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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

My ONE Year BAND ANNIVERSARY

One year ago today 8/24/09 was one of the best days of my life. I was nervous and scared at this time I was hooked up to an IV and my poor hubby you could tell was nervous. They make you do a will before the hospital so it became real that there was a risk to doing this surgery. That day I was blessed with courage and hope to stop my fight with obesity once and for all.

I sit at my computer crying real tears of happiness, this year has been amazing. 

I have met new friends from blogging that I have developed REAL friendships with we talk about everything our life, slime. pbs everything. I don't where I would be with out being able to BBM Kristen or Angie or my daily texts from Jenny. These girls have made my journey so much richer,  I love you xo!

And to my husband who loved and supported me no matter what weight I was. He has truly been my biggest supporter and cheerleader. I love him and this journey has strengthened our marriage. I still remember the next day after surgery while I was resting that he came up and laid his hand on my back making sure I was still breathing, lol.

I have lost 85lbs I am currently 3lbs away from goal. It is my TOM and I am fighting with 4lbs of vacation weight and a crazy weekend. I have seen goal once, but have bounced all over the place. Goal would have been sweet today but no journey is perfect.

Thank You to the blogging community you are the BEST support system a girl could wish for so looking forward to Chicago.


If you are thinking about getting the band I have two words for you DO IT! 


Ladies I lift my glass of Champagne to you and say cheers! What a difference a year and a band makes! Love to all xo

39 comments:

  1. Congrats on your year! You look amazing!

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  2. Nicole, I'm crying real tears too! You are such an inspiration to me. You are amazing, and I can't wait to meet you in Chicago!!

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  3. Awww I'm sharing some happy tears with you! I'm so happy that we have this special bond, and I can't imagine being on this journey without you! We need to get together ASAP and have a special bandiversery celebration! xxoo

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  4. Happy Bandiversary Chica! What a success story you are...beautiful too! Congrats and enjoy this moment!

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  5. Nicole.. you have achieved what we all dream about here in band land.. congratulations.. celebrate and embrace this very special day!

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  6. What a wonderful inspiration! I can't wait to see what 1 year might bring for me. It is great to see such success and happiness from the power of making a decision to do something good for yourself!

    Have a great day, week, month, year!

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  7. I loved this. Congrats to you! You look amazing and I have loved reading about your journey this past year! I can not wait to you in Chicago! You are SO going to easily be at goal by then :)

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  8. Happy Bandiversary and Congratulations!!

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  9. Lovely - and you are beautiful!
    (I want your arms!)

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  10. You are MY inspiration... you look great and I hope to be where you are now in 6 months (my 1 year)!!

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  11. That is totally awesome! Congrats on your one year bandiversar! You have come soooo very far and you look amazing.

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  12. what an awesome ride you've had! congrats on your bandiversary

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  13. So happy for you!!!! Happy Bandiversary :)

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  14. Congrats on the one year!! You are truly a Band Success story and such an inspiration!!! You look unbelievalbe

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  15. I'm tearing up just reading this! You look AMAZING! Thanks for sharing your story!

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  16. Time flies when you're living life! Congrats and happy bandiversary!

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  17. Yay! Nicole! SO proud of you and you are my inspiration! xo

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  18. Congratulations! Thanks for sharing!

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  19. Happy Bandiversary! You have so much to be proud of - having the courage to do something about a problem in your life, and the tenacity to go after your goal with a vengeance! Thanks for sharing your journey with me. :)

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  20. Congratulations!!! You are amazing!

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  21. Congratulations and Happy Anniversary Sunshine! You look gorgeous!

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  22. I am so incredibly proud of you Nic. You have become an incredible friend to me. Fantastic advice and always someone to vent with. I love you so much and cannot WAIT for cuddling in Chicago!

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  23. Congratulations...you look wonderful. I want to be just like you at my one year bandiversary...we have similar weight goals.

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  24. Happy Anniversary and wow!! 3 lbs from goal, amazing!

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  25. Congratulations! You look fantastic!

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  26. I've done it (got the band) and eventhough I'm only about 7 weeks out, I am so thankful that I did. Blogs like yours make me confident that I too can be a success. Happy Bandiversary and thanks for being such an inspiration.

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  27. So beautifully said!! Congrats on all your success this far! I know you are so proud of yourself and you look fantastic girlfriend!! Cant wait to meet you in Chi town!!

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  28. You're a true inspiration! Thanks for keeping us in touch with you and the look into your life as a bandster!

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  29. Umm I never commented! I sent a present, so I guess that makes up for it, but seriously, OOPSIE! I love you my darling! xox

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  30. Just catching up on blogs today! Congrats, beautiful! You are such an amazing inspiration to me. You have come so far and I am so proud of you. And you truly are a skinny bitch! Love ya! <3

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  31. You look absolutely amazing! I hope to have success like yours this time next year!

    (What is the secret to your sexy arms?...)

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