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As requested, before & after pics. 181 pounds loss.



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I can't believe I'm posting this, but I keep getting asked for before & after pics. So, the first one was taken the day of surgery and the second one I just took today.

Day of surgery, 1 year ago, size 46

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Today, 181 pounds lost and size 18

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This is amazing. You are such an inspiration to me. Thank you for posting these pictures.

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Thank you so much for posting these. Personally, I'm still avoiding "before" photos.

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Thank you so much for posting these. Personally, I'm still avoiding "before" photos.

Posting that before photo wasn't easy. It makes me absolutely cringe to even look at it. So, believe me, I completely understand. Especially since I still have weight to lose.

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You have done some amazing work.

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how wonderful for you to have found the lap band.. you no longer need a cain to walk and you look great... just imagine if you hadn't have done it. Your pictures are inspirational to all of us new banded people.. I can see there is a llight at the end of the tunnell.. I have lost 20 lbs. since pre-op and I got to the Dr. on Monday for my 10 day checkup.....Thanks for posting

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how wonderful for you to have found the lap band.. you no longer need a cain to walk and you look great... just imagine if you hadn't have done it. Your pictures are inspirational to all of us new banded people.. I can see there is a llight at the end of the tunnell.. I have lost 20 lbs. since pre-op and I got to the Dr. on Monday for my 10 day checkup.....Thanks for posting

Thank you :)

I don't even want to imagine what would've happened if I hadn't got the band last year. I'm convinced I wouldn't have lived to be 50 (I'm 39 now).

And no, I no longer need a cane! :D I have Multiple Sclerosis, so the fact I went from needing a cane just to get across my living room to walking 2 miles a day with ease is nothing less than a miracle to me.

I'm very, very happy!

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Congrats to you on your hard work and wonderful results! Thank you for being brave and posting your pics!!! Love the smile you have on your face from your today pic :)

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Just amazing!! Thank you for posting, I know those before pics are hard to post but you truly look fabulous!!

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Missy congrats!!! You have done a great job keep up the good work!!

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Thanks for sharing. You have done a wonderful thing for yourself. I am so happy for you! Congratulations.

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Missy how amazing!! But for real you should be wearing a form fitting flattering shirt an some NOT Mom jeans!!

U go girl!!

Awesome simply awesome

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Ps. As Always thank you for the Inspiration.

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Wow, wow, wow, looking good Missy and great job!!

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