Hey all!! I haven't been on in awhile, life has been crazy busy but I haven't forgotten about this wonderful tool or all of the wonderful people that makes this site what it is!!!

I've just been enjoying every moment and living my new life to the fullest, and with every passing day it only seems to get better!!!! My weight has been stabilized for about 3 months now, so I can truly say I'm now maintaining. Of course there's still that 5lbs +/- area that we all deal with but I know what my core number is. I was scared to death of this stage but in all honesty the journey lead me to this place and now it's just as natural as waking up each morning. Sure there are days when I go off track but the great thing is that I know tomorrow is a new day and I get right back at it. This is what the band has allowed me to do. Before, getting off track once seemed to derail me and eventually ended in a train wreck, but now I know I don't have to worry about that. I know this tool is with me for the long haul and it's carried me through thus far so I'm not going to doubt it now.

I found a new Dr. and will go for my first follow-up visit with her next month. I'm familiar with her because she used to practice with my original doctor so all should be good.

I'm down 160lbs and am literally a new person. My attitude is so much bigger and brighter, my energy is through the roof, I feel great every morning when I wake up. I have clothes, more clothes than any one person should have:-)

My 7-year old and I were walking into a store last week and he stopped and looked and me and said "mommy, I am so proud of you", I said thanks but why and he said "for losing all that weight, I knew you could do it". Now THAT is what THIS is ALL about!!!!

I recently planned a big event at my work, the theme was "Old Hollywood Glam" so everyone dressed the part, and for the first time I was able to wear a formal THAT I LOVED (not just one that fit me) and I owned it:-) We had a photo booth and for the first time in I don't know how long I was posing for the camera, loving every second vs. running, dodging and hiding behind people. I had to stop myself for a minute and say who is this person:-) It was great to feel so free.

So what have you been doing with your new you? If your answer is nothing, turn that car around!!! Take full advantage of your accomplishments, they're ALL huge and you should be proud and enjoy every minute of your hard work!!! Life is short and precious which is probably why a majority of us decided to have this surgery in the first place, so never lose sight of that and all along the road stop and enjoy it!

I can't wait to read your responses!!!!!!

You need to post this on Banders#6 also so everyone can see, You look great.

Wow ! That's a pretty lady in the glamorous Hollywood dress ! Congratulations ! You look like a movie star !! As far as what im doing, just living a "normal" life, nothing exciting, but just being able to have a day that is easy on me is a real gift ! Not having to live my day around my weight, instead I can do what I want to do and not be held back, mentally or physicaly . Thankyou Lapband !!!

I believe many of us should be thankful for our healthy lives No more yo- yo diets. Just smoothly going thru life in a smaller body.

Thank you lap band.