Hi everyone!

Today is my 1 year bandiversary!!

Today I weight: 229.2

I'm down 146.3 pounds!!!!!

Woo hoooooooooooo!

I have been busting my ass, and I have been eating very responsibly, and still have a treat here and there.

I don't eat: white bread, Pasta, soda or any carbonated beverages. I've sworn off roast lamb as well (we can thank a 1-1/2 hour Christmas PB for that one!)

I do eat: a lot of salads, whole grains & fish. Most chicken, turkey and other meats I've learned to either eat ground, or chew like crazy before swallowing.

I've learned:

I can PB on ONE fishy cracker

I can PB on ONE baby carrot

I can PB on just about anything if I don't chew like crazy

That I still have issues with drinking while eating. I'm a big Water drinker, and it's hard for me not to drink while eating.

I can do this! I haven't had a fill since the beginning of November, 2009. I have noticed that I can eat more quantity, so I'm planning on getting a fill in September.

I have to exercise. HAVE TO.

I don't like exercise....... but I've been embracing the sweat.

I am DEF. going to have to get these batwings taken care of.

Wonder if Plastic Surgeon would do a trade for graphic design? ha!

xoxoxoxo to all my fellow Bandsters, and Bandiversary mates!

I need to get dinner ready for hubby........

I'm so excited to hit 150 pounds down. I'm so close, I can TASTE it!

Way to go TripletMomma2000!!! You are a great inspiration to those of us who will be banded this month or have been banded at any time for that matter. God willing I will be making the same sort of post this time next year.

congrats congrats!!! you are definitely an inspiration.:redface:

Your post is awesome, that is is soo great you should be proud...

Congratulations!

Congrats Triple, Today is my 1 year bandiversery, I am down 70.4 lbs. This has been the greatest year for me too, I am running now , Never in my life did I think I would run anywhere or actually do it and enjoy it, I have my vices(cotton candy). I too have given up soda( I don't miss it), I also don't do fries anymore they just don't play nice with my band. I want to get down to 135 or so, and I want to see 129.8 once so I can take a picture of it and post it. LOL Congrats to all the August Bandits out there.Good luck in the second year.

Well, today is my one year Bandiversary!!! I am really excited. It has been an amazing journey. It is so much more than the weight loss. I am filled with joy and happiness and pride. I worked hard to be where I am today. Goal weight does feel delicious and I have to remind myself everyday, that I know what it takes to stay here and that going back to the old ways won't work. The support from family, friends, other bandsters, and my doctor has been vital in my success. I am learning to be comfortable in my own skin and to celebrate good health. I am grateful that the Lap Band helped me to achieve my goal. I am no longer obese and that feels amazing!!!!

I am too so happy that I did the Lapband surgery. Triplelet Momma, you are doing awesome. I have always loved reading your post. I came on here to see how everyone was doing. I am down 85 lbs and could not be happier. My only problems are kidney stones. I went to a speacialist last week and he told me that the band are causing them. I am not drinking enough water and eating too much protein. Well I rather live with kidney stones than put the weight back on. So I am trying different things. I also read that some can't eat french fries, ME TOO.