okiekatt

Well I guess it is about time to post my pics... the end of January will be my one year bandiversary...I alsmost have hit the 100 lb mark...I have even taken up a strip tease class @ the gym!
I go to the gym 5 nights a week & I feel fantastic!
I kinda hit a wall during the holidays...but I am back on track now...

Here are my 6 month face shots...I'll have to do the body again tomorrow because my husband (A PHOTOGRAPHER!!!!!) took crappy pictures...blurry and with huge shadows...
I've had a hard time this past month...but this is still the second best medical intervention I've ever had... The first were the IVFs that led me to becoming the mom of three girls!!!
Thanks for looking...and for those that posted pics recently...ya'll are doing fabulously!!! Thanks for the inspiration...
Rain

I wasn't going to post these. I just cried when I saw the "during" pics--put me in a bad place all day Sunday. I'm usually so happy about my progress. I honestly don't know where this comes from--I didn't do this to look good, I did this because my health was in jeopardy.
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This is the third time I've sat down at the computer. One of my New Year's resolutions was to post these, and if not now, when. It's just the pictures that I'm unhappy with, not the band.
I feel like I'm farther along than this in real life. I can see muscular definition in my abs in the mirror, and my "back fat" is completely gone now. I'm down three sizes, and my pants are falling off. I met old friends for lunch, hadn't seen them since I had surgery, and they didn't recognize me. I had to take my sunglasses off and wave to get their attention.
I am 18 weeks post-op, -43 lbs. -6 inches from my waist, -6 inches from my hips, -2 inches from each thigh. I have another 31 pounds until goal.

Hi all! I don't get to check in as often as I should, but have always found this board to be an AMAZING source of inspiration. I'm still a work in progress, but getting there... slowly
I'd like to lose another 35lbs. by September for my 2 year bandiversary.

I love how everyone dresses better and takes more pride in their appearance in the "after" photos. It's not just about the weight. It's about the attitude!
Ok, here I am. Before, size 26/28, after, size 6

banded in south africa, Dr A Botha 6-3-07
de- banded 12-1-08 ....sadly!!
before pic at 106 kgs...after pic at 69 kgs (8 more kgs until goal weight)

sarahthree<!-- google_ad_section_end --><SCRIPT type=text/javascript> vbmenu_register("postmenu_682987", true); </SCRIPT> no need to hide in the corner :smile:
Destiny79 im not at my goal yet i have about 50 lbs or so to go yet. im still undecided if i want more than 50lbs or if that would be good for me.
here some more pics
this is the day before surgery and the other one is on 1/12/08

The after pics are before my LBL and at 172 pounds

I have been working hard to get fit since April 07. I got my surgery on July 13th. As of today I am down 115 pounds. I cannot find any pictures of me at my top weight (surprise!) I think the before pictures are about 290. I am now 215. I was 330 when I started.
only 65 to go!


body-100.BMP

I havent posted in awhile but I'm now in ONEderland as of yesterday so I thought I'd post!! :biggrin:

I'm loving it!:biggrin:

Here are my 6 month pics. Beginning was 206 and 6mo was a few weeks ago at 157. :biggrin: ( I LOVE MY BAND!!!!)

I feel like a Jenny Craig commercial LOL...here's a before and "during" pic...I still have about 50 lbs to lose....
I was probably at my highest...around 270 lbs in this picture

This was a month after my surgery - probably had lost about 22 lbs in this picture - probably weighed around 240

Last night...206 lbs

The first pic was taken before the band and the second was taken yesterday! I went from a 22/24 to a 14/16. I was banded on 12/26/06 with a starting weight of 298. My current weight is 195. The difference is amazing! I am looking forward to the next 40lbs. It has been a year long journey but well worth it.

The first is in Hawaii last summer 230 ish.The other is today 196

Hi Karla,
I have tried to resize for you. You look HOT!
Jen

My latest Down 70 LBS !!!!
Before 250 pds 223 209

Now 180 ( im actually 177 as of today )

From a size 24 to 14 and those are getting too big now !
Mindy

Ok, so I started this journey in Feb 2006 at 218 lbs. I am currently at 165 lbs and I am just tickled to death!! I started at a size 18, and I am currently in a size 8!! The loss has been slow, but I am getting there…very close to goal!! I met my original goal, and now I have set a new goal. I have included some pics of me at around 190 wearing an orange shirt and tan capris…then I am in the same clothes at 165lbs. I just did it for reference. It was fun to see the difference. Sometimes I forget to give myself credit for my accomplishment. Putting on the old clothes helps me remember just how big I really was compared to my current size!
Here is before @ 208, surgery day, then current, in progress--in my size 8s!!

Annnnd Before:

And this is fun...me at 190 something:


And again at 165:
A few inches and a silly girl:

And finally, I am just happy now...I actually let people take my pic!!

I finally have some decent before and after pix to share. The before picture was a couple of years ago. The second was taken today at 205lbs.
Its not over but I feel so much better now!!!!

I'm getting braver! The first one is from July 2007 three days after surgery in my DD's messy room weight was approx. 287. I lost 38 pounds before I was banded. Thankfully I don't have any pictures from my high of 324 pounds. The second one is from this past weekend, 7 months post surgery, ten months dieting, weight approx. 218. Still quite heavy:redface:, but did you notice those collar bones, LOL!
If anyone knows how to make them smaller, please do.
Thanks. Gotta run - support group tonight.
Sue

I dont really have any before pictures! I wish I took some in my underwear or something before I started the band journey. here is a picture of me last March and then Now.

sticking with the same pose. ha


and one from right now at this moment:

I'm 13 pounds from my original goal, but now I think I am going to create a new goal. I've lost 62 lbs total, but I want to lose maybe 30 more.