i had WLS, the lapband. in a year i have lost 103 pounds with the 25 i lost pre-op thats a total of 128!!

:banana i have gone from size 30/32 to size 16

:banana i no longer have pain in my feet or back

:banana i no longer obcess about food

:banana i am proud of my accomplishments

:banana i ended an unhealthy relationship

:banana i put myself first for a change

:banana i can shop at victorias secret!!

:banana i have lost 73% of my excess body weight (based on a goal of losing 175 total and having lost 128)

:banana i fear no seat with arms, booth, stairs, roller coaster etc.

:banana i have recieved so much support and made great new friends on this site.

i was so excited i posted my pics yesterday...if you missed them

http://www.picturetrail.com/southernbandgirl

i still have 30 pounds to lose before i try for plastics.

Michelle

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OK so I finally got to your pics...OH MY GOODNESS...you look so hot! Congratulations...and I love the outfit!

Jennye, cute picture! Congratulations on how great you're doing!

hey jennye!

i love the new pic! i cant wait to see a new comparison shot! your face is skinny!!!

thanks again!

and thank you too aud, mary and blossom!

michelle

Shelly you look AMAZING!!!! You should be proud of yourself!!!!

You look fabulous. I am so thrilled for you. What a fantastic achievement. You are such a wonderful inspiration.

CONGRATS TO YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YOU NEED MANY DANCING BANANAS!!!:banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana

AND A DANCING BUNNY!!!!!!!!!!!:Bunny

Shelly.

Wow you look so great. You must feel so empowered. I am so happy for you.

Shelly, you look amazing!!! Great job! I kind of take the diet approach too. I count calories and follow the rules as often as possible. I do allow a sugar free iced espresso drink everyday and 1 candy bar everyday but it has worked for me. I try to stay between 1200-1400 calories a day. I have lost 58 lbs in just under 15 weeks so I am happy with how it is going. Shelly, keep up the great work! Teresa

I have lost 58 lbs in just under 15 weeks so I am happy with how it is going.

WOOOOOOWWWWWWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE TERESA!!!! thats great!!!! i had a SUPER slow start till i got restriction. at 15 weeks i was down about 20 pounds. at 7 months down 38 pounds. you are doing it!

keep up the great work...and lets see some pics!!!

michelle

Michelle, you make us so proud!!! Congrats!! Whoo hoo!!!

Michelle,

I just checked out your 1 year pics and I am speechless! :D

Check out your legs... I love that little skirt you have on. You look absolutely fantastic!!! You have done such an incredible job. I know you must feel so proud! What wonderful accomplishments and goals you have met over the last year.

Thanks for sharing.

All I can say is WOW Michelle - you look fantastic, and have come such a long way in a relatively short time - I'm thrilled for you - hope I do as well xx