hi everyone, just wanted to give a quick update on me and my band.

anyhow i am 2 1/2 years post op and got as low as 207 last year at this time but that was a result of being to tight.

my restriction hasnt been what it should be for over a year. i am not going to get a another fill till the begining of february after i have flown for the last time for a while. ( i have noticed my restriction REALLY gets tighter when i fly).

currently i am a size 16/18. i am still sure once i can get restriction again i will get back to 207 maybe even my goal of 200 (size 14)

when i was first banded i did a hardcore diet and lost weight SUPER quick, as soon as i got to tight and had to have a unfill i went a little crazy with food and i think its because i was restricting my intake so much before. now i just eat what i want, the amount i want and live with the choices i make. i eat healthy MOST of the time. i still log on fitday occasionaly. i can really ballpark it in my head though for the most part.

heres a recent pic with my SWEET abuelos! the pic has my pre-ops, my lowest and me now.

personal update:

calvin and i are set to marry in july of 05. we just bought a FAB new house and are doing great!

happy holidays to all!

Awesome, absolutely awesome!

Oh boy you look soooo fantastic. And so happy.

WOW - you look fabulous!! Congratulations!

Congrats to you on that great weight loss and your upcoming marriage!

Congrat all the way around, your fantastiic weight loss and you up coming marriage..

Shelly, baby, you look wonderful! And you sound so happy. I can't wait to see the wedding pics, so don't forget about us!!

WOW! You look great! I am getting excited about making it to 207, as good as you look! Thanks for posting the pictures attached to a weight; it really helps me visualize! Congratulations! Cindy

Great job Michelle, you look teriffic

Here's wishing you much success in the new year.

HUGS

thanks everyone for the encouragement! i still feel like i have a long way to go. this is a ever changing journey thats for sure!

dont worry alex i wont forget the wedding pics! i am not gonna buy my dress till may or june because i dont know what my weight will be in 7 months!

great job! oh my God.....you look great........

THANKS jq! i have seen your pics too and you really look great too! FANTASTIC JOB!

wow you look GREAT!!! How tall are you?

Congrats on your engagement, i can't wait to see wedding pictures.

You look incredible! I hope you also posted those to the before & after section!!!

Congratulations. It's so nice to see such wonderful results! You look great and even more important - look so happy. Thanks for the update. And congratulations and best wishes for a wonderful new year!!!

Mary

What a wonderful job you did! You look great!

Shawn