Can you believe it May Flowers / Shrinko De Mayo's- our 1st year bandiversary is fast approaching. I think it would be nice for us to check in and update us all on our progress so far....

My bandiversary is 5/23 and so far I am down 121 lbs but am hoping to be down 125 by the 23rd. I will check in again closer to then

As for my band- this was the best decision I have ever made! I am finally able to be me! For years I was so misserable I even dreaded leaving the house.

My doc, Dr. Fielding of NYU was banded himself and at the very first seminar I attended he said that I will stop thinking about food the way I always had. It wasn't going to run my life anymore.

I never thought that would really be the truth, I honestly thought it was a sales pitch. But it is so true. It's almost unexplainable to people who have not been through what we have.

I can't eat alot of the things that I used to love but ya know what? It doesn't matter anymore. My pants are SMALLER, LOL!

So no matter how close I am or how far away I am from my goal, I know that I am getting there and I have no regrets!

:thumbup:Congradulations on your weightloss. My Band Anniversery is May 28th and I'm down 80lbs. I was hoping to be down 100lbs by my anniversary, however that isn't going to happen. I was in Walmart Sunday and thought I'm going to try on something in the regular sizes not the Plus section, and I was so excited that I could actually wear something in that section. I'm with you this was the best decision I've ever made and I have no reqrets!!

I had someone ask me the other day how I lost the weight and when I told them she informed me that I cheated and that I lost it the easy way! At first I was kind of upset but then I thought you know I have battled with my weight since I was 10 years old, and have tried almost every diet out there and I would lose 10 gain 20 and at 39 yrs old I decided that I was tired of fighting a losing battle since I had no willpower the Band was my best option. I didn't have a problem with eating the right foods I had a problems with portion control So the Band was the best choice for ME.

Sorry about my rambling!!! Keep up the good work!!

People suck , don't they? Right now I am dealing with a friend who texts or calls me with these rediculous statements without considering my feelings.

She texted me just yesterday saying she was looking a pic's from a b'day party we recently went to and said (and i quote) "I am looking at pictures of us at my mom's party and I am twice your size! I hate you, stop losing weight"

I ignored it because how am I supposed to respond to that??? She has also said jokingly that she hated me for losing so much weight cause now she's the big girl of our group of friends.

WTF????

It will be a year for me the 22nd. I have lost slow, but I don't care, I am just happy that I have spent a year losing instead of gaining! The holidays were really tough for me this year and I didn't lose anything for about 3 months. But I have really kicked up my exercise and I am losing again. I totally understand where you all are coming from about other people's comments. No one at work knows I have the band and I heard one coworker say what a bitch I was to have lost so much weight! I couldn't believe she said that! I used to be the biggest girl in the office, but not anymore!

I had my bandiversay this week, May 12th! I am so happy I decided to get the band. The results have been better than I dreamed. I have lost 100 pounds!:laugh:

I had my bandiversay this week, May 12th! I am so happy I decided to get the band. The results have been better than I dreamed. I have lost 100 pounds!:laugh:

May I ask how you lost so much so fast? Do you exercise a lot?

Today is my 1yr bandiversary!!! I have lost 98.2 lbs and feel FANTASTIC!!! Happy Bandiversary to all that had their surgery today as well. I am sooooooo happy that I chose this surgery. I would recommend it to anyone. It feels great to be able to wear 16W and not 28W. I saw someone at church this weekend that I haven't seen in a year and she was in awe. All she kept saying was "Oh My God, Oh My God". :Banane01: That to me is the best when I get the reactions from people I haven't seen since my surgery. Have a wonderful day everyone!!! :Banane33:

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Carrie_C,

I try to never eat sweets, unless, it is a holiday or a special occasion. I keep track on my calories and protein using "livestrong.com", "My Plate". I try not to eat more than 1400 calories a day and have at least 70g of protein. The protein helps keep your metobolism working well. And I watch my carbs. I do eat some carbs but I do avoid Mashed potatoes, rice, pasta and sweets. I have noticed eating too little (under 1000 calories) for an extend time will really slow my weight loss. I do not regularly exercise. When school is out I will start walking and get on a schedule with my eliptical. I hope this helps! And 50 + pounds lost is nothing to be sad about!!!!

Hi ladies!! It's been a while since I visited this part of the forum but it has been great catching up on all of you! I celebrated my bandiversary with 90 pounds lost! :smile2: Whoo hoo! Like most, I wished for 100 by now but I'll take what I got -- gladly.

GREAT JOB YOU BUNCH OF LOSERS!! :thumbup:

Congrats to all! I am super excited- I lost 125 exactly by my 1 year bandiversary on the 23rd! The next day, one more lb lost and I AM IN 1DERLAND!!! WooHooooooo!

Hppy Bandiversary, Michelle! What an accomplishment! I am sure that you look and feel great. Be proud of yourself! You will be young, and lighter, and full of life! Woo-hoo!

I got my band three days ago and am still uncomfortable from the surgery process - bloated and a bit stiff. However, I will press on because I want to be there when my sons (ages 12 and 14) get married and graduate grad school, and I want to go to Paris with my husband, and I want to read every book...

Michelle, I went to the diet ticker site and picked out a ticker, but I do not know how to attach it to my profile. Could you help? I enjoy looking at peoples' tickers, and I think that it might help me along, too.

Thanks!

Maureen

Hppy Bandiversary, Michelle!

Michelle, I went to the diet ticker site and picked out a ticker, but I do not know how to attach it to my profile. Could you help? I enjoy looking at peoples' tickers, and I think that it might help me along, too.

Thanks!

Maureen

Hi Maureen,

Congrats on the start of your new life! You will be FAB!

OK, so for the ticker:

• Go to User CP on LBT
  
• Select 'Edit Signature'
  
• In another window, go to www.ticker factory.com
  
• Select 'Weight Loss' and create your ticker.
  
• When your done, copy the 'bb Code'.
  
• Paste it in the signature box on LBT. Preview to be sure it looks right then save.
  
• GOOD LUCK!!!
  

Thanks, Michelle! I am on my way! First post-op doc visit today. Looking forward to mushy foods!

CONGRATS TO EVERYONE ON OUR BANDIVERSARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My ticker is wrong....I made it into ONEderland but only because I had irritation and couldn't eat.....so I had an unfill in April and still haven't gotten all the Fluid back in yet. But everything is fine, no slips, and no more issues with eating!

I am down about 70 pounds in 1 year and although I got depressed for a little while about getting sick and needing an unfill, I am not changing my ticker because I know soon I'll be back to 81 lbs gone and back to ONEderland!!! I have been gone from the forums for a while, mostly because I was ashamed of gaining 10lbs back, but I'm better now I think. I went to the gym today and did an hour on the treadmill and I hadn't been to the gym in months. So I'm getting back on track now that my life is less hectic and I wish all of you, including me, continued success!!!! Let's get sexi-ER!!!!!! :-)

Hi Y'all! It's been a while since I've been in this thread group, but it looks like most of us are plugging right along.

I'm at goal now............my 1 year bandiversay was May 7th. Weighing in around 150 lbs or so. (5"7") and would like to lose 10 more but if that doesn't happen am perfectly fine with where I am now. Which is about a 90 lb loss over the year.

Soooooo glad I decided to take the plunge and go for the band. I feel great and buying those size 10 or 12 clothes is exilerating!

Congrats to all of us!!!! Isn't it amazing what a difference a year can make???? :thumbup: