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1 Year Band Anniversary and 175 pounds gone!

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A year ago today, January 6, 2012, I had Lap Band surgery. I remember being scared out of mind and seriously considering canceling the whole thing. I cannot not tell how glad I am I didn't give into that fear and went through with it.

I have lost 175 pounds in the last year!

I've lost it by simply monitoring my calorie intake and portion size, making good food choices, walking, and learning to work with my band. I won't lie and say it's easy but it's not hard either. It's work. The biggest adjustment has been getting used to a new, healthy way of thinking and living. I still have a little ways to go before I reach goal, but I'm confident I'll be there by my second band anniversary.

To all those who are told you can't lose a lot of weight with the band, or you are too big or your BMI is too high to be successful with the band- I am living proof that's not true. The band is work and you can be successful with your band as long as you're willing to work for it.

Thanks to everyone for being there for the last year of support and encouragement!!! :D

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A year ago today' date=' January 6, 2012, I had Lap Band surgery. I remember being scared out of mind and seriously considering canceling the whole thing. I cannot not tell how glad I am I didn't give into that fear and went through with it.

I have lost 175 pounds in the last year!

I've lost it by simply monitoring my calorie intake and portion size, making good food choices, walking, and learning to work with my band. I won't lie and say it's easy but it's not hard either. It's work. The biggest adjustment has been getting used to a new, healthy way of thinking and living. I still have a little ways to go before I reach goal, but I'm confident I'll be there by my second band anniversary.

To all those who are told you can't lose a lot of weight with the band, or you are too big or your BMI is too high to be successful with the band- I am living proof that's not true. The band is work and you can be successful with your band as long as you're willing to work for it.

Thanks to everyone for being there for the last year of support and encouragement!!! :D

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You look great! Congratulations!

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wow how you have changed great work. thanks for your encouraging words it means I can do it to...

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A year ago today' date=' January 6, 2012, I had Lap Band surgery. I remember being scared out of mind and seriously considering canceling the whole thing. I cannot not tell how glad I am I didn't give into that fear and went through with it.

I have lost 175 pounds in the last year!

I've lost it by simply monitoring my calorie intake and portion size, making good food choices, walking, and learning to work with my band. I won't lie and say it's easy but it's not hard either. It's work. The biggest adjustment has been getting used to a new, healthy way of thinking and living. I still have a little ways to go before I reach goal, but I'm confident I'll be there by my second band anniversary.

To all those who are told you can't lose a lot of weight with the band, or you are too big or your BMI is too high to be successful with the band- I am living proof that's not true. The band is work and you can be successful with your band as long as you're willing to work for it.

Thanks to everyone for being there for the last year of support and encouragement!!! :D

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Your story is so inspirational thank you for shoeing that there is light at the end of the tunnel. I'm getting banded on the 24th!

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Truly an inspiration Missy. Well done...keep up the good work. I love reading your posts...those of encouragement to others and the ones where you share with us what is working for you. You are a huge resource on this site (pardon the pun)

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Great job Missy!

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You look fabulous!! Congratulations!! :)

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You look beautiful and so happy. Congratulations!

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That is awesome!!!!! Great job :)

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congratulations! Way to be!

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I have been hoping to see before and after pics as I couldn't fathom how it must feel to be so successful. You look great and have quite a "glow" about you! You have a lot to be proud of. Thank you for sharing!!

I started this journey with about 140 lbs to lose and wondered if I could lose that much weight. Good knowing it can be done.

By the way, I found the sugar free caramel Syrup and made my homemade caramel mocha this a.m. YUM!!

Just curious, how does it feel now? Do you feel like you have changed physically and emotionally? Your kids must be so proud of you too!!

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