hi i just thought i would do a photo update.

i was banded 8-18-03

i lost 25 pounds prior to banding and 50 since banding for a grand total of -75 pounds!!!!!

i hope the pics show up alright i played with the colors because they were kinda dark.

Michelle -

You look absolutely amazing!!! Congrats, congrats, congrats!!

Wow, Michelle, what a difference! You look fancastic, and I can tell how good you feel just by looking. :eek:

Michelle,

You look fab! Imagine how much more your going to lose now that you actually have RESTRICTION!

Holy cow...what a difference!You look amazing:)

Good work!!

Chantal

Wow, Michelle! Talk about motivating pictures! Amazing!

wowzer, you look fantastic, Michelle, what an amazing difference! You also look about ten years younger.... I'm so happy for you - congratulations xx

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My Jaw has dropped!

OMG

I'm so happy for you!

You are an inspiration for me, watching your journey...all the fills without restriction(or very little) due to your port holding the saline?? all the tests you've been through..., your change in insurance $$$..and your still loosing.

WOW

You look Marvelous:banana

Shelly,

All I can say is "WOW!" Simply amazing! You're a wonderful inspiration for this soon-to-be-banded girl.

Becky

to be banded 4/6/04

thanks donali!!!

Alexandra~ gee i thought i looked kinda goofy in the sideview pic! i do feel sooo much better! i hiked 2 miles this past weekend! pre op i never would have made it from the car to the trail!!

Jennye- thanks girlie! i cant wait to get weighed in 2 more weeks to see how much i have lost in a month with restriction!!!!

chantal thanks!!!

thanks debra! i never know how good i'm doing till i look at pics!

thanks bright!!!!

look at you you big LOSER -53!!! your doing GREAT!!

thanks vera! you are so sweet and supportive!

becky!!! your day will be here soon!!!!! thank so much chickadee!!! and congrats on your upcoming date!

YOU LOOK AMAZING!!!!! AWESOME!!!!!!

Keep it up!!!!

Birdee:Bunny :Bunny :Bunny :Bunny :Bunny :Bunny :Bunny :Bunny

Michelle,

Thanks for sharing your photo progress! You look great!

I think that you have been doing great given the fact that you had so many past problems with restriction. Keep up the wonderful work!

Shelly

Congratulations. You look great. What a difference.

Keep it up!

Mary

Holy Moses Michelle... You ROCK! Thanks so much for sharing your pictures... you look fabulous!

Darcy

What an amazing difference Michelle! You look so happy on those pictures. Congratulations! Enjoy the hiking trips!

Renata

thanks ladies!!!

renee~ i am going hiking again this weekend to the narrows of the harpeth! it is beutiful and my dogs like to swim!