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I am seeing all my summer clothes of last year don't fit at all. I have tried some on and it looks like I am wearing some else's clothes. It is great losing 70 lbs will do that. I do have to admit I am sad the cute clothes I can wear but baggy clothes aren't my look anymore. I have buy a few new clothes but not too many because I am going to be losing more and not staying at this size. The other difference is I notice I hold my head up higher and I am glad to be noticed nit to just blend in. I am loving my journey! Thank you lap band.

im two months PO...but this time last year, i was sitting in the house doing nothing, or sitting in the house with the kids i babyit...also wore nothing but pants and tshirts
this summer i have had the kids (and my son) at the park nearly everyday, gone for walks, chased them with the super soakers..and IM doing it all in tanks with capris and SHORTS! I havent worn shorts since I met my husband 17 years ago...oh yea and i have summer dresses...another thing I havent worn since before I met hubby. The best part is..this is alll just the beginning..by next summer...LOOK OUT~

this time last year i went shopping to buy my bday outfit for august. i bought it in a size 16 praying i would be able to fit in it. i made it. this morning i decided it was time to get my bday outfit and realized i'm gonna be getting it in a size 10!!!!OMG!!!! SAY WHAT!!!! GO JENNIFER IT'S YA BIRTHDAY! What are you guys seeing different about yourself comparing to this time last year?

Woo hoo way to go keep it up

Congrats to you

I'm getting ready to head out and cannot believe how nervous I am. I'll post an update this evening. Good Luck to all the June 27th bandsters.

Today is a New Day and a Fresh Start to do maybe what you failed at yesterday!! If you wanted to make changes in your life today is the day to do it!! If you ate too much, if you ate the wrong things, if you didn't get a chance to workout, even if you forgot to Thank God for all he has done for you with this new life!! Well Today is a New Day a Fresh Start!! Lets do this for after 12pm tonight you wont get to do today anymore!! The bible says don't worry about tomorrow for tomorrow will take care of itself!!Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Matthew 6:34

It is well worth the investment.
tmf

We I have officially been banded one year!!!!!:-) and what a year it has been. I guess I consider myself a lap band success story. I have lost a proximately 40 pounds since last year. my clothing size has gone from 20 to a size 12. my shoe size has gone from a 9 and a half to a size 8. is journey has not been easy but well worth it. I am proud that I made my goal in 1 year. my next and final goal is a size 10. which I hope to accomplish by august. as soon as I get my laptop back I will load my before and after pictures I think god for this website because it's really help me go through my journey. thanks lbt fam

I went through True Results in Richardson, TX. My insurance (CIGNA) has an exclusion to weight loss surgery, so they would not cover it, but through True Results if they find a hiatal hernia the insurance will cover that (surgery room fees, anestesia, etc.) and you just pay for the band. I wound up paying $5500, so I'm assuming this was the cost for the band. I would call around and ask. If you only have to pay 30% of $5500 that is $1650, which is a steal! Good luck!

I have been training for a 1/2 marathon since July. I hadn't run at all prior to July. I actually ran 14 miles this past Saturday. The 1/2 marathon I am training for is January 30th. I love it!
I will say that as the miles have gotten higher it is difficult to fuel my body and continue to lose weight. I am having a hard time getting the carb ratio right. At this point, I am focusing on my race and being fueled for it. I can also say that the muscles from running are really helping with the sagging skin.
Next up for me is a sprint triathlon in August and a full marathon next October. You will definitely be able to run as a post-VSGer.
Good luck!
Amanda