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Oh yeah, I have the little apron that comes with weight loss! I was so self conscious, especially when I recently got into a serious relationship. I've known him almost all my life and when I saw things were headed to the bedroom I told him "you know everything isn't where it use to be, ha". He said "you're beautiful and I love you just the way you are". I love it when he has his arms around me and says, "you're just a little bitty thing". Really makes a girl feel good!

Well Hellooooooooooooooo Lap Band Land! I haven't been her in a while, but, next Wednesday, September 29th I Celebrate FIVE years with my lapband! I am holding rock steady in the 130s! My highest weight was 218 and being only 5'1" I was miserable. I waited/contemplated many years about having weight loss surgery! I am so happy that I decided to jump into the unknown!
Never in my life would I have dreamed that I would be eating real butter, cheese, and balanced meals. I still say the band is a tool. You have to take care of it, respect it! I eat about half of what I use to before surgery. My choices are better. Actually nurturing my body has become a way of life. Protein up! Walk! Enjoy Food!
Did I mention my bloodwork is awesome? No more high blood pressure, rarely go to the doctor at all. Have not been to my lap band doctor in years. Love John Bagnato in Macon, Georgia! He is marvelous!
Looking forward to the next banniversary and the next and the next.....Will post new pictures soon! Change is good!
Everybody take care, take charge and above all Respect the Band!!!
Jackie O.

Well Hellooooooooooooooo Lap Band Land! I haven't been her in a while, but, next Wednesday, September 29th I Celebrate FIVE years with my lapband! I am holding rock steady in the 130s! My highest weight was 218 and being only 5'1" I was miserable. I waited/contemplated many years about having weight loss surgery! I am so happy that I decided to jump into the unknown!
Never in my life would I have dreamed that I would be eating real butter, cheese, and balanced meals. I still say the band is a tool. You have to take care of it, respect it! I eat about half of what I use to before surgery. My choices are better. Actually nurturing my body has become a way of life. Protein up! Walk! Enjoy Food!
Did I mention my bloodwork is awesome? No more high blood pressure, rarely go to the doctor at all. Have not been to my lap band doctor in years. Love John Bagnato in Macon, Georgia! He is marvelous!
Looking forward to the next banniversary and the next and the next.....Will post new pictures soon! Change is good!
Everybody take care, take charge and above all Respect the Band!!!
Jackie O.

Well Hellooooooooooooooo Lap Band Land! I haven't been her in a while, but, next Wednesday, September 29th I Celebrate FIVE years with my lapband! I am holding rock steady in the 130s! My highest weight was 218 and being only 5'1" I was miserable. I waited/contemplated many years about having weight loss surgery! I am so happy that I decided to jump into the unknown!
Never in my life would I have dreamed that I would be eating real butter, cheese, and balanced meals. I still say the band is a tool. You have to take care of it, respect it! I eat about half of what I use to before surgery. My choices are better. Actually nurturing my body has become a way of life. Protein up! Walk! Enjoy Food!
Did I mention my bloodwork is awesome? No more high blood pressure, rarely go to the doctor at all. Have not been to my lap band doctor in years. Love John Bagnato in Macon, Georgia! He is marvelous!
Looking forward to the next banniversary and the next and the next.....Will post new pictures soon! Change is good!
Everybody take care, take charge and above all Respect the Band!!!
Jackie O.

Well Hellooooooooooooooo Lap Band Land! I haven't been her in a while, but, next Wednesday, September 29th I Celebrate FIVE years with my lapband! I am holding rock steady in the 130s! My highest weight was 218 and being only 5'1" I was miserable. I waited/contemplated many years about having weight loss surgery! I am so happy that I decided to jump into the unknown!
Never in my life would I have dreamed that I would be eating real butter, cheese, and balanced meals. I still say the band is a tool. You have to take care of it, respect it! I eat about half of what I use to before surgery. My choices are better. Actually nurturing my body has become a way of life. Protein up! Walk! Enjoy Food!
Did I mention my bloodwork is awesome? No more high blood pressure, rarely go to the doctor at all. Have not been to my lap band doctor in years. Love John Bagnato in Macon, Georgia! He is marvelous!
Looking forward to the next banniversary and the next and the next.....Will post new pictures soon! Change is good!
Everybody take care, take charge and above all Respect the Band!!!
Jackie O.

