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JulieNYC    4

JulieNYC
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OK, I'm not going to win any photographic awards for these, but here goes -- a clothed shot and a more up close shot.

***Here's the further scoop. I'm just not comfortable with nudes of me on the internet. But, I did take them, both before and after. If you're part of the lapband world and you promise to keep them confidential and "for your eyes only," email me through LBT and I'll send them to you directly. Sound fair?

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The best part is that top is a size 8 and that's with NO BRA and no lycra -- just a top and sweatpants!

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See my port scar BELOW my belly button! Also, the marks above my belly button and below my bra aren't suture lines -- it's where the girdle they had me in was chaffing. It should fade in a few days now that I've moved to a different style garment. It didn't hurt at all -- I just mark easily. Dad says the swelling on my tummy will go down quite a bit more. I'm happy with it as is, but yahoo!

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guysis    0

guysis
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Julie you look sooooooooooo good! Can you believe it? I'm so excited for you. You are tiny and look so skinny! Size 8 - oh, my, oh, my! Can't wait until June to see you in person in NYC.

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maziemommy    8

maziemommy
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OK Julie- I can NOT believe that you were a supersized bandster just one year ago!!! You look unbelievable!!!! Boy- you have really made me rethink the exercise part of my routine!!! That body can not just come from surgery alone!! There is some real effort and success beneith his work.(spelling)

You are beautiful inside and out... now when people get their first impression of you... I'm sure it will be quite different for last year. We all know you should not judge a book by it's cover, and it still happens every day!! Your cover is lookin'good!!! Much more success to you Julie!!

I go for my first fill May 17th-2007--I can't wait as my hunger is coming back hard and fast!! I hoped that the swelling would help me out longer. I was banded exactly one week before my 35th birthday! My 36th birthday I will be looking and feeling 100x better!!!

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waterlily1072    5

waterlily1072
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Julie you look great! You are truly a testament to what a person can do with the band in one year if they are willing to put forth the effort. Anyone wanting results like these you should know that Julie has worked her heiny off, literally, this past year, she is the excersize queen and a great role model! Thanks Julie, you inspire us :D

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SillyWillyMommy    2

SillyWillyMommy
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Julie.. You look beautiful, and are SOO inspiring. Thank you so much for taking the time out to post routinely. It's very encouraging to be able to follow someone's success story. You rock. Hopefully, you can get onto FULL living soon, so you can have some time to try out your rockin' new bod before you have to go back to work.

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OH Juli    15

OH Juli
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Wow, how fantastic you look!

I'm going to follow your example and work my butt off too.

And it is so generous of you to share your experiences with all of us. Thanks for the inspiration.

Juli in Ohio

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Platinum    0

Platinum
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Julie,

The results are fantastic! I am so happy for you! Congratulations on your new improved body! :clap2:

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JDru    0

JDru
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You look awesome Julie!! You have accomplished so much in a year...keep up the good work! :)

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Kat817    19

Kat817
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Julie---BRAVO my friend---awesome results, you have done an excellent job working that band!!! I always knew you could and would do it. I am anxious to see how your life changes.

I hope you realize what hope you have instilled in others.

Kat

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TerriDoodle    6

TerriDoodle
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Julie - MAJOR congratulations to you!! Lots of blood, sweat and tears this last year...but LOOK AT YOU NOW!!! AWESOME!!!!!!!!

What an inspiration you are to all of us! Thanks for your time spent on this board!

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tztmama    0

tztmama
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Wow! You look fantastic! Thank you for sharing. I am not as computer savy but if I can get some before and afters, perhaps my daughter will help me post them.

I went from 226 lbs. to 146 lbs. and am scheduled for an extended TT in July.

Thanks again and best of all to you!

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mommy3boys    0

mommy3boys
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Julie you look great. Absolutely great.

Could we see a side view?

Did I say you look great? I'm going to have a ftt, bl and Lipo in July and am getting even more excited just looking at your results.

Ana

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foodstampchamp    3

foodstampchamp
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YOu sound healthy and well and very happy Julie. I cant wait to see the pics.

I dont think 72lbs in a year is unrealistic either. I've managed that and I had a BMI of 35, I have never counted a gram of fat, Protein or carbs, let alone calories!

I don't think 72 lbs is unrealistic either. I am 8.5 months post op and I have lost almost 92 lbs.

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