Hello Friends!

I gotta say that it's been a while and it feels so good to be back in the loving arms of my "BandFam". For my new friends, a little about myself. I'm Wendy Tippens. 48 FABULOUS years old and almost 100lbs lighter from when I was banded (December 22, 2008.)

I cannot begin to tell you all how much banding changed my life! At 271 pounds I was sick and tired of losing that battle...we all know the one of which I speak. There wasn't any real "moment of truth" or "breaking point" when I knew, I was just tired...tired, angry and READY. So, just to prove how ready I really was I payed for my banding, out of pocket and scheduled my surgery for December 22...right before Christmas! Trail by fire, baby! I knew if I made it through the Holiday season on the dreaded "clear liquids" only diet, I'd be good to go.

Long story, short: I did make it through and continue to "make it through" every day. I have never, for one second regretted that beautiful, wonderful, life altering decision. Hell, I'd do it all over again, pay double the money , bit the bullet and have that surgery performed with a dull butter knife if I had to. But listen up, kiddies, this surgery isn't for sissies or whiners. Yes, it's hard. I've always said, losing weight is hard and if it's not, then you're either doing something wrong or illegal. Banding is not magic. Let me say that one more time: BANDING IS NOT MAGIC! Hang in there. Do the work and hang on!

With that being said, I've posted some new pix and if you want you can check out my youtube web series about banding: That Crazy Fat Chick.

Until next time, Celebrate every lost ounce!

Kisses!

Wendy

Congrats on your success!

Congrats on your success:)

Hopefully, a year from now I'll be able to write the same kind of message.

Congrats Wendy on your success.

I'm gonna go check you out on YouTube. :-)

Awesome. Thank you for sharing your story.

He

Long story, short: I did make it through and continue to "make it through" every day. I have never, for one second regretted that beautiful, wonderful, life altering decision. Hell, I'd do it all over again, pay double the money , bit the bullet and have that surgery performed with a dull butter knife if I had to. But listen up, kiddies, this surgery isn't for sissies or whiners. Yes, it's hard. I've always said, losing weight is hard and if it's not, then you're either doing something wrong or illegal. Banding is not magic. Let me say that one more time: BANDING IS NOT MAGIC! Hang in there.

Wendy,

Congratulations on your success. You look terrific! I have to say, I agree with you 100%. This band has changed my life and I would do it again, in a heartbeat!

Cindy

Hi Wendy,

So glad that you wrote and told us of your success. I am scheduled to have my surgery done in three days (Wednesday) and am scared but excited too. It's great to read inspiring stories like yours. Congratulations on your loss and keep up the good work. (I know it IS work!)

Barbara

url=http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wHhZnhr/]

[/url]

Hello Friends!

I gotta say that it's been a while and it feels so good to be back in the loving arms of my "BandFam". For my new friends, a little about myself. I'm Wendy Tippens. 48 FABULOUS years old and almost 100lbs lighter from when I was banded (December 22, 2008.)

I cannot begin to tell you all how much banding changed my life! At 271 pounds I was sick and tired of losing that battle...we all know the one of which I speak. There wasn't any real "moment of truth" or "breaking point" when I knew, I was just tired...tired, angry and READY. So, just to prove how ready I really was I payed for my banding, out of pocket and scheduled my surgery for December 22...right before Christmas! Trail by fire, baby! I knew if I made it through the Holiday season on the dreaded "clear liquids" only diet, I'd be good to go.

Long story, short: I did make it through and continue to "make it through" every day. I have never, for one second regretted that beautiful, wonderful, life altering decision. Hell, I'd do it all over again, pay double the money , bit the bullet and have that surgery performed with a dull butter knife if I had to. But listen up, kiddies, this surgery isn't for sissies or whiners. Yes, it's hard. I've always said, losing weight is hard and if it's not, then you're either doing something wrong or illegal. Banding is not magic. Let me say that one more time: BANDING IS NOT MAGIC! Hang in there. Do the work and hang on!

With that being said, I've posted some new pix and if you want you can check out my youtube web series about banding: That Crazy Fat Chick.

Until next time, Celebrate every lost ounce!

Kisses!

Wendy

You are super inspiring!! I hope I am in the same place in a years time!

I am so happy I found this board! I definitely didn't realize the hard work involved - but have come to appreciate over the past few weeks!

You are amazing !