It is officially my band anniversary today- and it feels better than any birthday I have ever had!!!! A year flies by when losing weight huh? Usually at this time I am dreading the spring because I cant hide under my layers in the heat! NOT THIS YEAR!
I have lost over eighty pounds and amazingly fit into a size 6! I never thought it would be possible, and I still look at my pants and think “I will never fit those over my thighs” heheh. But they do! It’s funny that I look at my new clothes and think they aren’t mine. I guess my eyes and brain take longer to change then my body!
But more importantly for today—any suggestions on a good way to celebrate? I met my goal at 165lbs so now all this is icing on the cake so I want to do something special for myself (besides getting ice cream or something destructive!).
What did you do when you hit your goal or had a big band anniversary????
__________________ Sarah Banded: March 5, 2007
"Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine"
What about doing something for you? It their something you always wanted to do, but could not do because of your weight? Challenge yourself and celebrate yourself this is such a wonderful accomplishment to achieve I am so excited for you. Think of something special just for you!
__________________ I pray we all will meet our goals this year, and never regain again!
Banded on 3/17/08 300/ 281/275/272 28.4 Pounds Lost
I celebrated my 3rd Bandaversary on the 22nd of February this year.
I woke up, smiled, quietly congratulated myself, and went about my day knowing that I am healthier, fitter, and happier than I was 3 years ago.
DH took me out to dinner that night, but it was actually more a belated Valentines Day dinner.
__________________ At goal 2 years
Banded 22 Feb '05 / Got to goal June '06
Imperial 297/107 lbs - Metric 135/49kg
Tummy tuck 15 Aug '06
0cc in a 4cc band (unfilled December '06) Before & After pics Blog
I celebrate every single day, I smile at my image in the mirror and put on my size 10s.
And only 2 years out, I find something else in my closet to let go of.
A banded friend of mine gave me a bottle of wine called Santa Paula. She has been my mentor. She lives far away but the next time I see her, we will share that bottle of wine in celebration.
Cheers
__________________ banded July 21-06 280 fill 1 Aug 21 - 1.65cc 255 fill 2 Oct 23 - 2.2cc 245 fill 3 Feb 15 - 2.5cc 228 fill 4 Apr 2 - 3.0 218 fill 5 Oct 22 - 3.2 195 Goal Feb 3, 2008 174 280-169
I don't know if I will celebrate my bandiversary per say as much as I plan to celebrate when I reach goal. (Along with small rewards along the way). Ultimately (depends on finances at the time) I would like to go to Las Vegas or something to celebrate my goal. I do plan at some point to reward myself with a new tattoo as well.
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Banded on January 23, 2008 by Dr.Robin Woodhead, Delta BC
I pray we all will meet our goals this year, and never regain again!
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