Well its been one whole year already! Wow I can hardly believe it. Even though I am only 40 pds down & have been at a plateau forever I feel really great! I have had minimal complications & hope none for the future. I have had my share of Pbs for sure but know that I am still learning everyday that I have alot to do before that"record" in my brain is changed forever.

I joined LBT I believe a whole year before my surgery(i'll have to check the date) and couldn't have asked for a more informative caring group of people. I have actually made some life long friends here & would have never expected that to happen.

What has changed for the better:

* Not out of breath running up the staircases.

* Being able to actually run up the staircases.

* Crossing my legs!!!

* Wearing underwear again & not getting sweat rashes

(gross I know but true)

* Putting on a size 16 & having them look WAY to Big

* Having sex again & feeling VERY sexy!

* Eating like a lady & NOT a football player!

* Getting compliments;0)

* Feeling like I see light at the end of the tunnel

(this one is huge for me)

* Knowing I can lose another 40 pds this next year

* Having sex again--ohh did I already mention that!

I will post photos hopefully by this Monday with the help of Penni.

Inches Gone for Good:

Bust- 6.5"

Below Bust- 6.5"

Neck-.5 "

Waist- 6"

Hips- 5.5"

Thigh(right)- 4"

Arm(right)- 1"

A Huge thank you to all that have been so caring & given me such wise & much need advice over the past 2 years. I love you & most importantly I thank you!

Warmly

Christina

A.K.A. I'll Succeed & The "Sarge"

Congrats Christina! It sure has been a wild year!

Happy Banaversary!! You are doing great! Complements are awesome aren't they.

Keep up the good work, YOUR DOING IT!!

This is a great site!!

So glad to hear how successfull you are and feel! Great NSV's. Shawn

Congratulations !!!! 40 lbs wonderful :girl_hug:

Happy Bandiversary!!!!!! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: Woohoo!! Happy Bandiversary!!!

:clap2: Happy Bandiversary, Christina!:clap2:

:girl_hug: (and so does that other thing you mentioned :rose: )

You have done wonderful! You must be so proud of yourself. Your inches lost are amazing. Keep up the great work!

Congratulations and Happy Anniversary!

Congrat's Sarge!

Happy Bandiversary!!!!

Congratulations, Christina!! :biggrin1:

:girl_hug: :rose: :rose: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :rose: :rose: :rose:

Congratulations my friend!

You are doing great!

Christina I'm so glad to see you a year later with such a big s self esteem boost and loving life!!! The band is such a great tool!!! Congrats on your success and NSVS!!! great Job!! Also you say thank you to us on LBT and I want to say too thank you for all your encouragment that you give each of us with your great outlook and suport SARGE!!!!:girl_hug: :clap2: :rose: :rose: :clap2: :rose:

Happy bandiversary! 40 pounds is great! Just look at all the improvements that 40 pounds did!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Christina,

I can remember a year ago and your anticipating the surgery....I remember the beautiful wedding dress on e-bay, too!!! Anyway, I recall how excited I was for you and how excited I was to have made the decision too!!! Great job this year....and congrats on the wonderful NSVs.