Okay, so here's the story:

My appointment was at 9:30am, and it just went awesomely! Like, literally, it was the best ever! I got high fives from EVERYONE! I've lost 10lbs since the day of surgery, but, more importantly, I've lost 50lbs since starting my LAP-Band journey on July 2nd!! Whoo!! <3 Everything was fine, and today, I enjoyed a LONG, soaking, wonderful bath, candles and all.

SO, as an October bandster, I've been tossing around the Halloween theme for before/after bandiversary pics, and, well, I bought my costume today! My grandfather, who was always a huge support system for me and really wanted me to get healthy, is a navy veteran, so I decided, in dedication to him, that both this year and next year, I'm dressing up as a sailor girl. Now this is a HUGE deal, because this is the first time I've been able to buy just a regular, plus-size costume for a girl! I'm so, so, SO excited!! <3

My heavenly cheerleader/navy veteran/grandpa is surely proud of me, and that feels so amazing. I'm glad I can keep his spirit alive with one of my favorite holidays! <3

June 6th, 2013: (Started my diet July 2nd)

Oct. 15th, 2013:

Looking good girl

You go girl!!!! Looking good sailor:)

Happy New Healthy Allie! Aye, aye, Captain!