quick update

[shellyj. 0]

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!

[HarleyNana 10]

Awesome, absolutely awesome!

[Jachut 487]

Oh boy you look soooo fantastic. And so happy.

[queenbeeoffour 0]

WOW - you look fabulous!! Congratulations!

[Iluvharleys 15]

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

[Mita 2]

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

[Alexandra 55]

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!!

[mousecrazy 2]

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

[NJChick 3]

Great job Michelle, you look teriffic

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

HUGS

[shellyj. 0]

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!

[jqpublic 1]

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

[shellyj. 0]

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

[Desi80 1]

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

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

[liannatx 897]

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

[mrwindt 12]

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