Happy anniversary to me!!!

crystal M.
on 3/24/11 12:56 am - Joliet, IL

Today it's been officially two years with my band. I had a rocky start. I hated my band and wished every single day that I had chosen a different WLS. I am proof that if you start off on the wrong foot you CAN get back on track and lose the weight.

I am healthier than I was 10-15 years ago. I have made changes to my lifestyle and habits. I feel better and look better than I did 10 years ago.

I can-
sit in any chair or booth I want and not worry about if I will fit
run up several flights of stairs
shop in the misses department
cross my legs
exercise for 90 minutes straight
sit on the floor and not need a fork lift to get me back up again
sleep without snoring
and there's so much more!!!

I was 354 lbs at my highest. I have lost 140 lbs. I have a total of 52 inches
My BMI was 54 now it's 33
I wear a size 30/32 now I wear 16/18

Here is a before picture

No more double chin!!!!

(deactivated member)
on 3/24/11 1:02 am - Des Moines, IA

Happy Bandiversary! You look great and doesn't it feel good to not worry about chairs etc. WooHooooooooo

Thanks for all the support you give on this forum!

Have a great day!
Kristi

Stephanie M.
on 3/24/11 1:19 am

Happy Bandiversary...glad you got past the rocky start! You look great and I always enjoy your posts!

6-7-13 band removed. No revision. Facebook Failed Lapbands and Realize Bands group and WLS-Support for Regain and Revision Group

debbiejean58
on 3/24/11 1:19 am - Antioch, TN

Lap Band on 01/16/06

Happy Bandversary to you!!! I loved it when I could cross my legs under my desk, that was a big NSV for me. Keep up the good work girl!!!

(deactivated member)
on 3/24/11 1:28 am

Happy bandiversary! You look terrific!

festiveford
on 3/24/11 1:32 am - TX

REALIZE Band on 06/12/09

What an inspiration!

You look amazing and I'm sure you feel even better. We need stories like yours, Not all of us work the band to it's full potential at first and then finally have the light blub come on!

** HIGHEST WEIGHT 320** ** SURGERY WEIGHT 298 **

blessed_1970
on 3/24/11 1:32 am

REALIZE Band on 11/10/10

CONGRATS TO YOU!!! WOW!!! YOU ARE DEFINITELY AN INSPIRATION TO ME AND MANY OTHERS!! I'M NEWLY BANDED AND IVE LOST 40 POUNDS! IM 4 MONTHS POST-OP!!! THIS PAST MONTH I FEEL LIKE IM STUCK IN A RUT!!! I HAVENT GAINED NOR LOST...IM PROUD OF MY SUCCESS SO FAR, BUT ID LOVE TO LOSE 40 MORE!! I JOINED THE CHALLENGE ON HERE!! I PLEDGED 2000 MIN BY MAY 1 , SO NOW IM WALKING ABOUT 3 MILES A DAY!!! JUST STARTED THAT ON MARCH 21, 2011...HOPEFULLY IT'LL START COMING OFF SOON...LOL...I CANT EAT A LOT AT ALL...I EAT ABOUT 4-5 TIMES A DAY...I DONT DRINK POP NOR EAT BREAD...YOU HAVE ANY POINTERS??? THANKS JOYCE

NJDizzybee
on 3/24/11 1:43 am - Riverside Township, NJ

Happy Bandiversary! I always enjoy your posts. Thanks for posting pics and sharing your milestones. I hope to be sharing in all those victories soon. I'm only 4 weeks post surgery, but feel alot better already!