Happy Bandiversary to ME!!!

One year ago today I was lying on the sofa, probably watching TV and nursing my wounds. :) One year ago today I was banded and it's something I have absolutely NO regrets on!!!!

A year later, I'm down 76.5lbs and I've lost a ton of inches!!! It's just amazing how things have changed in just one short year!!!

My Stats (roughly since I'm not very good at measuring!)
Waist:
Then-48.5in
Now-39.5in

Arms:
Then-18in
Now-14in

Thighs:
Then-27in
Now-21.5in

Hips:
Then-56in
Now-47in

Bust:
Then-44in
Now-36in

Wrist:
Then-7in
Now-6in

Calves:
Then-19in
Now-16in

Ankles:
Then-11in
Now-10in

Neck:
Then-17.25in
Now-14in

Ring Size:
Then-10
Now-6.5

Here are some things that I'm proud of:

• I went from a size 24/26 in Womens to a size 14/16 in MISSES!!


• My feet have gone from a 7.5/8W to a size 6.5-7 regular!


• I went from a 46D bra to a 38C (not sure how I feel about this one! I'm starting a "New Boobs for T" fundraiser. You're all welcome to contribute!)


• I can sleep on my stomach comfortably and not wake up with my back killing me.


• I can sleep all night without tossing and turning because I can't get comfortable.


• I'm UNDER 200lbs!!!!


• I can get down on the floor with my kids and get up without feeling like my knees are going to pop off.


• I can paint my own piggy toes without needing a defibrulator(sp?) afterwards.


• I can go more than 5 minutes on my elliptical!


• I can easily climb stairs without needing an oxygen mask when I'm through.


• When I see pics of my profile, I don't believe it's me.


• I can curl up on the couch and REALLY curl up in a ball instead of a big lump!


• I haven't had a soda in over a year and I survived.


• I can now say 'no thanks' to donuts and cinnamon rolls (or at least to the WHOLE thing!)


• I'm under 200lbs!!!


• I can go to a restaurant and know I'm not the biggest person in there.


• I'm 36yrs old and I still get looks from men and it's WONDERFUL.


• Relations with the DH is amazing. ;)


• I'm under 200lbs!!!!!!!!!! :)

I'm sorry, I will need to post the before and recent pics later! They good collage I made is at the office. :( Sorry guys!

I hope you're well and loving life. I'm still dealing with dialated pouch, but I'm back on the wagon. I got a 2cc fill a few weeks ago, so I'm heading in the right direction again.

Although my journey hasn't been smooth sailing 100% of the time, and I've recently encountered some bumps in the road- I would change my experience with the band for anything. I honestly think my days would be numbered as I was on the fast track to 300lbs. Being only 5'1" (I always thought I was 5'2", so you might notice how I flunctuate in height on here! haha), it wouldn't have been pretty or fun at all.

If anyone stumbles upon this blog because you're considering the surgery, I can't say it enough. GO FOR IT!!!! It will change your life for the better!!!!