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Two Years Later Over 100 Pounds Lost!



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Hey everyone! What a exciting adventure this has been for me! I got banned Aug 2, 2010 when I was just 20. I weighed a whopping 260 pounds. The first year of my lapband SUCKED! I must have had 15 fills and even more unfills I just couldn't find my "sweet spot" I only lost about 50 pounds my first year. Now this second year has only exceeded my expectations. I lost 70 pounds and I still believe I am losing weight and I am NOT complaining.

Although its been a long road I am very happy with my results. Not only do I feel like a brand new person I have found my confidence level has grown beyond anyones expectations. I even go out dancing on the weekends and let me tell you pre surgery that would never happen!

Now I am onto the next step of my journey. Cosmetic surgery. I just got approved for a panniculectomy and will have to pay the difference for the Tummy Tuck. I'm not sure if I am going to try and get a loan for the difference ammount or just go to my scheduled surgery date, get the panniculectomy, and maybe a year or two when I save up the cash finish the TT. Anyone else do this?

I have attached a few photos of my progress. Please enjoy, and best of luck to everyone out there!

post-204296-13813134239993_thumb.jpg Me at my heaviest

post-204296-13813134240431_thumb.jpg A before and after I did after I really started

seeing my differences!

post-204296-13813134240327_thumb.gif first time ever wearing a dress!

post-204296-13813134240229_thumb.gif This was taken today and I couldn't be happier.

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Congratulations! Well done! I don't know anything about TT's, as my insurance won't cover cosmetic surgery at all. But I did talk to my band dr about doing one (he does them on his patients for a reduced rate) and he said it would be about $8,000 with a one night stay in the hospital. My sagging skin (after losing over 100 lbs) is not too bad. The only people that see it are me and my husband and he loves my body! So I can't justify getting a TT instead of a nice vacation for the two of us! $8,000 would indeed be a NICE vacation!

Good luck to you!

Marci

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I really really love these kind of stories.

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You are beautiful well done!!!!!

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Outstanding!!!! You look fabulous, very great job.

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You look awesome!!!! Very inspiring!

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