Happy Bandiversary Penni!

Bright · April 6, 2005

Happy Birthday to your band!!! Hope you had a great first year, and a wonderful year ahead

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princess_n_thep · April 6, 2005

YEAHHHHHH PENNI!!! Happy bandiversary girlie!

Penni60 · April 6, 2005

THanks guys. I never thought it would go by so fast.

It is still the 5th here where I am and the 6th is my actual bandiversary. I was getting mentally prepared this time last year for my surgery the next day. I was sitting outside on the balcony of my room listening to the surf hit the shore. I was reflecting on the life I was walking into after surgery. The possibilities were endless. I was dreaming of the life I was beginning to hope for. The walking without pain, fitting into regular size clothes, no more cholesterol issues, normal blood pressure, just over all feeling "healthier".

To think a year ago tomorrow I was dreaming of just being able to walk across the floor without getting out of breath to walking in the Los Angeles 5K Marathon last month. What an accomplishment.

I was feeling a little sorry for myself that I had only lost 57 lbs in one year. Then I look at that statment again. ONLY LOST 57 LBS? Holy Moly batman!! That is phenomenal. I have lost 57 lbs in one year. LOST and never to be found again. Three shouts to the good lord above for opening my eyes.

Keep up the great job guys. We will all reach our goals. Some faster than others and some slower but we WILL reach our goals.

dylansmom · April 6, 2005

Congrats to you Penni! Keep up the great work girl!

La_madam · April 6, 2005

Penni, what a year huh? Didn't it fly by?

Congratulations to you. You have done a fabulous job. You have accomlished many things since your band like your 5k and the 57 lbs gone forever! WAY TO GO!! You have been very supportive of others here and that is very much appreciated. You look beautiful. Keep it up, by this time next year imagine where you will be :cool: Pretty exciting just to think about it dont you think?

hagerteresa · April 6, 2005

Hi Penni,

Your an inspiration and I'm very proud of how you've done especially in the exercise department. I wish I could get my butt motivated and out of the cookie jar. Have a wonderful, special band day. Teresa

New Hope · April 6, 2005

The walking without pain, fitting into regular size clothes, no more cholesterol issues, normal blood pressure, just over all feeling "healthier".

You've been able to do all of that and so much more! Congratulations! I hope you and your band have a very happy long-term relationship.