Today is my Bandiversary!

[Bandista 7,466]

What a wonderful post, Liz! I am so glad for friends like you through this site -- you are an important part of my life. This is not the first time I've been weepy reading a post, but this one really got me. What a wonderful success story. YOU are amazing. Reclaiming a life is such a profound act. Thank you for sharing yours with all of us. And here's to travel, dating, fun clothes, grandchildren and all the rest!

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

Congrats Sharpie!!

[gowalking 10,790]

Thank You Liz for your positive comments and helpful advice.. So happy for you. Today is my 2 year bandiversary I am so happy that I decided to take control of my weight and health when I did. I went to my primary doctor yesterday and got a glowing report. My only issue now is my flappy apron.. I have documented the rashes and hip pain. Hope I am able to have skin surgery in the future. I would still like to lose another 10 lbs or so but I am doing okay. Did not gain over the holidays and I can wear skinny jeans and boots..omg who woulda thunk.

Look at that! We're band twins. Congrats as well on your success. I do hope you can get that excess skin off but in the meantime, keep rocking those skinny jeans and boots. Woo Hoo!

[lulalove 12]

where is the LOVE button?

You are wonderful and so very well done for yourself. Enjoy the monkey bars!

Love life

Edited January 15, 2015 by lulalove

[NewBeginning2015 46]

@@gowalking, Thank you for sharing your story, it is very inspiring. Your renewed joy for life shines though and helps this newbie (17 days post surgery) get motivated to move past the pain and get to work on reclaiming my own life! Appreciate the open, honest post and pictures.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

[On_My_Way1986 5]

Congrats! That's awesome! I can't wait until I can finally wear a dress!

[B-52 7,113]

Don't ever go away as other veterans do...people here need you and your true example....

People need to believe and see this thing does work....

Enjoy your new life, you will never go back. Congratulations.

[pink dahlia 2,513]

Congratulations ! Great story ! I hear you on the being invisible part. Before WLS I was very uncomfortable with people noticing me, or going into new situations. Now ? No problems ! If people want to notice ALL of us in a new , attractive way, Im all for it ! And of course the men are looking at you !!!! YOU LOOK BEAUTIFUL !!! You literally shine in those new pictures !!! Congratulations ! You are such an inspiration !

[MandaMom23 684]

So Amazing and Inspiring! Happy, Happy Bandiversary!

[Lady VS 1,147]

Awesome testimony of how the band truly changes and saves lives. Happy two years and more.

[briefs199 337]

I love your posts. Thank you for sharing.

[parisshel 1,892]

How did I miss your initial post? Happy bandiversary, my friend. Thank you for your active and sensitive contributions to our boards.

Now, let's talk about getting you over to Paris!