I thought I would s p r e a d the Good News !

[54Shirley 105]

I was Banded on 10-31-2006.

So this is now my 5 year Bandiversary ! ! !

When I first started out on my Journey, I weighed 356 LBS...

Last time weighed,, was 231 LBS.....

It didn't take this long to lose the weight. I was deflated for about

3 1/2 years. So I started fresh in January at 328 LBS....

Either way,,, it all adds up to weight loss. That's what I like to see..

Next ! for me, I have onederland in my sights. and there is NO !

Stopping me now !:woot:::woot:

Just thought I would share the Big News...

Shirley.

[SageTracey 608]

Yay for you! Congratulations.

[I-wanna-be-a-loser 10]

What caused you to be deflated?? Great job on the weight loss!!

[Corrigan 75]

Way to go young lady! I hope you get where you want to go.

[kll724 3,055]

Congrats and happy bandiversary! My 2nd bandiversary was yesterday. You have done an amazing job this year, keep up the good work..You can make it to onderland! Karen

[54Shirley 105]

What caused you to be deflated?? Great job on the weight loss!!

The surgeon over filled me, but he thought he blew the band...

After that he wouldn't touch me anymore.

Then we were laid off so no ins...

So I got Ins. last November, but I couldn't find a Dr. to touch DAMAGED GOODS....

This year I found a Dr. willing to take me on, and it was one of his students...

He's a good Dr., and not such a pain in the @ss.

I only needed a fill ! ! !

I could have been at GOAL years ago, but it slowed me down, so I'm picking up where I left off.

Thanks for asking.

[54Shirley 105]

Congrats and happy bandiversary! My 2nd bandiversary was yesterday. You have done an amazing job this year, keep up the good work..You can make it to onderland! Karen

Thank You ! I'm working at it !

Last time I got down to 201 when he deflated me..

Only 2 LBS. to go, until onderland,,, and he Deflated me,,, I was Devastated.

But now I'm of on a roll.. So I only look ahead.

Happy 2nd. Bandiversary to you Karen.

Wishing you Much Success...

Shirley.

[Damander 11]

Congratulations Shirley!! You can totally do this!!

[Jachut 487]

Love your optimism Shirley, you are always so upbeat and that is why you've had such great success, despite a hiccup or two along the way. Onederland is just around the corner!

[54Shirley 105]

Love your optimism Shirley, you are always so upbeat and that is why you've had such great success, despite a hiccup or two along the way. Onederland is just around the corner!

Thank You Jachut ! I love this day for the kids, and for this Band.

Ive hit my share of Bumps in the road, I'm sure you know.

That includes 1 or 2 hiccups or a case of the hiccups.

Its now been 5 years, and what I remember the most was a Nurse in the Hallway on the way to surgery said to me. 'WELL,,, ARE YOU READY FOR A NEW LIFE ?" I never gave it a thought, and "YESSSSS !" popped out. No regrets, even through the Bumps.

Now onederland ! I haven't seen that since 18 yrs. old.. Almost 40 yrs. ago,,, that's a long time coming. But it will Happen.. One Pound at a time !

and I'll be there !

Shirley.

[54Shirley 105]

Thank You All! for sharing my Day with me !

Shirley.

[roziecakes 20]

YAY! You did post it I'm so happy for you!! You're one of my favorite people on this forum, and I love to see your success.

[54Shirley 105]

Thanks rosiecakes: I couldn't let this day go by, and not Post it.

5 yrs. is a big deal to me... So,,, up it went.

Hope you enjoyed it.

[m1aman 944]

You have lost a lot of weight and I am sure you are proud of yourself! I'm impressed.

[54Shirley 105]

You have lost a lot of weight and I am sure you are proud of yourself! I'm impressed.

Wow ! Thanks ! All I know is I just keep trying, and I refuse to get hung up on a scale, So I don;t bother until it's time to get weighed at a Doc's office.

Then I log it into my purse calendar, and adjust my Ticker with a smile.

All I can say is IT WORKS! So go with what works for you......