Happy Bandiversary Michelle!

[Mariposa Bella 3]

Congratulations to both of you, I have to remind myself constantly that this band will work for me especially lately. I started out at 190 having to lose 53 lbs, and I thought that it would be much easier than it has been, it is tough dealing with these fills, too tight, not tight enough, a lot of work. The hardest thing is my idiot relatives feeling disappointed that I haven't lost all my weight and making me feel like a failure. But then I stop and think, I don't have a magic wand in me, I have a lap band that requires work and time, especially time. I have to remember that I am only five months into this and have lost 30 lbs, that will never come back (knock on wood) and then I think I'm not a failure, I'm a winner for taking control of my life and trying to live it the way I have always imagined. Well I very much appreciate reading about your success stories because they give me the encouragement that I need and you all truly inspire me to continue on my journey. Sorry for the long drawn out post, but I just had to let you all know that I am truly proud of all of us and I pray that we will beat this freaking ugly weight monster. Let's kill him and never let him come back.

[the best me 6]

WARM Congratulations to you. Thanks for being here for us and allowing us to follow your journey. You really are an inspiration.

[Iluvharleys 15]

Congratulations Michelle! You have done an awsome job and should be very proud of yourself.

[molynn 0]

Congratulations on your one year anniversaries Michelle and Penni! You guys are awesome!!!!