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Ok, here it goes. Confession time! I have been banded for a year and a day. I have lost 50 pounds. Those 50 pounds were lost in the first six months of being banded. I haven't lost a pound since. Today is a new bright beginning for me. I am going to start and follow the bandster rules. The biggest two rules that I am awful about are: Drinking with my meals, and not exercising. So I pledge to all my bandster friends that today is the day I get off my a$$ and start moving, start eating right, exercising, not drinking with my meals, and stop feeling sorry for myself <disclaimer, I lost my husband due to seperation> I am going to become strong and independant and I am going to lose these 50 pounds by December 31st, 2006. EEEEEEK! Wow what a challenge it will be for me but I have called my Doc and I will get my second fill and my new bright beginning will start and develop and these pounds are going bye bye! I am determined. I will keep you all updated on my progress each week and will weight in. I will do that right now and come back with the results. I will do it nakie too! :paranoid DRUM ROLL PLEASE! 177.2 ARGH! Ive gained a pound! Not good. So 51 pounds to lose. I want to hit 126. Keep me motivated guys! I so need this!!! CHEER ME ON! :clap2: Angie

Thanks everyone! I did pretty well yesterday with the eating. Went out on the Lake and did some swimming and playing around throwing a football. I so want this to start moving in the right direction! Thanks for all your kind words. Angie

Thanks Jamie! I havent been a good bandster for about six months. :help: And so the bandster rules have left me. I feel so out of control with it? I do drink with my meals and I have stopped exercising and I am not measuring my food.. blah blah blah the list goes on! So, today is a bright new beginning. I am going to get off of here and make me an egg and not drink with it, then exercise, and follow a meal plan all day. Thanks for the inspiration and I will keep you updated on my weight loss. 100 pounds is awesome! I want to make it. Angie

Thanks Jennifer! I agree with what you said. I am seeing a therapist and it is helping. I was on wellbutrin but it made me not have any emotions. So it's been a tough battle but I am making it through. Life changes and sometimes its for the best and I will have to work through it the best I can and know how. I need to try and journal all my things too I think it may help. I am just not an organized person and just don't keep track with things like that. That is one of my downfalls I need to work on. It will come in time with patience and practice. Thanks for your kind words! Angie

Awesome! Keep on truckin and you will find your success! The lapband is a lifesaver. Angie

Wow, I can't believe a year has past and all that has came with it? To look back at how I felt and how I looked is amazing of the turn around I have accomplished. I am 50 pounds lighter and feel absolutely amazing, sexy, sure of myself and I know for a fact it is only going to get better from here! I was able to put on a size 12, cross my legs, sit on the floor without dying with leg cramps, being able to run and play with my children and not feel like I am about to pass out after 2 minutes. I get compliments all the time and I am told I look like I am in my 20's.. <SHHH, I will be 35 in Aug!> This lapband is my lifesaver! If I wouldnt have gotten it I am sure I would develop diabetes, and not have this happiness that I do for being lighter on my feet. Anyone looking at this and contemplating on getting it, dont hesitate. This was the best decision of my life. It is only going to go up from here. I have met some wonderful people on here also. I have to give a shout out to all my girls on the NC thread! You rock and you are the best support system I could ever ask for! I love you! And others that I have met on here from other states you are awesome as well. If I ever have a question, or I need someone to talk to you are here. In this year I have lost my grandmother, my gallbladder, and my DH, thru seperation. It has been tough and I havent lost since December but I think I am starting to get some strength and I am wanting to continue this lapband journey I started a year ago. God bless you all! And HAPPY BanDiversaY TO ME!!!!!

nevermind took it off. That was too big!! lol

Absolutely Terrific! You are beautiful and an inspiration to me! How did you keep that motivation up? Give me some tips girl you look awesome! Angie

OMG make me smaller please!!!!! lol

Awesome thanks! What would I do without you all!!! Angie

wow melissa I am sorry to hear this. I wish people could act civil and just leave other's alone. Why do they feel the need to act this way is beyond me. You will be fine and everything will work out it is just feeling violated. I had mine stolen a couple months back, thank goodness nothing was done to my accounts yet and I caught it in time. Have fun on your trip girl and dont think about this. I know it will be hard to not too but try. Hang in there! Angie

Thanks everyone! I so appreciate everyone. Teresita that was awesome. That really up lifted me again! Thank you everone!! Angie

Karen you said something about numbers. Well I have lost them and Kim has sent them to me throught the computer but I cant open it. But.. My exH is up in Va with the kids. They just left and I am free until Tuesday. So if anyone wants to meet up somewhere let me know? I would love to see you all. Angie

I saw that last night darn it! It was a great movie! I really enjoyed it. You are going to like it and the guy that plays Superman <dreamy!!!> Angie

That's awesome! Hi Courtney, LTNS!!! Small world huh? Angie

Awesome News JILL! I am so happy for you!!! CONGRATS!!! Angie

For some odd reason I was turned off by food. Even when my husband cooked it made me feel sick to my stomach. Just the smell of food made me nauseaous. I think that helped me get by without the food for sometime. Then when I was able to start eating again that went away. The two weeks for me was easy because food just didnt sound good at all. I wish that was the case now. Jeepers! LOL Angie

Thanks so much Dianne. I need to really focus on me and really work on ME! I need to stop dwelling on things and make sure I am putting the right things in my mouth. <which right now I just had some peanuts and chased it down with some chocolate milk> <sigh> It will get better I know. I just need to get my mind back on what I need to do and change it for the better. I am flattered to know I was an inspiration to you and whoever else. I was so focused and so in tune with how to eat and how to exercise and I totally lost it. I feel like I need to go through the surgery again to get that back. Just to get that motivation back would be awesome. I am going to do this. June 30th is my one year and I am going to start fresh and I want this 50 pounds that is left gone by Christmas. Angie

Hey Checkin in ladies. I am still alive and well. Been running like crazy and trying to get things done. Karen I am sorry to here about His Grandma. I hope he is doing ok and you too. I want to say this to you all, I love you so very much and appreciate everything you say and have done for me. I couldnt have met a better group of ladies and appreciate the hell out of you. I am going to call and get a fill scheduled and I am going to start working out, eating right, and measureing my food. I need to do this for me to make me feel better about myself. I have gained four pounds in two weeks and I feel so bad for it. I have been eating like I was back in the day and need to stop. My scale said 180 this evening and I about cried. I did make the first step and go grocery shopping and bought the right foods. I just need to implement the plan. Wish me luck ladies. I am off of here. Love you all, Angie

Aww, thanks Denika! That is very sweet of you. I do feel that what is going on has helped me with those four pounds but I really need to get up and move and eat right and get a fill and start this ball rolling again. Thanks again, Angie

I need to call for a fill. I have gained four pounds in two weeks. This isnt happening!!!!!!! I hope you do well on your liquids because it sure looks like I need too be on that with you right now. Angie

I maybe going to be in Va on the 15th, that is my Mom's bday. So not sure as of yet. Dont change anything for me. You know if i can make it I make it and if I can't I can't so dont base anything on what ive gotta say. Angie

Wow Dianne! You look absolutely amazing!! Keep up the great work. NJchic you look good as well. I saw your before and after pics and You are doing awesome. Im jealous, I wish I could be in NJ with you two!! Angie

Trying not to alarm you but you could be developing gallbladder problems? I know I had bad problems like that up in my shoulder, on my left side, and six months later I had to have my gallbladder removed. It wouldnt hurt to get it checked out. After I had it removed the gas pains in my shoulder were gone for good. Angie

Cool Deal!!! Thanks Karen. And thanks Karen's Mom! Angie