years. I really dont think calling you an inspiration is a strong enough word.

Congrats and hugs

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When I read the post about missing bandsters, I wondered about you.

Congrats and I'm glad all is well. You have been and will be an inspiration to us all!

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