Well Hellooooooooooooooo Lap Band Land! I haven't been her in a while, but, next Wednesday, September 29th I Celebrate FIVE years with my lapband! I am holding rock steady in the 130s! My highest weight was 218 and being only 5'1" I was miserable. I waited/contemplated many years about having weight loss surgery! I am so happy that I decided to jump into the unknown!
Never in my life would I have dreamed that I would be eating real butter, cheese, and balanced meals. I still say the band is a tool. You have to take care of it, respect it! I eat about half of what I use to before surgery. My choices are better. Actually nurturing my body has become a way of life. Protein up! Walk! Enjoy Food!
Did I mention my bloodwork is awesome? No more high blood pressure, rarely go to the doctor at all. Have not been to my lap band doctor in years. Love John Bagnato in Macon, Georgia! He is marvelous!
Looking forward to the next banniversary and the next and the next.....Will post new pictures soon! Change is good!
Everybody take care, take charge and above all Respect the Band!!!
Jackie O.

Well Hellooooooooooooooo Lap Band Land! I haven't been her in a while, but, next Wednesday, September 29th I Celebrate FIVE years with my lapband! I am holding rock steady in the 130s! My highest weight was 218 and being only 5'1" I was miserable. I waited/contemplated many years about having weight loss surgery! I am so happy that I decided to jump into the unknown!
Never in my life would I have dreamed that I would be eating real butter, cheese, and balanced meals. I still say the band is a tool. You have to take care of it, respect it! I eat about half of what I use to before surgery. My choices are better. Actually nurturing my body has become a way of life. Protein up! Walk! Enjoy Food!
Did I mention my bloodwork is awesome? No more high blood pressure, rarely go to the doctor at all. Have not been to my lap band doctor in years. Love John Bagnato in Macon, Georgia! He is marvelous!
Looking forward to the next banniversary and the next and the next.....Will post new pictures soon! Change is good!
Everybody take care, take charge and above all Respect the Band!!!
Jackie O.

Before I decided to get banded I thought like many people do. I should be able to eat less, exercise more and lose weight. I lost and regained the weight (usually more) over and over again. A few of my friends got banded and they all had mixed results. So, I went into this journey knowing the band is a tool. I knew my life would change, not just because of having lap band, but, because I WANTED it to change.
Now, I love my band, but as most of you know, its not always easy living with the band. Fast food is pretty much out, so is bread and sodas. I could choose to drink milkshakes and Cookies, but, I choose to live a healthier lifestyle. When my tummy hurts because I ate too fast or didn't chew my food, I learn that I must continue to use this tool the way it is intended. I am a work in progress.
It is SO worth it. I love being able to move easier and hear the doctor say "your lab results are outstanding". I would do it all over again.

Coming up on my two year banniversary and can honestly say I have had very few problems. I have only had one day when food got stuck in the band. While I can eat pretty much anything if I cut it into small pieces, I do avoid a few foods like scrambled eggs, sausage and bread. Funny how different foods affect us bandsters differently. Now, the hardest part about having a lap band has nothing to do with the band at all. Its making good nutritional choices and continued exercise. Afterall, the band is a tool, not a magic fix. I love my band and only wish I had gotten it years ago:)

When friends ask me about lap band surgery, I always refer them to this web page. I call it "The good, the bad and the ugly of lap band". I know it took me years to decide to have lap band surgery. It has been a blessing to me. Overall, very few people have serious problems. I think I can speak for most when I say that losing weight improves your health and it prevents many health related issues as you get older.

When friends ask me about lap band surgery, I always refer them to this web page. I call it "The good, the bad and the ugly of lap band". I know it took me years to decide to have lap band surgery. It has been a blessing to me. Overall, very few people have serious problems. I think I can speak for most when I say that losing weight improves your health and it prevents many health related issues as you get older.

Before I decided to get banded I thought like many people do. I should be able to eat less, exercise more and lose weight. I lost and regained the weight (usually more) over and over again. A few of my friends got banded and they all had mixed results. So, I went into this journey knowing the band is a tool. I knew my life would change, not just because of having lap band, but, because I WANTED it to change.
Now, I love my band, but as most of you know, its not always easy living with the band. Fast food is pretty much out, so is bread and sodas. I could choose to drink milkshakes and Cookies, but, I choose to live a healthier lifestyle. When my tummy hurts because I ate too fast or didn't chew my food, I learn that I must continue to use this tool the way it is intended. I am a work in progress.
It is SO worth it. I love being able to move easier and hear the doctor say "your lab results are outstanding". I would do it all over again.

