Hi everyone, Well, I'm about 15 lbs to goal and hubby took some photos yesterday. I'm not here to brag but I do hope to inspire.:welldoneclap: I have worked hard and come a long way. Most of you know it hasn't been easy with all my fills and unfills but I am happy to report I think I finally have the right level of restriction.:eek: I learned that there is no magic and the band is only a tool. I also learned it's at least 50% exercise. Anyway, I will post better photos when I finally reach my goal...

we need a drooling smiley :eyebrows:

haha...love the fact that you are 23 and drooling....soooooo cool

I am so happy the thin you is out . I'm sure you were beautiful before but now you can feel so comfortable with yourself.

I bet your husband cannot keep his hands off of you.

Come on give us just a little detail.

edie

haha!! You're right....he can't keep his hands off me...he chases me all over the house...enough already. Just kiddin....but seriously he is definately more interested.

YOU LOOK MARVELOUS!!!! WOW!!!!!! I noticed you did not begin at a very high BMI. Did you exercise before you were banded? Not to steal anybody props, because EVERYONE has done a fantastic job, however, your photos are exceptional. :clap2:

Do tell......HOW DID YOU TURN OUT THAT FIT.....EXERCISE???? TUMMY TUCK???? BREAST IMPLANTS??? GOOD GENES???? DO TELL PLEASE!!!!!

I will be banded in May and I work out 3-4 days a week for 30+ minutes each session. I am much larger than you were before being banded, but if I can do something NOW to help later, please tell me.

THANKS,

Joyful1

Hi, Wow you like fantastic! Congratulations. You have worked hard for this, so enjoy it. Bet your hubby is estatic!:biggrin1: Susannah

Housecatgirl,

You look AWESOME!!!!!! :clap2: If it's not too much trouble, would you post a before picture? How much exercise and how often do you do it? Please help me--I'm a pre-bander!!!! One day I'll be banded and look as GREAT as you do!!!!!

hey housecatgirl, if you really want to inspire then post a before pic as well. so we can all see for ourselves the real reasults you have acheieved. hard to beleive no scars whatsoever!

her before pic is in the picture forums

her before pic is in the picture forums

When I looked at the list of forums----picture is not there. Would you be more specific--so that I can be inspired?

Before and after pics , page 42, post 619

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/before-and-after-t4642p42.html

Thanks for the link BlueTattoo!

AND, thanks everyone for your positive comments! No, I did not exercise much pre band. However, sometime after being banded I learned that results would come alot faster if I started exercising. That's when I really got into it. I started with a 1/2 hour a day at Curves except on Sunday when they are closed. Now, I have an eliptical cross trainer at home which I try to use 1/2 hr to 45 minutes a day. I also still go to Curves at least 4-5 X a week for 45 min. (3X around the circuit). There are a few days that I end up working out twice a day. I know it seems like alot but I fit it in where/when I can. I changed my hairstyle so I don't have to mess too much with my hair in the morning. That actually gave me more exercise time. Instead of sitting at night watching tv I hop on my eliptical and still catch my shows. Even if I feel tired I make myself do it and I always feel so much better when I get of of it. The nice thing about elipticals is there is no impact on your joints so anyone can get a good workout from one. Mine is the nordic track. It cost about a $1000. but it was worth it!

Wow you look great...what I want to know is where is the extra 15lbs going to come from...you look perfect as is! well done girl.

becky

Becky, I tend to lose weight all over. Pictures can lie a little bit so you can't see the last bit of flab all over. People have asked me about my scars...again, the lighting of the photo hides the port scar pretty well. However, I can't even find my other smaller scars anymore.

WOW! hOW MUCH DID YOU LOSE? HOW TALL ARE YOU.