Angie, Thanks for taking the poll...I hope other June Bugs take it as well....it helps to be able to reflect together....and know that some of our Successes and some of our Fears are common to others who have had the WLS. I believe that this site is what gets me through when I can't do it myself. Goodluck on reaching your 1 yr. goal....You can do it! Cindy

GOOD LUCK!!!

Just a neat poll to see how we are all progressing at our 1 yr. anniversary. Just copy the poll and then replace my responses with yours. P.S >>I borrowed a version of this poll from April 2004 surgery page. MY ANSWERS BEGIN WITH A * Have fun reflecting! 1. Surgery Date: *June 18, 2004 2. Height: *5' 4" 3. Day of Surgery Weight: *287lbs 4. One Year Weight: *167lbs give or take 3 lbs 4a. GOAL WEIGHT: *140 lbs 5. Best Health Habit that you have acquired since surgery? *Not drinking Pop..... 6. The Worst Habit that you still possess even after surgery that you know you shouldn't? *Emotionally eating.... 7. During your 1st six months did you? A. Follow instructions to a tee and do everything physician instructed. B. Occasionally eat something that wasn't that good for you C. Cheat like a fiend all the time My Anwser: *A....I'm pretty much an all or nothing person 8. During the 2nd part of the 1st year did you? A. Follow instructions and do everything your physician instructed. B. Occasionally eat something that wasn't that good for you C. Cheat like a fiend all the time My Anwser: *B, once I realized I could push the limits I tried things. 9. Do you feel that these habits have slowed down your progress? *Absolutely but I'm still doing a lot better than I use to be able to do. The binge eating has all but gone....(still can't overeat) 10. Do you exercise on a regular basis (meaning at least 3 times a week)? *I did before my son was diagnosed with a tumor in March... but not as faithful right now....but I'm trying to improve that. 11. Have you had plastic surgery as of yet? *Not yet......not sure what I want to do...surgery scares me ( funny huh?) 12. Did you lose more weight after the plastic surgery? *N/A as I have not crossed that bridge yet 13. Was it worth it ?( Plastic surgery ?) *N/A as I haven't contacted the PS yet 14. What's the MOST POSITIVE thing to come out of having this surgery for you? *Gaining back my confidence level back...feeling younger than I had. 15. What's the MOST NEGATIVE thing that has resulted from having this surgery for you? * Still feeling fat when looking in the mirror, and the excess skin but it would never change my decision. 16. On a scale from 1-10 How would you rate your use of your new TOOL? *Around a 7; I could be doing better now, but I still am pleased with the entire outcome. 17. Would you go through this again? *ABSOLUTELY!!! 18. BIGGEST FEAR now that 1 yr. anniversary is here... *Not reaching my goal weight, and GAINING IT ALL BACK.... THanks for reading and thanks for sharing! Cindy in Ohio

Cathy,, just wanted to let you know that you posted on the June 2004 surgery board,, you need to go to the main message board-- you will definately get alot more responses. There is even a message board for lap banders,, click on the main entrance (in blue) and click on the drop down arrow in the box labeled Member forums,, from there you can pick the lap band forum,,, good luck,, christy

I am looking up each page on this site and don't really know if I am doing it right. But any way I am very nervous cause this seems to be moving very slow for me. I have not even had my first visit with the Dr. yet. I tried to have this done for the past 3 years and it seems like I always had the wrong Dr. or Hospital that my insurance would not pay for. So I think I am headed in the right direction now. Can any tell me anything about the banding and there experience? Or just give me some advise on Time...(laughing)