My expectations of this journey were to have lost all the weight by this time and to be healthy. The reality is I have lost 55 lbs and that is great for me and i am only half way there.

My health has improved in every area! I am walking up to 7 miles a day...who would have thought I could make accomplishments like this...ever?

I am feeling comfortable and full of energy. My outlook has improved 100% I look forward to each day!

I am a slow loser but that is OK with me as long as the weight keeps coming off and I am healthy.

When this journey began I was determined to be successful and I feel like I've got control of this and my life.

So...happy anniversary to me.....the ever changing me who I am beginning to enjoy again!

I wish great success to my fellow banisters and my wish for everyone is to find your success and celebrate!

Don't give up ever!

Congrats on your GREAT accomplishments so far! I'm going in today, and I look forward to my own.

Happy "Banniversary" !!!

You are a great loser I'm sure the inches are also coming off. Isn't it wonderful to have control.

Well done!!!

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 160 lbs

CONGRATS! You've done great! I'm only 5 days post op and its great reading posts like yours!

Congrats! 55 pounds is a lot of weight, and I know how good you must feel! You've got a great attitude about your journey, which will bring you long term success. Slow & steady wins the race (as they say)

Fantasic job (and yes we all know it really is work!) You are exactly where I want to be at the one year mark, I will be more than happy with a pound a week. It took me almost 10 years to put the last 75 lbs on and I keep reminding myself it isn't going to go away overnight.

Keep in up!

Congratulations to you.