1 YEAR BANDED - DOWN 78 LBS

[Rebecca Cain Salpacka 100]

1 year ago today, I was waking up and anxiously awaiting time to leave for the hospital. A day that I knew, would change my life forever, and change it for the better.

I started my journey January 27th, while speaking with the bariatric surgeon. A few weeks later on March 1, I was at my heaviest weight ever, of 357 lbs. When I got the call on March 27th, saying my surgery was approved, I literally started dancing in the parking lot, that I was walking through when the phone rang. I knew my life would never be the same.

Now, a year after my surgery I am down 78 lbs from surgery day, and 91 lbs total since March 1...that is the entire weight of my son (his doc appt he had this week, weighed him at 90.4 lbs. INSANE..considering that I cant even lift him an inch from the floor, how in the world did I ever manage to carry 91 more lbs around on this body of mine....wow!

When i seen the surgeon in January, she asked me my expectations of how much weight i wanted to lose in the first year, and I said 75lbs...she said a very doable goal....and I reached it....one of the few goals I have set in my life, that I have reached (graduating college, getting married, and becoming a mom were the other big ones in which i succeeded) So I am thrilled to be able to add this to the list of my reached goals. However, I am not done...I have 115 more lbs to go, to get to my "final" goal weight...which I am setting and hoping to lose within the next 18 months.

Has this been a smooth easy ride...absolutely not! Would I change anything about it...absolutely not! If it had been any easier, I dont think I would have learned as much as I have...the band is a TOOL, not a quick fix, like so many seem to think.

I hope anyone out there that may be earlier in the journey, and struggling, will see that you can NEVER give up, or you will NEVER succeed.

Good Luck everyone, and remember to listen to your body and your band, and never stop Moving Moving Moving!

[Bandashoop 31]

That is awesome to hear. Congratulations on your success!

[KAATNS 1,473]

Incredible!! Way to go

[babypuff 44]

Happy Anniversary!! Great job and yes the band is a tool not a fix all you are doing amazing keep it up

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

1 year ago today, I was waking up and anxiously awaiting time to leave for the hospital. A day that I knew, would change my life forever, and change it for the better.

I started my journey January 27th, while speaking with the bariatric surgeon. A few weeks later on March 1, I was at my heaviest weight ever, of 357 lbs. When I got the call on March 27th, saying my surgery was approved, I literally started dancing in the parking lot, that I was walking through when the phone rang. I knew my life would never be the same.

Now, a year after my surgery I am down 78 lbs from surgery day, and 91 lbs total since March 1...that is the entire weight of my son (his doc appt he had this week, weighed him at 90.4 lbs. INSANE..considering that I cant even lift him an inch from the floor, how in the world did I ever manage to carry 91 more lbs around on this body of mine....wow!

When i seen the surgeon in January, she asked me my expectations of how much weight i wanted to lose in the first year, and I said 75lbs...she said a very doable goal....and I reached it....one of the few goals I have set in my life, that I have reached (graduating college, getting married, and becoming a mom were the other big ones in which i succeeded) So I am thrilled to be able to add this to the list of my reached goals. However, I am not done...I have 115 more lbs to go, to get to my "final" goal weight...which I am setting and hoping to lose within the next 18 months.

Has this been a smooth easy ride...absolutely not! Would I change anything about it...absolutely not! If it had been any easier, I dont think I would have learned as much as I have...the band is a TOOL, not a quick fix, like so many seem to think.

I hope anyone out there that may be earlier in the journey, and struggling, will see that you can NEVER give up, or you will NEVER succeed.

Good Luck everyone, and remember to listen to your body and your band, and never stop Moving Moving Moving!

what a great post

how refreshing to read (positive) for a change..

its all you GF..

me and this whole lapband forum is so proud of you.

YOU are the queen today....happy 1 yr anniversary dear

[Rebecca Cain Salpacka 100]

I just realized my math was off lol..its 92 lbs lost, not 91...lol

[cflick 303]

Congrats Girl! Happy Anniversay!

[TexasJeff 179]

Atta girl!!!!!!

I know you had some challenges in the beginning and now you are a over achiever.

Funny, I thought about you last night and tried to send you a PM but I guess there is a glitch and couldn't do it.

But I think about you often.

Keep the good work going.

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

Congratulations on a VERY successful year!!

[hely88 883]

Very nice story to read so early in the morning. Congrats!!!

[Rebecca Cain Salpacka 100]

Atta girl!!!!!!

I know you had some challenges in the beginning and now you are a over achiever.

Funny, I thought about you last night and tried to send you a PM but I guess there is a glitch and couldn't do it.

But I think about you often.

Keep the good work going.

Thanks Jeff, I too tried to message you about a week ago and it wouldnt go through...strange! Thanks my friend.

[katspaw 20]

Thank you for sharing your inspiring story. I am thrilled for you and hope to join you one day!

[kazjim98 618]

Congrats Rebecca!!

[Renee410 4]

For someone who was just banded 2 weeks ago, this is inspiring! Congrats!!

[Lose100 178]

Wonderful