One Year Band-iversary

[marie715 0]

It is hard for me to compose what to write here on my 1 year lap band anniversary. It seems surreal to write that I have lost 90 pounds since my surgery date. How'd that happen when I haven't been able to lose any weight on my own for the past 18 years? And any attempts to lose weight before that were extremely difficult.

I think I am realistic enough to know that the lap band is not for everyone but I would say that everyone who is struggling with obesity should research the heck out of it to see if perhaps it is the tool that will make a significant impact in their life.

My philosophy when I started to research the lap band was that I'd research it and do all of the pre-op tests and if it wasn't meant to be then something would come up to give me a clear indication that the lap band was not for me. And likewise, if my research and pre-op tests all went along fine, then I would have a clear sense that the lap band would work for me. And here I am, 90 pounds lighter but more importantly, 90 pounds lighter with a lifelong tool that will help me keep those (and hopefully 20 more pounds) off of me.

Edited September 7, 2009 by marie715

[123crod 170]

What an encouraging story. You should be so proud of all you have accomplished. I can't wait for my turn to be where you are.

[ld0008 0]

Congratuations, you look great. Keep up the good work.

[2Flyguys 13]

congrats to u on ur success!!!!!! how did u Celebrate? ????

[marie715 0]

congrats to u on ur success!!!!!! how did u Celebrate? ????

Thank you for your kind words. You know, I am so scared that the weight is going to come back that I really didn't celebrate. I feel like if I celebrate then I am going to jinx myself and gain the weight back. You know what I mean?

[marie715 0]

Congratuations, you look great. Keep up the good work.

Thank you ld0008 for leaving this comment. It made me happy today. :mad:

[marie715 0]

What an encouraging story. You should be so proud of all you have accomplished. I can't wait for my turn to be where you are.

Thanks, 123cord! Please email me when you are where I am now. It'll happen. My best advice is to just Follow the Rules. You will be rewarded for it. Best of luck to you throughout your journey.

[jackiebee 1]

Wow...amazing.....you are cute and small....

[ForMyBoys 0]

I am 4 days away from my one year mark and 4 pounds away from my 100 pound goal. It has been challenging but fun. I love wearing tight jeans and cute tops . I started at 265.

I had some trouble along the way. I had to have surgery because scar tissue had attached itself to an intestine and blocked it off. Also the tubbing was tangled in the tissue. I went through alot of pain and in and out of the hospital for over a month.

I have gotten over that and continue to lose weight. I don't lose as fast as before but I am still dropping about 3-5 pounds a month. I feel better than ever and am able to keep up with my kids and not embarrased to be the fat mom at their school functions. I can go to Disney World and not worry about fitting on the rides. Oh and I am having sex in positions I was to ashamed for my husband to see me in before. Wow Im like a new woman in bed now.

Edited November 2, 2009 by ForMyBoys

[Teryn 0]

Wow, congrats to you for losing so much weight in a year. I had my surgery 3 weeks ago today, have lost 15lbs so far. This past week I've not lost anything tho and am trying not to panic lol