All,

Today is my one year anniversary of my surgery and I was wondering how everyone is doing on their Anniversary. I would love to hear from all of you as your DAY approaches.

As of today, I have lost 115 since the begining of my journey. I can not tell you how much better I feel and all of the NSV I have had. I started out in a 26 jean or 3x and am now wearing 12p jeans and some med tops. I went from 3x scrubs to wear to work, to now buying mediums.

More important, I feel so much better. I can breath, I am not short of breath anymore, I can walk from the parking lot to the store, or into work. I can reach things so much better, not knocking stuff over with my butt....

My chances of diabeties has lowered, my blood pressure has lowered. I can now sit on the floor if I want, I can cross my legs... My thighs dont rub as bad. I feel healthy... finally.

I love, love ,love my band and want to hear your stories.

Following those band rules.

Lois

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:I am so happy for you! Keep up the great work, and congrats!

ONE YEAR tomorrow ... I can't believe how much my life has changed. Take a look at my photos and see. Down 105.2 since my surgery.

I am ... humbled and speechless.

I would love to hear how others are doing!

Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum - 40ismyyear's Album: One year ...

What a difference a year makes, right? I catch my reflection in a window sometimes and I am shocked by what I see. When I look in the mirror I dont see it but when I catch myslef by surprise, well, it is a surprise. My favorite is when I am folding clothes and I see a pair of my (size 12) jeans and I think 'whose are these? These cant be mine, they are too small! They must have shrunk'. I love my band, it was the best decision I ever made for myself.

This just in ... the scales were again my friend this morning! After a good hard run yesterday and several weeks of seeing SLOW losses...

I HIT MY GOAL TODAY - ON MY BANDIVERSARY!

I am, once again, speechless. Other than getting married to that hot man I call my hubby (whose jeans I am now wearing) and having that beautiful little girl 9 years ago ... this was the best thing I could have ever done for myself.

I shall Celebrate with a four mile run! How different my life has become!

Gingerbug,

A year does make a big difference. I do not see my weight loss on myself except when I look at pictures, then I see it. but looking in a mirror or looking down at myself, I still see the old me. My Laundry NSV is when I fold my underwear... Not Tent-N-Awning anymore.

40ismyyear.

congrads.... How wonderful. scale Victories are just as important. I know this band IS the single best thing I have ever done for myself. Self pay.. yep, and I would pay it all over again... Double it even. I AM WORTH IT.

Again Congrads.. I need to set my final goal.

How did you set yours?

Lois

Lois! Wow Woman! You have done so well in ONLY one year! You are obviously proud of yourself, as you should be! Over 100# in a year....

40-is-my-year! You too! and CONGRATULATIONS on being at goal!:cry_smile: Your pictures are amazing!!! Over 100# in a year as well! wow...

Gingerbug - I completely agree with you. This band is the best thing I have EVER done! I tend to catch a glimpse of myself sometimes and think the same thing you do. My oldest daughter has recently lost some weight, so I asked her for her old jeans sz 10? (thinking WAY in the future, right?) seems I have been in sz 12s for so long... I had a fill right after Thanksgiving and have been doing relatively well so I thought "just try them on" OMG THEY FIT! ok - they are tight and she wears super low waist (ugh), but I can zip with out lying down! I have quite a "muffin top" and won't wear them publicly for a while, but THEY FIT!

This just in ... the scales were again my friend this morning! After a good hard run yesterday and several weeks of seeing SLOW losses...

I HIT MY GOAL TODAY - ON MY BANDIVERSARY!

I am, once again, speechless. Other than getting married to that hot man I call my hubby (whose jeans I am now wearing) and having that beautiful little girl 9 years ago ... this was the best thing I could have ever done for myself.

I shall celebrate with a four mile run! How different my life has become!

WOW, what a great day!! What an inspiration!

Congrats!

My bandiversary was January 3rd. I have lost 75 lbs. I have been stuggling lately, eating badly. Now that the holidays are over I will try and get back on track. I also have a doctors appointment next week so maybe I need a fill. Well I do agree this is the best thing I have ever done I feel great. I am size 14.

Wow, Congrats everyone!

Karen - WTG! You look amazing!

Yesterday was my bandiversary. I've lost 76 pounds, but have stalled over the holidays. Doc is happy with my current weight, but I'm determined to stick with my original goal.

I recently discovered that I am too tight. Going for a slight until next Friday the 16th. I'm hoping that will help me get closer to my goal.

Great to hear that we are all doing so well. I would have loved to be at goal by my bandiversary, but at this point, I'll settle for hitting it by mid summer. I don't care how slow it comes off as long as it keeps coming off.

Karen - so what's your maintenance plan?

Hi everyone,

It sound like everyone is doing great. The weight loss numbers I've seen for 1 year are amazing. My bandiversity is 1/28/09. I've lose 80 pounds but it's hard for me to enjoy it. I've reached a plateau because of "sliders" so I have to work on this. Anyway, I know it was hard work so keep up the good work in the coming year.

Hey everyone! I posted a thread in the General Lapband Support forum with a 1 year update of sorts. Here's the link if you'd like to read it http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f15/1-year-lapband-makes-all-difference-85286/#post1114647

It's great to hear how everyone is doing after 1 year with their bands!

I just wanted to wish everyone a happy new year and good wishes on their anniversay. I'm working real hard to stay away from the icecream and can only take one day at a time. Today i was able to eat protein so I think that helps. Talk to you soon.

I am happy to see all of your great outcomes. I know you must be elated. I know I would be. I have not done as well but I will keep on trying. I have lost some weight but have struggled in doing so. I would like some help if anyone can do so. I would like to maybe exchange emails or maybe post a message in my profile.

Dazzle,

I just sent you a private message with my e-mail address in it.. Would love to chat with you.

Lois

Congrats everyone!! I am so glad to hear about people successes.

I will have been banded for one year on 1/24/09. I can't believe how different my life has been this past year. I have lost 65lbs since my surgery and I feel great. I have gone from a size 32/34 to a 22/24. I go to the gym at least 3 times per week usually. I just had to have my gall bladder removed 1/16/09 and I remember after my lap band surgery when I had to relax and do nothing for a week it was much easier than it has been this time. I am completly board and I can't wait to get back to the gym and start doing things again.

This whole new way of living is great. Its no longer about food but its about living my life to its fullest.

This year I hope to continue loosing the wieght and getting more and more healthy. I also am looking forward to getting pregnant and having a healthy preganancy. I will be 29 next month and feel younger then I did at 25.

The band has been the best thing I have ever done for myself and would recommend it to anyone.