Hello Everyone,

So I am coming up on my 1 year anniversary of being banded. I have lost 35-40 pounds and since I can see a Doctor regularly now, I am excited to get the remaing 40 pounds off. I go for my third fill today. I am excited!!!

I am coming up on one year also. It has been the best thing I have ever done!!

This is NOT a diet, but a life changing surgical procedure.

I have less that 10lbs to my goal, and it is tough getting those last few lbs. off. My body fat % is acceptable so I am not sure.

I have been in the "Green Zone" since last May, after my 3rd fill. I don't count calories, and I don't weigh/measure portions. I find that the band restricts me from overeating so the only thing I need to do is make wise food choices. The band also suppresses my appetite so I am not craving food between meals. I also find myself skipping many meals because I am just not interested in eating. It is NOT a feeling of feeling full as so many here have stated, but more of a mental signal sent to my brain telling it I do not need to eat!

I'm addicted to working out, not because I feel I need to, but because I benefit from a huge feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment when I do.

My diabetes is completely reversed, no more injections or oral meds! Cholesterol. triglycerides, etc, are all in normal limits.

I go most days without even thinking about the fact I am banded. The surgery is just a memory no different from when I had 4 wisdom teeth pulled 10 years ago.

Aside fro close family members, I have told NO ONE I have had the surgery. It's none of their business!!!!

New habits have definitely formed. I have no anguish debating what I should or should not eat. When we go out to eat and I look at a menu, it is a no-brainer choosing my food. Every now and then I will attempt to eat something I know I shouldn't, mainly because I have not had it in months, (as though that will change things) and I am knocked back into reality.

When I get at points where I feel I can eat anything, I go on a full liquid diet for a day or 2. That seems to correct things.

I now see my Dr. once every 3 months. Next visit is in Feb. See what he says.

I have to say that I have been fighting things for over 30 years, and because of this surgery it has all been accomplished in ONE YEAR!. (for the most part)

Wow! This is powerful and this is exactly where I want to be. I am still trying to get to my green zone. I'm in the doctors office now about to get a fill.