x-post one year anniversary

Hey all! I haven't been around too much because i've been out of town, but my band anniversary was yesterday!
So much has changed in the past year, i can't even begin to put it into words! I am 100000000000000 times happier, healthier and an all around better person than I was at this time a year ago! This website has been beyond helpful for me, and I truly don't think I would have been as successful as I have been without every bit of information and support i have received here.
One year ago, I didn't have any idea where I was going and was over 300 lbs and pretty miserable. I was just getting by, but not truly living life. I see things so differently now and am SO optimistic about the future!
To anyone who is thinking about having this surgery i can only tell you that if you work hard you can do anything that you want to do :)
Today I am between 160-165 lbs. I don't know if i'm going to lose more or not but i'm happy. Wearing 10's and M shirts! Thank you guys so much! below are some pics. My before and then a pic of my sister and I at Disney the day b4 my one year :)

I am sooooo happy for you.  Congrats!  You worked your tool girl!  Thanks for sharing.  I'm sure you feel like possibilities in life now are limitless.

Thank you so much! yes it is sooo much different :)

congrats amanda!!!! Ur such an great example of success for all of us. keep it up!!
u were such a beautiful girl before but now u are stuning, congrats!! and enjoy the new you.
hugs.

thanks mariana! i love reading your posts here, you are so inspirational also! you are beautiful!!

aw thanks btw add me as a friend i believe that ur profile is private lol.
hugs and keep it up girl u look awesome! u are the best example that the band does work!!!!!!!!! and u have worked it like a pro! congrata again.

Wowza you are HOT!  

You are so inspiring Amanda.  You give me so much hope that I CAN really do this.  I was banded 2 1/2 weeks ago and It's so great to see another bander with such great success.  

What are some of your top tips for a newb? 

Thanks so much... and u definitely can do this. if i can anyone can haha. you look like you have done a great job so far! I would say i just really followed the rules. TONS of water. LOTS of exercise, and with eating i try to always eat protein (meat) first... then veggies. no bread. Thats really all. PM me if u have specific questions i would be happy to help :) keep up the good work

Wow you LOOK great ! You sure have rocked your band !

Holli

Thanks Holli! you look great too!! :)