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Bandista    7,466

Bandista
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These are some before and after photos taken at a seven-week interval. First ones are just prior to pre-op diet, etc., and the ones with snow were taken Thanksgiving morning. Hoping to stay current with pictures and measurements in order to keep myself motivated.

10/23/13 Bust 49, Waist 45, Hips 52, Thigh 28.5, Arm 17.5, Neck 17.5, Weight 248

11/27/13 Bust 47.5, Wast 44, Hips 50.5, Thigh 28.5, Arm 15.5, Neck 17.5, Weight 227

Lost an inch and a half from my bust, an inch off the waist, inch and a half off the hips, two inches off the arm -- neck and thighs the same. I've been working out a lot and will continue with that. Pretty sure exercise is the magic ingredient! Best wishes all. I am so happy with my band!

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Debbie3sons    1,936

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You are doing great , you look like when I started 15 months ago , so if I can I know you can we will soon see more and more pics of you , be sure to REALLY look at your before and after , then you will see a difference , even though others see before we do and mentally it takes a while but you will notice more and more as time goes , hat's off to you , and keep it up.

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Bandista    7,466

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Thanks so much, both of you -- I'm happy to see the Winnie-the-Poo belly going down a bit and just feeling so much better now that I'm on my way. I have never known before that a weight loss program was going to work for me -- I had so much evidence to the contrary. This time I'm just sure of it and it feels so good. I am more relaxed and happy in my body than I've been in a long time. It's not just the 21 pounds down, it's more than that. I credit the band with a lot of mental change going on inside my head. Satiety may be about more than just appetite.

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jamilyne 102668    1,207

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Looking great! You can really tell your loss in your lower body!!!! Yay!!!

I'm trying to get up enough nerve to do before & after photos. I'm still kind of camera shy.

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The Icy One    518

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Girl, look at you. You are making fantastic progress. :D

And may I just add...

Snow. Ewww! :o

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gowalking    10,790

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Oh yeah....the changes are very noticeable. Good job!!

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Pittsburgher    261

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Keep taking pictures! They are worth a million words. Wonderful job.

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RJ'S/beginning    5,357

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Such a change...You must be thrilled...would love to know what the head looks like too...There must be a smile on it at least...Go girl go!!!!!

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☠carolinagirl☠    18,721

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These are some before and after photos taken at a seven-week interval. First ones are just prior to pre-op diet, etc., and the ones with snow were taken Thanksgiving morning. Hoping to stay current with pictures and measurements in order to keep myself motivated.

10/23/13 Bust 49, Waist 45, Hips 52, Thigh 28.5, Arm 17.5, Neck 17.5, Weight 248

11/27/13 Bust 47.5, Wast 44, Hips 50.5, Thigh 28.5, Arm 15.5, Neck 17.5, Weight 227

Lost an inch and a half from my bust, an inch off the waist, inch and a half off the hips, two inches off the arm -- neck and thighs the same. I've been working out a lot and will continue with that. Pretty sure exercise is the magic ingredient! Best wishes all. I am so happy with my band!

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Bama53    214

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These are some before and after photos taken at a seven-week interval. First ones are just prior to pre-op diet, etc., and the ones with snow were taken Thanksgiving morning. Hoping to stay current with pictures and measurements in order to keep myself motivated.

10/23/13 Bust 49, Waist 45, Hips 52, Thigh 28.5, Arm 17.5, Neck 17.5, Weight 248

11/27/13 Bust 47.5, Wast 44, Hips 50.5, Thigh 28.5, Arm 15.5, Neck 17.5, Weight 227

Lost an inch and a half from my bust, an inch off the waist, inch and a half off the hips, two inches off the arm -- neck and thighs the same. I've been working out a lot and will continue with that. Pretty sure exercise is the magic ingredient! Best wishes all. I am so happy with my band!

Wow! Look great!

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chasingadream    1,311

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Looking awesome...keep those pics coming..they inspire me to post some...maybe soon!

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Bandista    7,466

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Post away -- we need to inspire one another! And we will be glad later for the comparison. Thanks every one for the feedback. Weird feeling but good prep for once the outside world starts commenting. I feel so safe and sound here.

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SandyM    1,956

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You look awesome.

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terrydumont46    1,954

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so proud of you. great job. i agree exercise is most important. it makes me feel successful for the day.

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