My 1 yr Band Anniversary :0)

[I'llsucceed 1]

Well its been one whole year already! Wow I can hardly believe it. Even though I am only 40 pds down & have been at a plateau forever I feel really great! I have had minimal complications & hope none for the future. I have had my share of Pbs for sure but know that I am still learning everyday that I have alot to do before that"record" in my brain is changed forever.

I joined LBT I believe a whole year before my surgery(i'll have to check the date) and couldn't have asked for a more informative caring group of people. I have actually made some life long friends here & would have never expected that to happen.

What has changed for the better:

* Not out of breath running up the staircases.

* Being able to actually run up the staircases.

* Crossing my legs!!!

* Wearing underwear again & not getting sweat rashes

(gross I know but true)

* Putting on a size 16 & having them look WAY to Big

* Having sex again & feeling VERY sexy!

* Eating like a lady & NOT a football player!

* Getting compliments;0)

* Feeling like I see light at the end of the tunnel

(this one is huge for me)

* Knowing I can lose another 40 pds this next year

* Having sex again--ohh did I already mention that!

I will post photos hopefully by this Monday with the help of Penni.

Inches Gone for Good:

Bust- 6.5"

Below Bust- 6.5"

Neck-.5 "

Waist- 6"

Hips- 5.5"

Thigh(right)- 4"

Arm(right)- 1"

A Huge thank you to all that have been so caring & given me such wise & much need advice over the past 2 years. I love you & most importantly I thank you!

Warmly

Christina

A.K.A. I'll Succeed & The "Sarge"

[vinesqueen 2]

Congrats Christina! It sure has been a wild year!

[sunsett 2]

Happy Banaversary!! You are doing great! Complements are awesome aren't they.

Keep up the good work, YOUR DOING IT!!

This is a great site!!

[CCBSTX 0]

So glad to hear how successfull you are and feel! Great NSV's. Shawn

[NJChick 3]

Congratulations !!!! 40 lbs wonderful :girl_hug:

[jtrek 0]

Happy Bandiversary!!!!!! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

[leatha_g 4]

:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: Woohoo!! Happy Bandiversary!!!

[PhotoNut 7]

:clap2: Happy Bandiversary, Christina!:clap2:

:girl_hug: (and so does that other thing you mentioned :rose: )

[seppi 0]

You have done wonderful! You must be so proud of yourself. Your inches lost are amazing. Keep up the great work!

[Elisabethsew 50]

Congratulations and Happy Anniversary!

[DOC 0]

Congrat's Sarge!

Happy Bandiversary!!!!

[Alexandra 55]

Congratulations, Christina!! :biggrin1:

[coyotegirl 3]

:girl_hug: :rose: :rose: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :rose: :rose: :rose:

Congratulations my friend!

You are doing great!

[Jammin & Losin 1]

Christina I'm so glad to see you a year later with such a big s self esteem boost and loving life!!! The band is such a great tool!!! Congrats on your success and NSVS!!! great Job!! Also you say thank you to us on LBT and I want to say too thank you for all your encouragment that you give each of us with your great outlook and suport SARGE!!!!:girl_hug: :clap2: :rose: :rose: :clap2: :rose:

[Iluvharleys 15]

Happy bandiversary! 40 pounds is great! Just look at all the improvements that 40 pounds did!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: