Banded 1 year ago today...and failed

That's right guys, I'm officially a failure. My goal was to lose 100 lbs in my first year post-op and I only lost 95.  Am I still happy? You betcha!! Here's a parade of never-before-seen photos to show off my progress and inspire. I can't believe it's been a year already and I look forward to being at my goal a year from now but I'm ok if it takes that long to get there.  My first year was a sprint...now comes the marathon.  

For those of you just starting out, believe in yourself! Imagine where you will be a year from now. It'll go by quicker than you can believe.




On my horse in December 2009



Posing for a work-volunteer project in June 2009



On my horse in December 2010 - minus about 90 lbs (I think he is happier too!) 



TODAY! minus 95 lbs!

Happy Bandiversary!  You look great!  Can't wait to hear about your 100 pound lost celebration soon!  Keep up the great work.

Kristi

Happy Bandiversary you loser!!!  Way to go!

FANTASTIC!! 

Happy Bandiversaryyou have done Fantastic

Oh yeah, 100lbs and I buy an iPad 2.  Unless I blow all the money on a new saddle for the pony first. Choices...

Well done you look fantastic!! You are an inspiration!

You look MAHvelous!!  Happy Bandiversary!!!

 Congratulations on your great WLS success- you're looking fabulous!

So, is it wrong to have a really crazy food filled party in honor of this? My birthday is next week so tomorrow night I'm having a bandiversary-birthday party (combined) and I think I'm going to eat everything I've made "off limits" for the past year.  Or, I'll eat 1 bite of a few things until I feel satisfied and then force all my friends to gorge themselves. Cause I am not into the public puking.