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today is one year exactly since I had my band. I've lost 70 pounds and am so thankful that I was able to have it done. It's done miraculous things in my life. My quality of life is greater than I ever dreamed. I'm kayaking, exercising, and dancing again. My meds have been reduced or eliminated. My DH and I have an active and wonderful sex life again.:lol: :wub:I no longer groan when I look in the mirror. I'm in normal size clothes. I have more energy.:rolleyes2: In this respect, life is good. to those of you thinking about having it done..... I have no regrets. Today is cause for CELEBRATION!!!!:tongue2:

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Congrats on your bandiversary, Aubrie and also congrats on your weight loss and newfound lease on life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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You're an inspiration! I love happy endings (or beginnings)! Congrats!

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Thank you all!!! I wouldn't have done as well as I did without all of the wonderful posters and bandsters on this board. My hat's off to you for all your support.

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I'm doin' a happy dance for ya over here! It's wheezy and not all that pretty, but hey, by this time next year, I'll give you the dance you deserve. :)

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Happy Bandiversary!!!!

You are doing awesome. It is hard to believe a year passes so quickly when the first few weeks post banding are soooo slooowwww.

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Well I am late to the party here but...

Congratulations. We go into this with high hopes and expectations... But like me I kept it in the back of my mind that it may not happen like I hoped... Well it does for the most part and you have done a fabulous job.

The best NSV's are the ones you listed about medication and how much your life has improved. I am sure you will make many more discoveries in the next year to come.

Once again congrats and it's stories like yours that give all new bandsters hope :)

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Thank you for sharing your experience. It is hard for me to think in a year I could be 70 lbs lighter and have the prospect of keeping it off.

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