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Picture on the left is from July 2011, two months prior to attending the band seminar. I am betting I was pushing 500lbs in this picture as I was 488 in October at my very first consult. Pic on the right is from July 2013 I was 278lbs.

RIP. It's been quite the journey. I was banded on January 10, 2011. I weighed 275 pounds that day. In September of 2012, my band had slipped and I underwent emergency surgery to unbuckle it temporarily. After a great deal of thought, I made the decision to "rebuckle" the band after gaining 40 pounds. On May 17, 2013, I went under the knife for the 3rd time and was "re-banded." Things seemed to be going well, but suddenly took a turn for the worst. I couldn't deny that I had the same pains as before. I couldn't eat much food or find the energy to get out of bed. On August 8, 2013, I had emergency surgery to remove my LapBand for good. Now that the weight is off, I need to keep it off. FOR GOOD. I'm petrified of failing, but I will not make it an option. I've come too far to go back to my old ways. Band or no band - I have, I can, and I will conquer obesity. Thank you, bandsters, for all of the love, support, and encouragement you have given me over the last few years. I was granted another shot at life. Thank you for being a part of my journey.

my goal was 140 lbs, but i managed to get down to 138 ! so happy with the results i finally feel like a skinny minnie <3 HELLO SUMMER 2012 hehe