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Its the little things that matter!!!

By mandyMO

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I started my journey in may of 2010 and had my surgery Dec 29th! I've lost 100lbs ! When I say little things that matter I mean like I haven't been able to fit in doctors office chairs In I couldn't tell you how long and I always had to stand and everybody knows that sometimes those waits can be long! But now I cane fit in them just fine! I put a bra on today that I haven't got to wear in like 5 yrs! My major one is and it breaks my heart I haven't been able to sleep with my husband in our bed for 6 yrs ! I couldn't breathe so I had to sleep in the recliner or on the couch! Guess what I can now sleep in bed with my husband ! I thank god every day for every lb I loose because its making me healthier and healthier every day! I'm finally getting my life back! I hated taking pictures now I enjoy taking them to see my progress! I'm shedding the fat suit and getting my life back! I still have lots more to go but I have been given my life back and the lapband is the best thing I could ever done for myself! :D

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    roseyposey

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Congratulations! That is wonderful. :)

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    Judyjones

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Yeah for you and what a great blog you wrote. I can't wait to get that 100 lbs gone from my body. I feel this band is the best thing I every did regarding my weight problems all these years. Keep up the good work.

    Judy

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    Thomas Moore

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Thank you for sharing this you are true inspiration to us all.

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    PJbanster

    LAP-BAND Patients

    AWESOME JOB! I remember I used to sit in a theatre and like squeeze in to the seat and be like it's cool as long as I don't move the cup holders don't dig in to my thighs. lol now I go in and get comfy and I can even prop my legs up under me and STILL have wiggle room. I did a little dance to celebrate that. Every victory is something to celebrate!

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    BayougirlMrsS

    Gastric Sleeve Patients

    you have lost 100lbs in three months.... WOW that is incredible. Keep up the great work. One of my biggest AHA moments is when i noticed my thighs didn't rub when I walked.... OMG I was so happy. My goal was to get in a single digit paints and i did... from size 18 to 8.

    P.S. the smile on your pretty face speaks volumes......

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    BayougirlMrsS

    Gastric Sleeve Patients

    The smile on your pretty face speaks volumes...... Keep up the great work.

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    lizzyw

    LAP-BAND Patients

    After reading some negative posts about the band it warmed my heart to read yours. Keep going... Keep Fighting for your health and your family. I am doing the same. Just got my band 1 wk ago. Am feeling pretty good... Makes me feel alot better when I hear what you have to say. thanks

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    blossoming

    LAP-BAND Patients

    I'm so proud of you. Keep up the good work. You definately have motivated me.

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    mandyMO

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Thank you everybody!

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    shonette

    LAP-BAND Patients

    OMG- I am so very excited for you and you have done a wonderful job. The band is a wonderful tool inspite of it's up and downs with me!:)

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