OK...with Thanksgiving just a week away, let's share the one thing on top of our list that we are the most thankful for as a bandster (or you can just share what you are most thankful for in life...whatever you wish)...Just wanted a happy thread.

I will start...I am most thankful that, with the help of the band, I have learned how to eat to live...not to live to eat.

Edited November 18, 201015 yr by Apples2

As a new bandster, I am extremely thankful for the wonderful group of people on this forum. The support and knowledge shared by all is such an inspiration from the smallest baby steps to the moments goals are reached and all the positive and not so positive steps in the middle. We learn from every one of them.

Thank you all! :blushing:

I am thankful to have a new start to my life and live a long and healthy one with my family and friends!!!!! Even if all I lose is this 50lbs I am thankful that I am 50lbs less!!!!

I am thankful that my husband is totally supportive of my Lapband and doesn't mind that I have turned into a clothes freak. Also, that with the help of my band, God, the people on this site, and my family and friends, I have lowered my blood pressure, cholestrol and lost 100 lbs. Thanks everyone. Karen (kll724) :blushing:

I am thankful for my new found love for soy milk. I never would have tried it if it weren't for new life as a bandster. Light soy nog protein shakes during the holidays - all the pleasure with none of the guilt! Thank You!!!! :blushing:

I'm thankful for being able to walk/exercise without pain. To feel like I am normal and blend in which is what I wanted in the first place. I'm thankful for being healthier, happier, and at a good place in my life. I'm thankful for all the wonderful blessings given to me. And I'm grateful I was able to get the band in the first place.

It's amazing how much happier you can feel when your weight/how you feel/what you look like is no longer an issue. I look forward to things instead of dreading them. I do things now I wouldn't have done 2 years ago. My life is alot different. Alot more positive. And the change in attitude has alot to do with the weight loss. It feels like a tremendous burden has been lifted for the first time in my life. And for that, I am truly thankful.

One more -

I'm a frequent flyer, so I'm sure my fellow passengers are THANKFUL my fat butt isn't spilling over into their seat anymore!!! lol

I am sooooo thankful for my band, that if I did not have it I'm sure I would be tipping the scales at 300 pounds, and be embarrassed to even go to the grocery store.

I am thankful for the wonderful support of my mom and my friends!

I am thankful for the scholarship I got to become a cna(certified nurses assistant) I start in January.

And last but not least I am thankful for my little weiny dog who faithfully goes walking with me for 30 minutes once or twice a day!:blushing:

:thumbup:I am also thankful for my band. I am down 50 pounds with about 30 to go. What losing weight has done for the way I feel physically and my self esteem is priceless! Tina

I am thankful for life!! I give him all the glory!! I am thankful for this website!! I have learn so much here!! And I am looking forward to been band on Monday Nov 22!! Most of all I am thankful for a new beginning and my wonderful family and friends for their support:)

I am thankful for life!! I give him all the glory!! I am thankful for this website!! I have learn so much here!! And I am looking forward to been band on Monday Nov 22!! Most of all I am thankful for a new beginning and my wonderful family and friends for their support:)

Mabinty...big day coming up for you. I wish you all the best.

Mabinty...big day coming up for you. I wish you all the best.

Thank you so much:thumbup: Luv that name Apples 2:smile2:

Thank you so much:thumbup: Luv that name Apples 2:smile2:

The name came about because I was truly and apple shape. If you go to my profile photos, you will see.

Apples, that is the first time I saw you pre-band! WOW! Kinda reminds me of me! I think of all the people here, you my friend are my best inspiration!

You are really a beautiful person, and now you reflect on the outside what you are on the inside!

Is not that what we are really trying to do?

Love, Love

~Kelly~

I'm so very thankfull for my mom - for whom I wouldn't be able to be on this journey in the first place. For a yummy Protein shake - who has gotten me through some mighty tough days. And for all of the informaiton and inspiration I have found on this forum. I look forward to it everyday.

Thank you to everyone that participates, and make each and everyone else feel welcome.

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Apples, that is the first time I saw you pre-band! WOW! Kinda reminds me of me! I think of all the people here, you my friend are my best inspiration!

You are really a beautiful person, and now you reflect on the outside what you are on the inside!

Is not that what we are really trying to do?

Love, Love

~Kelly~

Well thanks, Kelly. I am truly humbled. There was a time that I could not even look at those pictures. Now I can look and KNOW that was somebody else...truly was.