I just love all of you... I mean it. I really like being in this group of ladies (and men). You are all so down to earth and real......

Superficial people just are not my thing, and you guys "ROCK"

Now, You ask for this, I feel real stupid posting them, but here goes. By the way, Thank you, thank you, thank you for the compliments. I was going to eat a candy bar, and now I'm not... SEEEEEEEEE what a little support does.... No Joke...

This was taken 4-14-03

This one taken the night before surgery Me and daughter Sarah who was also banded the same day as I. (4-8-03)

after looking at these pictures , it looks like we are "trying" to be as ugly as possible. But we really looked like this.....WOW... Let me encourage you to post your own pics. It is a shock....

Dear God, those are repulsive...... Now here is one taken recently. About 3 months ago

Me and Sarah also about 2 or 3 months ago

As you can see I have not changed much over the last 4 months, but this was taken today.

You can see my THICK middle a lot better in this picture.... The black clothes really hide it... If you could see the "nude"me you would be SHOCKED. Hanging skin, etc....Not pretty.

Terry let me be the first to say WOW!

You look fabulous. You must be so proud of yourself. You have done an incredible job with your band. I'm so happy for you

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

P. S. How is your daughter doing?She looks great too! It must be nice to have a mini support group with the 2 of you going through it together at the same time.

You guys are beautiful! My daughter is also banded, she got her band last November and has lost 60 lbs. She inspired me to get off my scaredy-cat ass and get banded too. Isn't it great, I just thank God for this band every day!

Wow, Terry! You and your daughter both look great! You do NOT look 211!

Best of luck to your continued success! And yes, that bartender was DEFINATELY flirting!

Thank you La_madam, This picture doesn't do her justice. She is absolutely beautiful. I will find another one and post it. She is doing well. She started out at 236 and is down to 177. I just adore her. She is a little mama, and she is the one that trys to keep me on track. You are right about the mini support.. We try to keep each other focused. Sometimes Sarah has a hard time..lol.

whoo hoo you both look GREAT!! I can't wait to get to 211. If that is what 211 looks like then here I come. I might just stop there. NOT!!

You both are awesome. Beautiful daughter there.

Thanks Penni, Neicy, and Debra,

My daughter really is a very pretty girl. She also is a very good kid. I am lucky. I will post another picture of her when I can, she is way more private than me. I think posting helps me. I did this on Centexbandsters and Smartbandsters(no longer a member) but it did help me "see" my progress.

Neicy, I just thank God for my band everyday too!

Debra, if that bartender was flirting, there is something wrong with him with all the college girls I saw, but I'll take that compliment and run with it.....lol

My God, yall are beautiful. I cant wait for 211.

I can only imagine what your family members must be thinking!!!

:cool:

God Bless you and Congratulations!

Terry,

You really do look like a different person. You both are beautiful! What a fantastic job you've done!! I'm at 190 and I still don't look like that!! LOL but, bygawd I'm working on it!

Great job!

Leatha

Well Paula, that's a first for me.... I can't ever remember being called beautiful... THANKS! My daughter now? Yeah, she's been told a lot.. even heavy....My God, I just love this board. I needed this support so much, and I really appreciate everyone.

And how I would love to be 190 Leatha... I bet if you would post your own pictures you would see that you DO look "like that"....You are probably better. But the real key here is "I feel better" I just can't tell you how my health has changed. I am a new person all right... God is truly wonderul , I was miss cutsy poosty years and years and years ago. Never thought I would weigh 301. But I did...and now the beauty you speak of is just an extra that I am indeed proud of, but after 35 years of being fat, I am proudest of my health. My legs aren't swollen , my sugar is normal, My heart is beating out of my body, ears don't ring, stars no longer in my eyes, fingers no longer hurt, knees no longer hurt, I can buy my own groceries without help, I can bathe places I couldn't reach, and i saved the best for last. Forgive me for being graphic....I CAN WIPE MY ON BUTT...BECAUSE I CAN REACH IT NOW...SORRRRY BUT IT IS TRUE... tears no longer stream down my face because of embarrassment, I can wear shorts in the summer, my seat belt fits, bartenders flirt with me, my children are excited to show off their mama, sex...... that's private, but WOW.... I am a real woman again. God Bless you all.... I started typing and this just started pouring out.... boo hoo......tears of happiness.:cry :cry :cry :cool: :D

Thank you for being there for me...

Originally posted by sascijo

I am a real woman again. God Bless you all.... I started typing and this just started pouring out.... boo hoo......tears of happiness.:cry :cry :cry :cool: :D

Thank you for being there for me...

Amen!! Glory hallelujah! Preach it sistah!! I'm right there with you.. well. :think I'm single.. I don't get the sex part, but I"M WILLING dangit!!

We're gonna have to get together sometime, you know? There's several of us here in Texas. Hmm.. something to think about..

Hey, Leatha, great idea! Texas is so spread out. Where's a good half-way point?

Terry, you and your daughter are precious! How wonderful to have a daughter for your best friend! I cried when I read your thoughts. I feel everything you're saying! I think you made that bartender's day!

Neicy, you ard your daugher are also banded? How cool is that! You can really give each other moral support and a good kick in the butt when needed. How's your fill?