1 Yr. Bandiversary

So this same time last yr. I was excited. I got my band and was so filled with hopes and dreams of the future. I tried to picture where I would be this same time next yr.

Well let me tell u..............THIS IS NOT WHAT I PICTURED!!!

It has been a yr. since I got the lap band. 13 fills. Restriction? NO!

So I have completely wasted all this time and money on the band!!!

If u already have a band.............best of luck to u!

If u are just considering the band..............People please, choose your WLS wisely! I wouldn't want u to end up like me!!!

You have lost over 50 pounds! How can you consider yourself unsucessfull? I remember many times when I said to my self, "if I could only lose 50 pounds, I would be happy..."
Celebrate the success you have gained, and keep plugging away! Please don't be sad.

But I have only lost that through starving my self! That is why I paid what I did to have WLS surgery......to b a healthier weight WITHOUT starving my self! No one wants to go around feeling hungry most of the time.

I have completely changed my eating habits n I eat healthier foods and I am proud of that accomplishment. I don't consider myself unsuccessful, I consider the BAND unsuccessful!!

Btw..........I see your ticker. 1 lb. form goal! That is awesome!!!!!!!!!!

                    Maria, Maria, Maria!



                                                


I know you've struggled with your band, but I am very proud of you for the progress you've made despite not being able to get restriction.  That in itself is a testement to what a strong and determined woman you are.   

                  Congrats on making it through year #1!
                  

I know it may seem like we Ds'ers and rny'ers have it easy and have miracle, magical surgeries, but believe me we all have our share of sacrifices to get to where we are. The grass may not be as green in my yard as you imagine.

Don't beat yourself up too much about choosing your band. You did the best you could with the knowledge you had and the advice your surgeon gave you.   

I appreciate your honesty in sharing your experience with the band and risking getting bashed by the banders on here.   Maybe your story will make a newbie pause and consider their wls choice a little more carefully.   

At any rate,  I'm popping open a bottle of champagne in honor of you surviving that 1st year, and all the fills, and all the visits with the scale, and the drama with your surgeon's office :-) 

                            

And most of all I second Cheryl's comment. 50 pounds is an accomplishment worthy of praise whether the band got it off or you did it  on your own. You are looking great, and should be proud of yourself. 


                  

I am crossing my fingers for a better second year than the first!  You ain't dead yet, so don't feel defeated.  This battle is not over yet!

                            



                   

Thanks LaShelle! Your a sweetheart!

Maria,

I think you look wonderful.  I also echo what Lashelle has said.  You have done well and be proud of it.  I love your honesty and I can not wait to get to know you better!

Maria, I'm so sorry you are disappointed in your band.

Congratulations on your weight loss and success on your own.  I wish you continued success.

Linda

thanks everyone!!!

Maria,

I saw you a month ago at the clothes exchange, and you look GREAT.  I could really tell that you had lost since I had seen you last..... that being said----- BE PROUD OF YOUR LOST!!  I know that you have had little restriction, and the weight lost came from the changes you have had to make (having little support with your band), but a lost is A LOST. 

I tip my hat to you, girl.  Continue doing what you are doing!!!!

Thanks Tiff. U look great also!!! Can't wait to see everyone next month!