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By Spydr, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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Spydr    0

Spydr
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It was one year ago today that I changed my life by getting banded. Boy was I a lucky gal!

I was full of fear, excited and bursting with anticipation of what was to come next. I remember getting up the morning of surgery sad about what I was going to miss about my fat life, ie "bad food", but I thought it would be worth it. It is worth it! I don't miss out on as much as I thought and I can say with no doubt that I would do all this again.

It was a rough road from time to time and anyone who thinks the lapband is the "easy" way out is mistaken. There is no magic bullet but with my band, I found a bit of magic within myself. I am stronger than I thought and I have made great progress.

Thanks to all of you who have kept my spirits up and encouraged me when I needed it. I wish the very best to those of you just starting your journey and a big "Yippee" to those one the road to skinny! I can't wait to get there myself and every day I inch just a bit closer.

I guess this is one of those happy threads. :nervous Here's to a lighter me in 2007!

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Yeah Spydr!!! Congrats on the loss!! Looks like we're on the same track. I don't know how tall you are, but our weight and goals are very similar.

I would do this again in a heartbeat!!! Keep up the good work you are so close to ONEDERLAND!!! The closer I get the more excited I get and I know you do too!

Just think how incredibly cute we will be this time next year!!!

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Thanks for the vote of encouragement. Its nice to look back and say to yourself how happy you are with the results of being banded. I too am happy. Funny how I look at food so differently now. That is what I enjoy most. Good luck on your continued success.

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mousecrazy    2

mousecrazy
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Congratulations! I know you are so proud of all you have accomplished, and you are an inspiration to all the newbies who are wondering if they can actually change the way they think about food.

YOU CAN!

Way to go!

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MelodyJ    0

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CONGRATULATIONS Spydr!!!! I am IMPRESSED!! I LOVE my band too!!! I FEEL SO MUCH BETTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Life is sweeter!!!!!!!!!!!

God Bless,

MElody

Banded 3/20/06 -93lbs :(

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