5-year Bandiversary!

Happy bandiversary, Tami! And thank you again for inspiring and guiding me when I was a baby bandster.

Jean

 Thanks for your kind words, Jean.  But, thanks also for all the information that you've provided to me and all the other bandsters over the years.  

Tami

We have had more than our share of differences, but I am sincere in saying that I hope you can get your issues resolved. I hope your next year aniversary finds you in a better place with your band. Good luckTami!

 Maria, 

Let me take this opportunity to say, "I'm sorry."  Even though we've had vastly different experiences with our bands, you have your message to share, and I respect that.  When I've come up against you, I was really just trying to show another side of the story.  There are bad band experiences, and there are good band experiences (and sometimes good, then bad!).  I just hope that by sharing our stories we keep people informed, and keep the "powers" (surgeons/band manufacturers) aware that there are issues that need to be addressed.  There is no *perfect* solution to obesity (yet).  

Tami

I am sorry as well. I really just want to share my story so hopefully others won't go through what I have with the band.............just as you want to share yours hopeing they will have a similar experience to yours. I really wish we all could have great band experiences. I am always happy to hear of a good band experience..........but at the same time, I can't help but think how much longer will it continue to be a good experience. I'm not meaning this to be a negative post, I say that b/c with the band stats being what they are, when I do hear the possitive stories, I just worry that things will change for those bandsters.

We all got this band to be healthier and happier, and we deserve that! I know that those that have done well with it in the past and then things change for them with the band must be devistated!

I feel guilty for those I encouraged with the band in my first few months with it when I strongly beleived in it, and then they didn't do well with it. That is why I speak up so much. But as for you, I understand your point as well. I remember one post you did several months ago where you stated that you felt bad to think of the ones that didn't get the band b/c of hearing what I have said about it. I would feel sad to know someone got it and didn't do well with it if I didn't speak up. And I know you speak up b/c you believe they can have a band experience like you have had.

So in our own way............we are as vocal as we are for the same reason............b/c we care about others.