Hi all,

I can't believe it is going to be 1 year since I had my lapband surgery, what a difference a year makes.

I went to see my Dr yesterday because I noticed my port moved up about 2-3 inches, (now it's sitting around the waistband area, as opposed to being on top of my right hip bone) . It was my lucky day because usually I see the PA, but my surgeon was in. He took a look and said, now I want you to lay down, he looked at the port area, then he said, I want you to stand up. He showed me where the band use to be and said that because I have lost weight, my skin is now sagging and my abdominal wall has tighten, due to excerise. So my port has moved due to a tighten abdominal wall, but it is still stitched in the same place. Then he told me to get on the scale and I lost another 5 pounds.

I will be celebrating my 1 year bandanniversary on March 18th, I wanted to lose at least 60lbs but I will take the 50, considering that I have not been 100% with my food choices. He told me I am on target, he said if I keep up the good work I can expect to keep on losing in year 2 and in year 3. He also said that down the road if I get thinner, my port might protrude so he will have to surgically reposition it. My dr. also does tummy tucks, so I will ask him if he can do that at the same time.

Congratulations!!!! Keep up the great work!!

I so remember when you were banded! Its a great goal that you have achieved. Congratulations & I hope that at my 1 yr I too can be just like you:0)

Congrats Corgi! You know I ask everyone this, but what were your top 10 NSVs?

Excellent work, btw!

Congratulations CHICKA!! Great Job!

:clap2: :clap2: CONGRATULATIONS ON A JOB WELL DONE :clap2: :clap2:

Look and feel so much better

Excercise with more ease

:mad: Climb the stair almost effortlessly

:mad: Went from a size 26/28 to a size 20

Look in the mirror more often

Get a lot of compliments on how good I look

Doctor almost ready to take me off blood pressure medication

Don't snore at night anymore

Can fit into chairs with arms better

Don't get as tired as I use to

Excellent!! Keep up the great work!

That is fantastic..you have done really well.The band helped but you have done it and will continue to do so.Keep up the great work.

Congratulations!!!!!! I remember very well when you got banded!!! You have done a GREAT job!!!!!!!

Woo Woo! Keep on chugging, Corgi!!! You must be so proud!!! Tigh ab wall, I would say that is your #1 NSV!!!!

Congrats!!!

~cheri

That's awesome!! Especially the ab tightening! :confused: Congrats!

You've done a great job! Congratulations.