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I browsed the site before having my lap band done...to be honest I was discouraged that I found no one as large as me...it made me nervous...so despite the cringing face I am making...lol...I was 407 in the first picture..253 in the last its been 8 months
  1. This was probably a year before surgery I still got bigger
  2. Christmas Day 09
  3. Christmas
  4. One Month after Surgery
  5. I browsed the site before having my lap band done...to be honest I was discouraged that I found no one as large as me...it made me nervous...so despite the cringing face I am making...lol...I was 407 in the first picture..253 in the last its been 8 months

I browsed the site before having my lap band done...to be honest I was discouraged that I found no one as large as me...it made me nervous...so despite the cringing face I am making...lol...I was 407 in the first picture..253 in the last its been 8 months

By Bean1980

I browsed the site before having my lap band done...to be honest I was discouraged that I found no one as large as me...it made me nervous...so despite...
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    Lacie

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Wow! That is amazing! Congratulations! I am only 5 days post-op but that is very inspiring! Any tips?

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    jackiebee

    LAP-BAND Patients

    great for you....keep up the good work!

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    Lanette

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Congratulations. You are doing great. You have given me inspiration. Thanks for sharing. You are strong for doing so and successful for it too.

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    Guest

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    Good for you!!! Kuddos for posting pics!!! :)

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    NewMrs.Smith

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Wow Congratulations! I appreciate the pictures I have had a c-section and a full hysterectomy and it gives me an idea. I will be having surgery in march more than likely(have to wait for 6m of proof of dieting for insurance to cover) Thank you...it helped me alot!

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    binwhar

    LAP-BAND Patients

    I am in awe!!! Good for you to make the decision to drop the weight...it is incredible

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    CD6982GIRL

    LAP-BAND Patients

    you look great girl i look bigger then u at 384

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    Ki-Ki

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Thank you for keeping it real. Congratulations on your new look

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    ejoseph

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Congratulation you look great keep up the good work. I am one week post-op looking forward to the lost.

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    Richardson

    LAP-BAND Patients

    You are one brave LADY! You are getting your Life Back WELL DONE!

    I get my band in Feb just to commence the Low Fat Diet.. Looking Forward>>>>>>>>>

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    Yvette1026

    LAP-BAND Patients

    WOW congrats! You're doing AWESOME!

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