SpecialK 22 Posted March 17, 2015 Happy 7 year Bandiversary to all my St Patrick's Day lapband buddies that called ourselves the Shrinking Shamrocks! For March 2008. Still glad I made this choice and though my own choices resulted in some weight regain, I'm still 75-80 lbs less than my pre-surgery weight in 2008. I'm trying hard to pull my choices in line including getting the exercise my surgeon emphasized from Day 1. Have a great day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandista 7,466 Posted March 17, 2015 Happy Shrinking Shamrock Day -- seven years and 75-80 pounds is a lot to Celebrate. And way to go regrouping for your next goals. I'm pretty sure exercising is the magic ingredient. Looking forward to better weather so I can resume walking outdoors as that really worked for me. Big plans for my body this spring, lol! Thanks for posting -- so inspirational when long-term banders chime in here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustWatchMe 7,117 Posted March 17, 2015 Congratulations !! So glad you posted this because it inspires me to long term band success !!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sharpie 3,306 Posted March 17, 2015 happy bandiversary, I did my walk today, it is beautiful sunny and warm here in North Fla. 70-80 lbs is a good loss and you are working on getting your focus back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Julie norton 2,850 Posted March 17, 2015 Happy bandiversary! It works for us... Don't listen to all the negative chatter out there. Just enjoy not gaining weight back andovimg in this world at a smaller size????❤️ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2babutterfly 483 Posted March 17, 2015 Congratulations on such an accomplishment!! I'll have my 7 year bandiversary in May! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady VS 1,147 Posted March 17, 2015 Happy 7 yrs. Congratulations Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpecialK 22 Posted May 6, 2016 Hi there this is my 8th year as a lapband patient. I joined WW in October 2015 and have lost 25 lbs to now be back to the 95 lbs lost mark from where I started pre band. I find the weekly weigh in accountability and peer meeting support is helping me, not like band restriction helps, but more emotional and motivational support. My hospital's bariatric program has a monthly support group but it's a travel constraint and inconvenient time for me for the last several years but I changed jobs about 7 months ago and will try to reconnect to that as it was informative and helpful to see others who are trying. Go Columbus Ohio go! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
