Hey all...it's my 1 year anniversary today!!!!!

I am down 79 lbs. I am about 6 lbs from my goal weight... but am extremely happy with where I am!!!!!!!!! Wow...my world has changed in a year!!!!!

Well thanks for all the support and love on here.....and I continue to check in now and then!!! I love you guys!!!!

Stacey

That's so awesome. Congratulations!

Thanks for the Congrats....looks like you are doing awesome!!!! Keep it up!:whoo: :whoo: :gluck:

Woo Hoo! Did you know that you are my hero.....

That's right, skbishop, use us and then discard us. We were soooo good together. The long talks. The mutual support. I know, I know, things change. And you changed for the best. And we are soooooo glad that you did. And if ANYONE takes this as being serious, get a grip! LOL But I am happy for you and your success.

did you do anything special to loose all that weight - meaning watching what you ate all the time or did the band itself do most of the work?

did you do anything special to loose all that weight - meaning watching what you ate all the time or did the band itself do most of the work?

I really let the band help me...but ofcoarse I had to watch what I was eating...cause anyone knows that with the band Cookies go down just fine...milkshakes go down just fine...and ice cream too!!! I really have let the band guide me, but I had to just decide that I was going to do it. I really haven't exercised that much to be honest....I need to....but being honest I haven't!! I am going back on Monday to get the fill put back in that was taken out last week....cause I have no restriction. BUT....even with no restriction I have been able to maintain smaller portions...I think once you get your head convinced that you want to do this...everything gets easier!!!!!

Thanks everyone for the congrats.....and the nice comments.....I love this site...but I found myself not on here much b/c of my work keeping me so occupied.....I think the people here are great...and no I didn't take the comment above serious...LOL....and anyone that did does need to get a grip...I agree! Lov'n ya!

Thanks for posting!!!!!!!! You give us newbies and toobee's inspiration!

Job Well Done!!! It is so good to see success stories on here---that you take the time to share, it goes a long way towards helping those researching, and wondering if this is the right thing for them...and it says a lot about you--- it is no wonder you did so well!!!

Congratulations!!! I'm proud of you!

Kat

Bishop, are you going to post some before and after pictures that we can all admire and drool over???

I'm having my surgery on Monday. I'm nervous, but also looking forward to the help from the band. Have you been happy with your life after surgery. Is the food adjustment ok? Really not hungry? Thanks. I appreciate your input.

Stacey, congrats to you. Keep up the good work.

Kat817- Thanks for your kind words...it means a lot!!

Tracy-Good luck with your surgery...but I know you will do great!!!

mykdsdad-I don't have many pictures of me before b/c I hid from the camera all the time....pictures were not allowed...but I emailed my DR and asked them to email me my before shot so that i could post it on here. I will attach some after shots below though....

Julie-Thanks girl----WOW...83 lbs down that is awesome for you!!!! COngratulations!!!!! I am sure you look great and feel even better!!!

bettyjerrygrace- I was so nervous before I got my band. I didn't sleep for like 3 weeks before getting banded. Let me tell you it has completely changed my life!!! My whole family says that it is so great to see me smile again and be the happy go lucky person I use to be. I became so miserable when I was overweight and it effected eveything and everyone around me. I have more energy to play with my daughter...I like to wear sexy clothes when I go out with my husband (which he loves) and I am just alot happier...and healthier!!!! good luck, and I know you will do great. The eating part is hard to get use to...I will be honest. I got my band in Feb of 06 as you know, and in June on my anniversary I remember crying saying "what the hell have I done...I have ruined my life" because i couldn't eat a biscuit. NOW....I dont even crave that biscuit..and don't want it!!!! It is such a head game...but you can win the game if you just stay with it and be patient with yourself!!!! Don't beat yourself up when you mess up or get upset, remember you are changing not only your whole lifestyle, but your mindset as well!!!! If you need anything or have questions..please let me know!!! I think I have just about been down every road with the band...so please don't hesitate!!

Love you guys!!!

WOW!!! You look awesome!!! You don't look like you even lost that much weight! (I meant that you could have been that heavy) Congrats!!! I'm a newbie still researching but you give me hope! Good Job

skbishop78 - you look beautiful! It's great to hear and see great stories. It gives us beginners the strength to keep going.

You look great!