One year Bandiversary

Today is my day.

One year ago today, I stepped over that huge deep chasm that was my death and joined the losing side. I had the adjustable gastric band installed.

Yes, it is about scale victories. I went from 316.5 to where I am now, 250.

Yes it is about non scale victories. I have gone from a size 30 to an 18/20 in most cases.

Mostly though, it is about my self esteem.

I found it sometime this past year and it has been building itself up. I found I no longer ever want to be put last. I am worth more. I can look in the mirror, and although I am still getting use to who looks back at me, I see a beautiful woman.

My world is not the dark hopeless place it was. There is light, and air and joy and happiness...

My band was my bridge to the world I was searching for. I will be forever grateful to modern technology for giving me my life back.

This coming year for me will be interesting. I have to deal with major medical and legal issues and I still have to get down another 70 pounds before I can consider myself ready to discuss PS for my saggy old body.

I am saving up for the smaller size clothing I will buy in the near future.

My journey is long, Tomorrow starts a new year, the future will be priceless.

To my OH friends and others who have the band:

May all of you who are having Bandiversaries have a wonderful, wonderous 2007. Let us reach our goals, on the scale and in the world.

To my OH friends and others who have RNY:

May all your surgery anniverseries be wonderous and wonderful for you. Join with me and lets reach those common goals.

To my friends in general who have supported me throughout the year. You are dear to me and my heart is filled with happiness knowing that you are out there.

Join me in celebration. Celebrate your lives, your accomplishments, and your joys that make it all priceless for you.

with much love,
Sandgee :)