I had my surgery on 2/11/09. As of this morning, I've lost 157 pounds. I started at 300 pounds and this morning I weighed in at 143. I am 5'7". My surgeons office told me I hold their current record for most weight loss with their lap band patients. My BMI that started at like 46 to 48 is now 22.4, which is in the normal range btw. I used to wear a size 26W/28W or 3x/4x. I just bought a pair of extra small scrubs pants and a small shirt. I also just bought a pair of size 6 jeans. NEVER IN MY LIFE WOULD I HAVE THOUGHT I COULD HAVE ACCOMPLISHED THIS! YOU CAN DO THIS TOO! IF I CAN.... ANYONE CAN! This tool has been a miracle for me. I love my life.... although it's been a crazy two years. You really learn who your true friends are. I am a different person..... inside and out.

You look great. I was 288 and now 212. Size 24 and now in a junior 15/17 .

What exercises did u do?

Beautiful and amazing.....enjoy every moment of it......you surely deserve it....

WOW you are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing!!

Above and beyond just how wonderful you look. I bet you have tons of energy. That is what I am looking forward to... not tiring out so quickly. Thank you for your story and tips.

Thank you for posting. I have just started my journey but I have about the same amount of weight to loose. It is very helpful and motivating to be able to see someone that has already achieved it. You look amazing.

Looks good!

You look absolutely stunning! You were pretty before but you are DROP DEAD GORGEOUS!!!! Congratulations and I hope I do as well as you!

This is the kind of story that makes me grin ear from ear. CONGRATULATIONS. I can't believe how different you look..not just the body..but you look Younger!

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OMG!!! Girl you are truely an inspiration! You look so good. I was banned 3/29 and Ive lost a total of 30 pounds so far. What did you mostly eat? I eat health and go to the gym DAILY!!

WOW!!! You go girl! Us newbies really look up to you and others with inspiring stories! Go ahead and flaunt it!

Congratulations!!!!! I have lost 149 lbs! Went fom 275 to 126. Size 24 to 3/4's. Live my new life style and feel so much better! Never would have guessed I would make it here! Live my band and wouldn't change a thing!

Congratulations!!!!! I have lost 149 lbs! Went fom 275 to 126. Size 24 to 3/4's. Live my new life style and feel so much better! Never would have guessed I would make it here! Live my band and wouldn't change a thing!

Really need to update my picture! I will when I get on my computer rather then my phone.

I admire your hard work so much. I started out at 278 an am down to 185. I gained about 14 lbs over the winter and am having trouble getting myself back on track. It is so frustrating and scary. I don't want to gain back my weight and I still need to lose 40 more...I just need to get this done but seem to have lost my mojo after 2 yrs...any suggestions?

Really need to update my picture! I will when I get on my computer rather then my phone.

Wow, this is unbelievable. Do you feel like the before pictures are you? You are like two different bodies. Good work!

I am so inspired after looking at your pics. I have not been banded yet (hopefully in June) and seeing your success lets me know I can just as well as you.