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Omg you look good😜

I'm looking in to get the band cuz I need my life back I hurt my back and had lots of work done to it. Indeed to loss 200lbs so if I can ask was it really hard?

Honestly? No, I don't believe it was hard. It took a lot of work and I had to change my eating habits drastically, but it wasn't hard. The more I lose the better I feel so that alone has always been incentive to continue on this journey and do the right thing.

If I can lose 200 pounds so can you :)

Best Wishes!

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great job missy, you are all of our's hero's

being gorgeous inside makes you even more gorgeous than you are on the outside

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Missy, you are amazing! I think you have something special to have lost this much weight, let alone, the time period that you did. What an inspiration! I'm with you, losing the cane would have been great, but you also lost the weight - truly incredible. Thanks for sharing your beautiful story!

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You look fantastic! You must feel so great! Right now I am walking with two canes so seeing you 'lose' yours keeps me hopeful. Great job!

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Congrats..absolutely beautiful.

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That smile says it all missy!! Amazing and if you don't mind me saying so you look so much younger!

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That smile says it all missy!! Amazing and if you don't mind me saying so you look so much younger!

I don't mind and I appreciate it!

It's kinda funny because the naysayers in my life told me "Oh didn't get the Lap Band, you'll lose weight and suddenly look old and sick". To be honest, I was a little worried about it, too.

I do have more little wrinkles around my eyes and on my forehead, but people tell me all the time that I look a lot younger. Considering I'm about to turn 40 this summer, I'll take it! LOL!

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Wow Missy!! You look fabulous!! You are an inspiration to all of us! Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experiences.

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The first thing I noticed was the cane being gone. you look great. I already feel so much better after losing 4o can't imagine how I will feel losing 200. You help me believe I can do it. Great job!!!!!

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As promised' date=' here are my before and after pics.

200 pounds lost in 15 months.

I love my band!! :D

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Omg Mis73...you look amazing Doll.

Congrats to you...wow

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