Wow, I JUST this second realized that today is my three-year bandiversary. I don't have anything profound to say except that the band has saved my life and possibly my sanity.

I've lost 130 lbs from my highest weight, and though I'm right now back up a few I have no doubt that my weight is now under control in a way that has never in my life been possible before. I'm still out of control sometimes, as evidenced by the giant bowl of ice cream I just finished, but my weight is not because the band keeps these episodes from being my primary form of eating.

Earlier this week I had what I hope will be my last fill ever; I had been completely empty for several months after a bad period of reflux and now I have .8 ccs in my 4cc band. Except for two unfills to deal with reflux, I've had no complications at all from surgery or banding. My capacity and hunger are greatly diminished from where they were pre-band, and that is all I have ever wanted my band to do. I am one very, very happy camper.

I'm going to look for a recent picture but I don't think I've changed much since I last posted last summer. Just wanted to acknowledge the day! :biggrin1:

Alex - you're determination to make your lap-band work inspires me on those days when I fail. You are a total success! **psst: and I LOVE the fact that you are still loosing!**

Happy *3 year* Band Anniversay, Sister. ..And here's to many MANY more! :clap2:

You are a success story! Congratulations!

You SHINE! Your new life speaks for itself...and you lead by example in all ways.

(pssst...eating ice cream is not out of control, it's just normal. Eating a gallon of ice cream a day is out of control!)

Thank you for all you do at LBT, and congratulations!

CONGRATS! happy bandiversary! your pictures are GREAT! you look RADIANT!

michelle

Congratulations!!!! I am so glad I found LBT, you are a terrific moderator and shining bandster success. You've helped me more than you know.

Thank you and congrats again!!!

Way to go!!! :D I have so enjoyed reading all the post you reply too. Your words of wisdom :biggrin1: really have helped me out.

Suzan

Alex.

You are so inspiring. You were so sad looking . You know that look someone is taking of picture of Me. Ugh.

You are a pretty women. It was inside all that time just waiting to come out. Thank goodness for the band.

I feel like the looks are the icing on the cake, it is your health that I am the happiest for you about.

Again thanks for your time on this site and the example you are setting for everyone.

edie your band buddy

A,

Thank you for such an inspiring post.

edie banded 7/19/6 at 247 8-17/6 224 lbs

Alexandra...the difference is amazing and totally mind blowing. You have done a phenomenal job. WTG and congrats.

Excellent work. You are an inspiration!!!! Congrats on your bandiversary!

Your pictures are very inspiring. You look so much happier!! :cool: I love threads like these!

CONGRATULATIONS!!! This post really touched my heart. You are absolutely beautiful with beautiful children to boot!! I appreciate your spirit and the way you shine!!!

Gosh--it's amazing that you are 3 years older and look 15 years younger.

And those beautiful kids! That little boy of yours looks like a model for a Hummel figurine.

You look so much younger. You probably feel younger too? You look fantastic.

:clap2:Congratulations on three years banded!! :clap2: