Ok so yesterday I made my one year mark...and what a year it's been. I have met some wonderful new friends that have just filled my life w/ joy and happiness. Thanks to you my banded/RNY friends. :cool:

The past year has been great for me:

I have lost 85 pounds (which is my son time 2 1/2 YIKES).

I was barely in a 26/28 and now I fit well in an 18/20.

When I took my first plane ride I didn't need a seat belt extender.

I can cross my legs.

I can see my collar bone.

I don't drive around looking for a parking spot, I just park and walk.

I have a lot more energy.

My wedding rings are way to big for me. (Thank goodness for ring gaurds).

I eat off the kids menu or split my meals w/ someone.

I actually dry my clothes now.

I don't drink with my meals.

Wachovia laid me off and I was giving a great new job that I love.

I am sure there are others...but these are the ones that stick out the most.

I have posted pics on the before and after thread - it's on page 51. Check it out. Of course you all see me but I can tell a big difference and I can't wait to see what the next year brings.

Thanks to you all for always being there for me and listening when I need someone. Thanks for your support and guidance becuase of you all I have been more successful then going at this alone.

Love you all!!!

You go girl!!!! Its awsome what you have done!

Congrats! Great job!:clap2:

Congrats on your one year Kim. I am sooo proud of you. You are doing so wonderful! I can't wait to say that I have lost 85 pounds. You rock, you are beautiful, and you are a very good friend. I am so glad I went through this because if I hadn't I wouldnt have met you!!! ROCK ON!

Angie

Congratulations! I can't wait to get to -85 too! I am so happy for you, and proud to call you my friend! Way to go!

Wonderful! Wonderful! I love your list. Well done Kim, and here's to more happy pounds lost!!!!! Good for you!!!!!!!! Now, think about what life was like 2 years ago...big difference, huh?! Ain't it great?!!!!!

:clap2: Yeah Kim!!:clap2:

-85 pounds in 1 year?

WOW! Youve done an amazing job!

Thanks everyone. I just love how my life has changed.

Got me a fill today so hopefully the scales will start moving again...just a little bit...I do have to say working for the doc is definatly helping me.