Today is my Four-Year Bandiversary and I'm starting to get a bit emotional as I type this. Wasn't expecting that. Getting the Lap-Band is one of the best decisions I've ever made. Although, I've been at a plateau for most of the time I've had the band, it is starting to come off again. I've lost 11lbs since my last fill in April. Slow, but it's moving in the right direction and that's what counts. And, I only weight about 25lbs more than my big Lab (He's a big, old boy, who I've been feeding healthier food this Summer, in an effort for him to lose weight, but I don't think it's working much).

I'm 31lbs from my official goal, but as I've always said, I may decide to stop before. It all depends on how I feel. And it does feel good that people have been noticing this recent weight loss.

I realize I've been pretty lucky. I've not had really any complications. I've had enough 'stuck episodes' to know that they suck big time. Especially if you are out somewhere. And for me that's tough, because I chose not to tell people at work. The only ones that know are the office nurse (she can't tell) and a very, trusted (now former) supervisor. And he promised that he'd take my secret to his grave.

Anyhow, I did this for myself, not for anyone else (for the most part). I'd be lying if I said I didn't want more attention from guys, but I really want to be healthier and just feel good about myself. So, I continue on this journey. And, wish good luck to you all in your journeys.

I totally should have done the 'proof read' on this. I hate finding typos after you hit send or post.

Congratulations. Great job so far. And it's so comforting to see long time bandsters who are still happy with their choice of WLS.

Congratulations!!!

Loved your story, congratulations on all your success's !! I have the big old , goofball boy labrador too. He weighs 140, ( my goal) I still weigh 160. Sad when your enormous dog weighs less than you do. Luckily , I can find the humor in this. I just figure that being fabulous adds an extra 20 lbs to anyone s body. Just sayin '................

You've lost a 63 lb ball and chain. Must feel great to be free again? I've lost 2/3 of my ball and chain and I know the other 1/3 will be a lifetime project and I'm just fine with that. Congrats to you.

Great Job!!! Congrats on your bandiversary

Congratulations.

Happy BANDiversary....... And just to let you know...... You can press the "EDIT" bar to edit typos that you might catch later.

Thanks everyone!! Pink Dahlia, I love what you said about 'fabulous' weighing 20lbs. That's an awesome line. I may have to borrow that. My big dog is such a sweetheart. I love him to death. I love when he tries to be a lap dog (that's when I call him a 'Laprador'). 2muchfun, it does feel good. I see 'before' pictures of myself and it disgusts me. I cannot believe I let myself get so big. My weight really held me back (that a the dead weight ex-husband I dropped three years ago this month). I'm hoping to get out and do more, since I'm feeling better about myself. I'm going to try and meet more people. Good luck to everyone.

Happy bandiversary and continued success