50 pounds down, with pics

[Rachel412 116]

Yesterday I hit 50 pounds lost since the start of the banding process, which was October (I had a 6 month wait period, in which I lost 11 pounds, and I was banded in April). I have been telling my husband that my goal was to not buy any new jeans until the fall, because I was hoping to fit in 18s by then. When I started in October, I was in size 24 jeans from Lane Bryant, and they were the blue/"curvy" style. If you're not familiar with Lane Bryant jeans, they sell them in 3 different fits for each size- curvy, moderately curvy, and straight.

OK so now fast forward to today. I decided to hit Lane Bryant tonight for fun to try on jeans. I didn't really expect the 18s to fit- they haven't since high school- I just wanted to see how close I was getting. But guess what! The 18s fit AND the blue/"curvy" ones were too baggy in the butt, so I needed to try the red ones! I was so thrilled I took a picture.

So here's my never-before-seen before & durings. Shot 1 is surgery day, shot 2 is very early July, and shot 3 is in the dressing room tonight

[Hopeful to be full 11]

Just wanted to say hi, and YOU LOOK GREAT! Keep up the good work!

[Bluegreen 0]

Congratulation! 50lbs makes such a difference. I am pre-surgery, and I love reading the success stories and seeing the picture. Thanks for posting.

[lea3277 6]

Looking good! Doesn't it feel good to be able to get into smaller sizes!??!?! Keep up the good work.

[Dave_NW 92]

Rachel! You look awesome!!! You're doing so well, and I'm really happy for you! Keep up the great work!

Dave

[banjoeyes 0]

Hi Rachel, Thank you for sharing your story! You look great! Love your pic!!!!!!!! Judi

Yesterday I hit 50 pounds lost since the start of the banding process, which was October (I had a 6 month wait period, in which I lost 11 pounds, and I was banded in April). I have been telling my husband that my goal was to not buy any new jeans until the fall, because I was hoping to fit in 18s by then. When I started in October, I was in size 24 jeans from Lane Bryant, and they were the blue/"curvy" style. If you're not familiar with Lane Bryant jeans, they sell them in 3 different fits for each size- curvy, moderately curvy, and straight.

OK so now fast forward to today. I decided to hit Lane Bryant tonight for fun to try on jeans. I didn't really expect the 18s to fit- they haven't since high school- I just wanted to see how close I was getting. But guess what! The 18s fit AND the blue/"curvy" ones were too baggy in the butt, so I needed to try the red ones! I was so thrilled I took a picture.

So here's my never-before-seen before & durings. Shot 1 is surgery day, shot 2 is very early July, and shot 3 is in the dressing room tonight

[BandedApril 0]

Congrats! That's amazing! Before you know it, you won't be able to shop at LB at all!!

Yesterday I hit 50 pounds lost since the start of the banding process, which was October (I had a 6 month wait period, in which I lost 11 pounds, and I was banded in April). I have been telling my husband that my goal was to not buy any new jeans until the fall, because I was hoping to fit in 18s by then. When I started in October, I was in size 24 jeans from Lane Bryant, and they were the blue/"curvy" style. If you're not familiar with Lane Bryant jeans, they sell them in 3 different fits for each size- curvy, moderately curvy, and straight.

OK so now fast forward to today. I decided to hit Lane Bryant tonight for fun to try on jeans. I didn't really expect the 18s to fit- they haven't since high school- I just wanted to see how close I was getting. But guess what! The 18s fit AND the blue/"curvy" ones were too baggy in the butt, so I needed to try the red ones! I was so thrilled I took a picture.

So here's my never-before-seen before & durings. Shot 1 is surgery day, shot 2 is very early July, and shot 3 is in the dressing room tonight

[brendap 2]

wow! you look great!!! I am pre-surgery still, just have my psych eval last week and now they have me scheduled for my nutrition consult.. Then I guess its the preop diet time. Thanks for sharing the success story, it makes my decision alot easier. My Dr said that the band was not as effective as the bypass, but I can see it definintly is just as effective with your story. Thanks again for sharing

[MeFirstFinally 2]

Yesterday I hit 50 pounds lost since the start of the banding process, which was October (I had a 6 month wait period, in which I lost 11 pounds, and I was banded in April). I have been telling my husband that my goal was to not buy any new jeans until the fall, because I was hoping to fit in 18s by then. When I started in October, I was in size 24 jeans from Lane Bryant, and they were the blue/"curvy" style. If you're not familiar with Lane Bryant jeans, they sell them in 3 different fits for each size- curvy, moderately curvy, and straight.

OK so now fast forward to today. I decided to hit Lane Bryant tonight for fun to try on jeans. I didn't really expect the 18s to fit- they haven't since high school- I just wanted to see how close I was getting. But guess what! The 18s fit AND the blue/"curvy" ones were too baggy in the butt, so I needed to try the red ones! I was so thrilled I took a picture.

So here's my never-before-seen before & durings. Shot 1 is surgery day, shot 2 is very early July, and shot 3 is in the dressing room tonight

Congratulations. Keep on keeping on; isn't it amazing how much color comes back into our lives as we lose weight?

Robbie :Banane11:

[Mimilou2004 13]

Va Va Va Voom!!!! Terrific job well done!!!!

Mimi

[Lilium 2]

Congratulation, you look great. I too have been holding out and not shopping. I have older clothes I can wear and so will wait a little longer to actually shop.

[aroundthetown 8]

Shut the front door!!! DO you realize how close you are to kissing LB goodbye forever??? You must be salivating. I started at a 24 as well and now I'm in 18's. Your bodytype looks an awful lot like mine. Infact you could be my body double. Have you tried Lee jeans? What about Levi's? I think you should go check them out! I found some fantastic jeans at Kohls in the regular ladies section that are an 18 and they rock.

[Jachut 487]

You're looking absolutely fantastic! I reckon you've entered that "but you're not big enough to need weight loss surgery" realm now. When people say it to you, resist the urge to reply "Uh, that's because I *HAD* weight loss surgery you numbskull" and just bask in the compliments.

[Woodslass 22]

Fantastic, Rachel! I'm so proud of you - I also passed my 50 lb mark just last night. I'll see if my husband can dig out the photos he took of me before surgery and get him to take some tonight so I can do some comparison too:)

You look mahvelous, dahling!

[itsmyturn 0]

Yesterday I hit 50 pounds lost since the start of the banding process, which was October (I had a 6 month wait period, in which I lost 11 pounds, and I was banded in April). I have been telling my husband that my goal was to not buy any new jeans until the fall, because I was hoping to fit in 18s by then. When I started in October, I was in size 24 jeans from Lane Bryant, and they were the blue/"curvy" style. If you're not familiar with Lane Bryant jeans, they sell them in 3 different fits for each size- curvy, moderately curvy, and straight.

OK so now fast forward to today. I decided to hit Lane Bryant tonight for fun to try on jeans. I didn't really expect the 18s to fit- they haven't since high school- I just wanted to see how close I was getting. But guess what! The 18s fit AND the blue/"curvy" ones were too baggy in the butt, so I needed to try the red ones! I was so thrilled I took a picture.

So here's my never-before-seen before & durings. Shot 1 is surgery day, shot 2 is very early July, and shot 3 is in the dressing room tonight