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Happy Bandiversary to Me!

Humming Bird

By Humming Bird, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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Humming Bird    275

Humming Bird
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Today is my one year bandiversary. It has been a good year and I can't complain. I really wanted to hit that 100 pound mark, but had a minor bump in the road getting a cashew or something stuck which required a small unfill. I came very close to that 100 lb mark.

I have gone from a very miserable 264 lb, size 24 wearing, morbidly obese woman, to a happier 169 lb, size 12/14 slightly overweight woman! It feels great!

I have no secrets. I just do the best I can and don't let this thing control every day of my life.

Now I need to get this last 19 lbs off!

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Blaze21    5

Blaze21
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Congratulations! I just made two years yesterday. Let's do the happy dance, shall we. :)

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CSE    0

CSE
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Congratulations! It must feel really good to have the year behind you! Enjoy the new you and keep up the good work!:)

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btrieger    21

btrieger
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Happy Bandiversary!!!

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Humming Bird    275

Humming Bird
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That is so cool !!! Thanks all !

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chickadee81    0

chickadee81
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Happy Bandiversary!!! You have done awesome and are very inspirational. :)

And Bob-very cool cake

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susan1010    0

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Congratulations! I'm aiming for 100 also. I'm at 45 now and have until March 18. Way cool picture Btrieger!!

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Cocoabean    430

Cocoabean
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Congrats HB!!!!

Very cool cake, Bob!

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healthy-me-in-Az    0

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Happy Bandiversary Hummingbird! Congratulations on your success!

Today is my bandiversary. I have officially lost 60 lbs. Do I wish it was more? Yes. If I was truthful with myself, I wanted to be one of the people who made it to goal in the first year. Probably not realistic for me.

On the bright side, I have lost more than half my excess weight in 1 year. On any other 'diet' I have ever done, I would have already regained most, if not all, I had lost. I am no longer diabetic. I have gone from a size 24 pants to a size 12 pants. I was wearing 2XL tops and now I wear a medium. I am more comfortable in my skin. I don't feel bloated and tired all the time anymore.

I still have work to do. But for the first time, it isn't just a vague goal. It seems truly attainable. I will get there! And honestly, it isn't how fast we can lose it but how we maintain it. I was always a great 'dieter'. I could just never keep it off for any period of time.

I choose to Celebrate this milestone in my journey but will keep looking ahead.

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LeighaMason    19

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I am so happy for you, does a bandiversary mean presents like a birthday or anniversary? I'm thinking yes! :)

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healthy-me-in-Az    0

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I am waaaaaaaay ahead of you, Leigha! I just placed an order for the new Zumba fitness dvds for my present! I had the OLD VHS tapes and I loved them but I no longer have a VHS player. My gym offers a similar class but not at a time I can attend. I figured at least my choice of present for myself was appropriate! :ohmy: You know, as opposed to ordering myself a cake or something! :)

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Humming Bird    275

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I am so happy for you, does a bandiversary mean presents like a birthday or anniversary? I'm thinking yes! :confused:

I'm not sure what I will do because I'm broke right now. I'll think of something for a reward. :cursing:

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bevanfranks    0

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Hummingbird-

What were your symptoms-- how did you know you had something stuck that needed some unfill? Just wondering. . .

I think sometimes I get paranoid thinking I may need a small unfill.

Thanks!

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