I find myself struggling to see the changes that everyone else sees lately. Well, my mind is finally catching up with my body! I get it and see it now! I was banded 12/3/12 and I'm 7months post-op and have lost over 70lbs! I feel better mentally and physically. I have been hitting the gym at 4am, 4-5x's week and it is paying off. My before pic is 7/5/12 in the blue shirt is before surgery and my after pic in the pink dress is 7/5/13, exactly one year apart. I had no clue till I posted the new pic on FB and everyone was commenting on it so I looked up pics from last summer and I was like "now I see it". All i can say is What a difference a year can make"! Also my beautiful Bambino in the pics is my main motivation to get healthy and active for her. <3

Also thanks to everyone on LBT for sharing their stories, struggles and victories. This site has kept me going and staying focused on the long term goals!

you look amazing congrats

Wow two different people. Congrats you look great.

You go girl!!!! You don't even look like the same person anymore although you still had a very pretty face before, you're a doll now. Keep up the good work!!!!

Thanks for sharing!! You look so beautiful !! Your hard work and dedication is paying off.

You look amazing!! Fabulous job!

Wow, you really do look amazing and you are right, what a difference a year can make! Congratulations on your success, stay motivated, on track and look forward to seeing mre fabulous updates from you!

What a lucky bambina you have! Way to go, mama!

Look at the NEW you! You look fantastic!!

Great job! You look amazing!

Fantastic! You look fantastic! Good job!

Good job ! Keep up the good work!

You look great! Terrific job workin at it this year - it def shows.

You look amazing! Congrats!

Thanks everyone for all the kind and encouraging words! This was the best decision I ever made and I am determined to reach my GOALS!