Well, one year ago today I was introduced to Mistress Band, 60 pounds lighter, down from a 46" waist to a 36". Shopping in the "normal" section and having to buy slim cuts shirts. Not getting winded when I walk a couple of miles, riding farther, faster and longer are just a few of the changes. First time I have made it through the holiday season without a substantial gain, let alone a loss. Funny thing is, I just feel like I am starting to understand my band after a year, I have another 40 pounds to loose, but I'm in no hurry. I am enjoying my life, and while WLS has not solved all my problems, it has made a substantial difference in the quality of my life.

Well, one year ago today I was introduced to Mistress Band, 60 pounds lighter, down from a 46" waist to a 36". Shopping in the "normal" section and having to buy slim cuts shirts. Not getting winded when I walk a couple of miles, riding farther, faster and longer are just a few of the changes. First time I have made it through the holiday season without a substantial gain, let alone a loss. Funny thing is, I just feel like I am starting to understand my band after a year, I have another 40 pounds to loose, but I'm in no hurry. I am enjoying my life, and while WLS has not solved all my problems, it has made a substantial difference in the quality of my life.

Congratulations Terry wow 5 sizes down is amazing !!!!

Well, one year ago today I was introduced to Mistress Band, 60 pounds lighter, down from a 46" waist to a 36". Shopping in the "normal" section and having to buy slim cuts shirts. Not getting winded when I walk a couple of miles, riding farther, faster and longer are just a few of the changes. First time I have made it through the holiday season without a substantial gain, let alone a loss. Funny thing is, I just feel like I am starting to understand my band after a year, I have another 40 pounds to loose, but I'm in no hurry. I am enjoying my life, and while WLS has not solved all my problems, it has made a substantial difference in the quality of my life.

congrats to you T and a great inspiration to us all

but you left out you met ME on here

now how could you possibly live w/o knowing me

just saying....

Happy Bandiversary! Congrats!!

Yippee! What a great success you have had in this first year. I always enjoy your posts and comments, Terry, and wish you a very happy Bandiversary!

Happy Bandiversary, Terry, and thank you for all the support you show us on this site. My surgeon says it takes an average of nine months to understand one's band, so you are spot on there!

Well done on your loss, and (more importantly), your attitude.

Way to go Terry!

Congrats and continued success Terry!

Congratulations!!!!!

Hey Terry I remember when you cae on here you had posted about Califlower cheessticks it was just about this time as we were watching a football or had watched football and I wanted something, new to try instead of pizza for the get together and it seeed to be a hit and people were like what it's not bread or pizza lol so I so remember when you came on , and congats on your nsv's and bandeversery look how much you have gained lol health wise and how much you have lost , as I always let people know look at your before pics or the ones along the way side by side till now and you will notice what everybody else see's even if we don't.

Well, one year ago today I was introduced to Mistress Band, 60 pounds lighter, down from a 46" waist to a 36". Shopping in the "normal" section and having to buy slim cuts shirts. Not getting winded when I walk a couple of miles, riding farther, faster and longer are just a few of the changes. First time I have made it through the holiday season without a substantial gain, let alone a loss. Funny thing is, I just feel like I am starting to understand my band after a year, I have another 40 pounds to loose, but I'm in no hurry. I am enjoying my life, and while WLS has not solved all my problems, it has made a substantial difference in the quality of my life.

Very Well said..I can definitely relate...you are well on your way to a new lifestyle - totally in all ways. And yes, it does take a year or more...I'm still learning some things....but I'll never look back!

I've burned those bridges.

Edited January 7, 201412 yr by B-52

Congrats Terry!

Congratulation, love your posts and all the inspiration you have given, so glad you mentioned it takes a year, I've been banded 9months and I still feel I have so much to learn.

Really love this! You are a true success story...doing it right...seeing changes, making permanent lifestyle adjustments. Way to go.