This year will be reflection on my long journey, I've had many ups and downs, weight loss surgery IS a journey. I will be 9 years post op this year, and this great little tool is still keeping my weight down.

I am still happy and healthy, I don't have to take a boat load of supplements, or kill myself exercising, just an hour walk daily on my treadmill or outdoors helps keep my weight down.

I started in a size 26, and my lowest size was a 8, I hover around a size 10/12 at 5'7 inches tall now, I don't have to kill myself at this size -- and still eat what I want, I am grateful to be healthy at 9 years post op and most importantly -- still wearing a size 10...

You're an inspiration! Thank you for sharing. Keep up that great work!

Wonderful for you... 9 years is a long time and I love that you are healthy... That was and is my main goal.. at 67 I doubt I will be modeling swimsuits..lol but I can walk, ride my horse and wear normal clothes.. no more plus sizes for me... keep up the good work..

Thank you! You've done a great job as well. In the first 5 years of banding it was much easier to maintain and lose weight, the hard work comes after 5 years for most people, the motivation is not that great and also as I've gotten older, wiser and married.

Being a size 6 or 8 is not that important to me unless I am getting paid to stay that skinny... haha...and my bikini fashion model days are over...I just want to enjoy the rest of my life healthy, travel, eat out with hubby and small enough to stay out of plus size stores!

Awesome!!! Congratulations.

Wow, such good inspiration! You look great! Keep up the good work! Size 10 is perfect!

Best wishes in the New Year.

Awesome!!! Congratulations.

Thank you! And many blessings to you on your journey.

Wow, such good inspiration! You look great! Keep up the good work! Size 10 is perfect!

Best wishes in the New Year.

Thanks JennyBean! And many Blessings to you too.

Thanks!!! You look great and,above all,I appreciate the serenity and balance you've achieved.

I've been banded for 2 years and 8 months and I'm convinced that my band is my best friend.

And I'm so pleased with and encouraged by your long-standing friendship with your band

Thanks!!! You look great and,above all,I appreciate the serenity and balance you've achieved.

I've been banded for 2 years and 8 months and I'm convinced that my band is my best friend.

And I'm so pleased with and encouraged by your long-standing friendship with your band

Thank you!! And may you have many long term blessings with your band as well!

You look great!!