When friends ask me about lap band surgery, I always refer them to this web page. I call it "The good, the bad and the ugly of lap band". I know it took me years to decide to have lap band surgery. It has been a blessing to me. Overall, very few people have serious problems. I think I can speak for most when I say that losing weight improves your health and it prevents many health related issues as you get older.

When friends ask me about lap band surgery, I always refer them to this web page. I call it "The good, the bad and the ugly of lap band". I know it took me years to decide to have lap band surgery. It has been a blessing to me. Overall, very few people have serious problems. I think I can speak for most when I say that losing weight improves your health and it prevents many health related issues as you get older.

Excited for you!!!

It definitely is a process! I'm a year and a half in and now it seems like time has just flew by. But, the truth is, it has been a lot of hard work, mentally and physically. It is SOOOOOOOO worth it. Just keep taking one step at a time in the right direction and never, ever give up!

Can you relate???
Hi everyone, I feel compelled to post this morning about where I am in my journey. For the first time in years, I feel so free to be me. As I have lost weight over the past year and a half, I have gone through so many stages. First there was the "can I do this stage" then the "you mean I have to work at this too stage" then the "whos that girl in the mirror stage".
Now, I feel so free to be me. I tucked my shirt into jeans and wore a belt. I wore a cute Easter dress to church. I spent so many years hiding from the world and hiding from myself. I tried every diet in the book, I really tried, then cried, got mad, gave up, and gained.
I am so thankful for lapband surgery. It has changed my life in more ways than just losing weight. The person that has always been on the inside is making her way out.
Have a wonderful journey,
Jackie O.

Can you relate???
Hi everyone, I feel compelled to post this morning about where I am in my journey. For the first time in years, I feel so free to be me. As I have lost weight over the past year and a half, I have gone through so many stages. First there was the "can I do this stage" then the "you mean I have to work at this too stage" then the "whos that girl in the mirror stage".
Now, I feel so free to be me. I tucked my shirt into jeans and wore a belt. I wore a cute Easter dress to church. I spent so many years hiding from the world and hiding from myself. I tried every diet in the book, I really tried, then cried, got mad, gave up, and gained.
I am so thankful for lapband surgery. It has changed my life in more ways than just losing weight. The person that has always been on the inside is making her way out.
Have a wonderful journey,
Jackie O.

Can you relate???
Hi everyone, I feel compelled to post this morning about where I am in my journey. For the first time in years, I feel so free to be me. As I have lost weight over the past year and a half, I have gone through so many stages. First there was the "can I do this stage" then the "you mean I have to work at this too stage" then the "whos that girl in the mirror stage".
Now, I feel so free to be me. I tucked my shirt into jeans and wore a belt. I wore a cute Easter dress to church. I spent so many years hiding from the world and hiding from myself. I tried every diet in the book, I really tried, then cried, got mad, gave up, and gained.
I am so thankful for lapband surgery. It has changed my life in more ways than just losing weight. The person that has always been on the inside is making her way out.
Have a wonderful journey,
Jackie O.

Amen!!! Inspirational! Not having to hide anymore is a truly freeing feeling.

Great story! I started to giggle because there is nothing better than being able to start tucking shirts in and wearing belts! Your clothes options become endless! Congratulations!!!

Love Love your story!!! Awesome!

I am 6 weeks post op and had a 2nd fill yesterday. I am just so thrilled that my life doesn't revolve around what my next meal is and how it will taste and how bad I will feel afterward. I was in the green after the first fill and that makes me ecstatic. 26 pounds. I feel amazing. I love working out and have actually made it a priority each adn every day. My clothes are already giant on me. I went through all those stages too.

Can you relate???
Hi everyone, I feel compelled to post this morning about where I am in my journey. For the first time in years, I feel so free to be me. As I have lost weight over the past year and a half, I have gone through so many stages. First there was the "can I do this stage" then the "you mean I have to work at this too stage" then the "whos that girl in the mirror stage".
Now, I feel so free to be me. I tucked my shirt into jeans and wore a belt. I wore a cute Easter dress to church. I spent so many years hiding from the world and hiding from myself. I tried every diet in the book, I really tried, then cried, got mad, gave up, and gained.
I am so thankful for lapband surgery. It has changed my life in more ways than just losing weight. The person that has always been on the inside is making her way out.
Have a wonderful journey,
Jackie O.

It definitely is a process! I'm a year and a half in and now it seems like time has just flew by. But, the truth is, it has been a lot of hard work, mentally and physically. It is SOOOOOOOO worth it. Just keep taking one step at a time in the right direction and never, ever give up!