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One year later

mandyjo

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mandyjo    1

mandyjo
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It has been a year for me. I had my one year appointment on Monday. He said things were great. The best part of the whole appointment was that he talked with me about how my life had changed. Not the fact that I look different. But the feelings I have had before during and after. We sat and shot the Sh*t for 20 mins.

He asked me if I wanted to be in the advertising for the lapband. He has a spread in our local paper and a few papers around the area. I was very flattered but I don't know If it is something I should do.... Any thougtht?

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Laurinda    1

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WOW congrats on your 1 year and your awesome weight lose!!! I would be flattered too with such an offer! Well I am not one to feel comfortable in front of the camera the idea of maybe motivating someone else would be something to conceder. < For me> have you talked to your family about it yet? Most definitely a personal choice! But if you do it post the add so we can see!!! :biggrin2:

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Numbrgirl    0

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Wow - what an inspiration!!! Thanks for sharing. I too would have mixed feelings about being a poster girl - the procedure does change lives but like many, I have kept my decision to do this very private - only a few trustworthy friends and family members know - so I guess it really is going to have to be a personal decision on your part.

What do you attribute most of your success to? lack of food, exercise ??? Give some of the newbies some advice!! 8-)

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mandyjo    1

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Honestly, taking one day at a time. My blogs will show you I am a little crazy. I have had a lot of hard days. Remembering it is not a race! Obessing will not make it work faster. Follow the rules and workout! There is no "faster way" you have to do what works for your body and is healthy.

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HeatherO    7

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I would do it if it were me. I know I am so much more motivated by seeing others that are successful so I would jump at the chance to show others just what is possible with the band.

It is a very personal decision which may get you a little extra attention . . . are you ready for that? :0).

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jazma    16

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Go for it! Tell them you want some money :rolleyes:

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Sirius    0

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Congratulations on your accomplishment!!! Seeing "before and after" pictures of people that have accomplished their weight loss goal is the #1 best motivator for me. I feel that you will be inspiring many people by posing for it! I think you should do it 100%

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maryrose    2

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Mandy,

You look absolutely adorable in your little pic there. You got for it!

BTW, I had my one year check up a few weeks ago. MY surgeon is a wonderful surgeon, but has the personality of a hemorrhoid! He did not even compliment me, just said I was on track, blabs out a buch of statistics and left the room! I don't like him.

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