Friday was my one year......

[piercedqt78 658]

I am down 74 pounds and feel great!!!! My weight loss hit a few stumbling blocks along the way but I am back on track and losing again. The only major problem I had was my gall bladder but it was bothersome preband just not enough to have it removed. After banding I had it removed and feel 100% again. I will try to get an updated picture on later today. ~Mandy

[mousecrazy 2]

I've been waiting for your post!

Glad to be first to say CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

You've been a fantastic Band-Sister, Disney-Buddy, and overall great friend!

Outstanding year, my friend!

Cindy

[Anwyn 0]

:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: Happy Bandiversary Mandy! You've done an amazing job. WAY TO GO!! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

[mousecrazy 2]

Bumping for Mandy!

[wanttobethin1 0]

I am so pround of you keep up the good work move over because I am on my way....

[mousecrazy 2]

Mandy, put up those pictures! Are they on the before and after thread?

[piercedqt78 658]

Not yet, I am going to have my niece take a current picture tomorrow. I was going to do it today but I spent the day working in my flowerbed. I planted 6 rose bushes and removed several Russian sage plants. A year ago I would have never even considered doing any of that. But today it was easy, except for the extreme heat. I am resting and drinking my Water, pictures tomorrow. ~Mandy

[the best me 6]

Congrats Mandy. I can't wait to see your pics! Yay you!!!!

[vinesqueen 2]

Congrats Mandy!

Now, post your top ten NSVs!

[piercedqt78 658]

I have a whole list of NSV's do I have to choose just 10? ~Mandy

[vinesqueen 2]

Of course you don't have to choose just 10! give us the list baby!

[piercedqt78 658]

1.I can cross my legs and breath at the same time.

2. Sex is way better.

3. I can run up and down the stairs to do laundry with no problem.

4.This may sound crazy but I can sit in the bathtub and have room on each side, my hips don't touch the sides anymore.

5. I can sit comfortably in a plane seat now.

6. I have gone from a 22-24 to a 14, soon to be a 12.

7. I can buy clothes in stores that don't even have a plus sized department.

8. I can stop eating when I am starting to get full.

9. I can and have tossed most of a cheesecake in the trash as it had gone bad. I passed on the chance to get ice cream today.

10. I can hold my head high and honsetly say I am 22 pounds lighter then the weight on my drivers license, I lied about it to begin with.

11. My seat belt fits comfortably finally.

12. I am wearing my wedding ring for the first time in a long time. (now too big)

13. I can sleep on my back without it hurting from the weight

14. There is room for me and my daughter in the recliner now.

15. I haven't had McD's in almost 6 months

16. having gall bladder out and I am not totally dreading the liquids before and after surgery.

17. The surgeon did not require my PCP to sign off on the surgery.

18. I can stand and touch the floor without holding my breath.

19. I got a new hair cut and my first question wasn't does my face look fat?

20. I can cook without having a taste before it is actually meal time.

21. Just bought a house and it is a trilevel and the stairs aren't killing me.

22. We adopted an 18 month old dog and I can keep up with her on walks.

23. I've only lost 10 pounds in 6 months but I still feel great.

24. I'm down to a size 12 and getting into some 10's

25. I bought mediums in the Jr department and they fit

26. I can carry my daughter up the stairs without being out of breath.

27. My cholestrol is actually normal without meds

28. I bought a bathing suit to wear to the community pool without a skirt or boy shorts

29. I forget to eat

30. No more midday naps

31. people don't believe I ever needed WLS

32. I bought several shirts with horizontal stripes

[NJChick 3]

WTG, shoot girl 74 lbs is AWESOME, I hope I can say the same. Congratulations

[Margo 0]

Congrats, gf!!! What a difference a year makes!!!! Can't wait to see pics....

[Nana~ 4]

Congrats!!! I wanna see pics too!