Just wanted to say Happy Bandiversary to you. You made it through the first year !!! Good for you. You look absolutely gorgeous !

Congratulations to you!!! You have come such a long way!

CONGRATULATIONS PAT !!!

Haaaaaaaaaaaa and it wasn't even me that started this.

Pat, it has been a year all ready? Wow time flys!

Well you have done a remarkable job and like the rest have said COngratulations on a great year and keep it up

You look absolutely gorgeous !

YES YOU DO!!!!

Happy Bandanniversary! You are one of the best!

I waited all day for Pat to come here and give us a speech!

Hey girl, you have done great! You look fantastic too!

OK, now give us the speech!

Awww, I'm so touched by the kind words. I had joked with Eillen that I wasn't telling, LOL.

Though, I'm thrilled to be down 52 lbs, (depending on the day I weigh, yoyo-ing with 2 lbs), I had truly hoped to be at least a 75 lbs loss. I guess if you add the muscle gain, it puts me close to that goal.

I knew from the start of this decision, that the weight loss would be much slower than the gastro bypass, but I see others who have lost so much more in this amount of time and I want to kick my own ash.

In light of the recent erosion cases, I truly feel blessed to be able to continue, even at the slow pace, with my band. Had I not been banded, I probably would have never had the opportunity to have met the wonderful folks here at LBT.

Thanks for allowing me in your home each day and sharing my life with you all, band or no band. Hugs to all!

Aw, Pat.

Happy Bandiversary! Big Hugs!!

And you look FABULOUS!! Keep it going slow and steady and you will be at goal in no time.

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Congratulations Pat! You look gorgeous!

I wish I could hug your skinny little waist! Congratulations! Don't hide that light under a bucket! Give us your speech! You know I love you, my dear Virginia friend. I am so proud of you! Cindy

Happy bandaversary!!!! Keep up the losing!!

Congratulations Pat!!! You look great, and have done a wonderful job with your band!!!!

Dang Pat, it's been a year!

You ROCK

Happy Belated Birthday:)

Congratulations to you Pat!!!

Congratulations and happy bandiversary. Celeste