A year ago today I was a banded. Biggest decision of my life!! ~ started at 225, weight at surgery was 201 & today I'm 185(lowest was 178)

My experience has been really great. I'm not the biggest loser by any means. I probably would have put it all back on by now.

I had a great start..and now have been extremely lax. I beat myself up about going through this whole surgery and then not seeing the results I thought I'd have by this time. BUT I didn't put in the work I should have. I know that. I exercised about 5 days this whole summer. And have eaten crap:( BUT I also have days that im mentally aware how much worse off I could be. I've had nO band issues. I can eat whatever I want & sometimes don't think I even have a band:( (again Not complaining!!!!) 1 stuck episode at only the 1st time I ate, 3 weeks after surgery. So that's amazing. I know what I'm supposed eat, about water and about protein. Just lazy! Mentally and physically. I'm going to start over , eating right and exercise on sept 1st. My goal is 30 more pounds by next August 15th 2014. At 5' foot ..155lbs would be ideal for me. wish me luck and I pray and pass positive vibes to all past and future bandsters. )

Happy bandiversary to you!

I understand how you feel, sometimes I think I should have lost more weight than I have by now. I see some who have dropped significant weight in 3 months, but they are not me and I am not them. I am working every day, to learn more and understand more about myself my choices and my body.

Why wait till September 1st? Today is the day, just putting the intention out there is a step forward. Why not keep going a little further every day?

The positive vibes, and support are great inspiration to help us reach our goals. Thanks for sharing, and motivating me today!

Well happy 1st to you! You may not be the biggest loser but it sounds like you're a lot healthier and that's what counts.

Happy bandiversary to you!

I understand how you feel' date=' sometimes I think I should have lost more weight than I have by now. I see some who have dropped significant weight in 3 months, but they are not me and I am not them. I am working every day, to learn more and understand more about myself my choices and my body.

Why wait till September 1st? Today is the day, just putting the intention out there is a step forward. Why not keep going a little further every day?

The positive vibes, and support are great inspiration to help us reach our goals. Thanks for sharing, and motivating me today![/quote']

Funny you say why wait. After I read through my

Post..I started today. "why wait" went through my head too. Good luck to you and thanks for the well wishes:)