Well - today is it. My first bandiversary! In so many ways seems much longer than a year ago - but then again the year flew by - hard to explain! 130+ pounds down in one year. Hard to believe. I am so excited. I did not quite hit my goal yet (to be 135 pounds) but I am darn near it and i know i'll make it soon. Thank you all - you have no idea what this site and your support has done for me since even before surgery. BEST OF LUCK TO US ALL ON OUR JOURNEYS!!!!

wow, I'm so impressed. You have done amazing!

You have done SO amazing!!

Any tips or tricks to share besides the basic exercise and eating plan? About how many calories do you take in daily (if you don't mind me asking!)

WOW!!! What an inspiring joutney. SO awesome to hear today of all days because I have had my first panic attack....Tuesday is my surgery date. I really can't wait...

Absolutely amazing!!!

Outstanding!!!!!! My 1 yr anniversary was 30 June and am down 80lbs! Although I thought it would be ALOT more My Dr. says I am doing great and the pace of weight loss is more than normal!!! Good Luck!!!!

I can't wait to join this group AFTER my surgery!! You are a very inspiring group!!

Awesome! Way to go!

Congrats on such a big loss! I have my first appointment with the doctor tomorrow and have all my classes and testing scheduled. I can't wait to get this thing going! So far I have lost 35 pounds on my own and I am hoping that by the time I get the surgery I will only have 60 to 70 pounds left to lose. I am definitely nervous though, I am hearing mixed emotions on this site and not sure what to think about it. Some people are doing really well, while others haven't lost anything yet.

Amazing!! Congrats on your success.

Thanks everyone!!! Jen - about 800-900 calories per day (per my surgeon) - I stick to it about 85-90% of time. I cheat with ice cream here and there but not much at all. Oh and by the way - everyone always says that the last few pounds are the hardest to lose and they are so right - the last 10 are coming off the slowest that is for sure! Oh well - even if I stopped now I'd be good.

Congratulations !! Very inspired !