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Wow....just checked this for the first time since I posted the pics. Thanks so much for all the sweet comments. Its been quite a journey and it hasn't been easy, but so worth it. I would do it again tomorrow. It has changed my life. I'll try to anwser all the questions. As far as diet, I did stick to the very strict diet at first probabley the first year. I've slacked on it a lot since Ive gotten so restricted. With the extreme restriction, I just eat whatever i can get down. I'm prob a little too restricted at times. I am currently also slacking on the workouts. I at one time was running about 3 miles a day and I've got to get started back. As far as plastic surgery, I haven't had any yet. I plan on having an abdominalplasty and breast lift with an implant some time next year hopefully. Its not so pretty with the clothes off. lol Yes, i have lots of saggy skin on abdomen and breasts. Fortunately, its not too noticable in clothing. My arms and legs are not too bad, just a little bit of sagginess. I carry most of my weight in my abdomen.

So sweet. Thank you! I hope things go well for you also.

Thank you. I did exercise the whole time. Started a couple weeks after surgery. Started out walking and then running some. Some days I do the elipitical and some days I'll do the treadmill. My favorite is to walk/run outdoors though. I do this about 4-5 days a week. Every other day I try to do squats, lunges, free weights etc. I don't really do crunches yet. I'm scared of messing up my port. I still have a very flabby belly. It is just hidden well in my clothing. Thinking of probably getting some plastic surgery next year. good luck with your banding.

Thank you!

Thank you!

Yes...it's weird. Everything looks bigger....eyes, nose, mouth, teeth.

Thank You!

Thank you both so much!

Thank you all!

Thank you both. What do you mean by what type of work program? do you mean what type of program as far as food did I do afterwards? Or what type of exercise program?

Thank you.

Yes, unfortunately I do have a lot of loose skin. Mostly on my lower abdomen and breasts. I plan to have surgery on this at some point in the future. Probaley a couple of years down the road. For now, it's amazing what supportive undergarmets and clothing will hide. Haha.

Thank you both. I do feel great.

Thanks everyone!

You look awesome! Congrats!

You look great! Congratulations. You have gorgeous eyes.