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...

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope I can look 1/2 that good!

Brag away..you look great, and we all know it wasn't easy! You should be really proud of yourself, and your photo is super inspirational!

WOW, you look GORGEOUS.. congratulations!!! you look like you were never even heavy in the first place!!! you must be so proud of yourself.

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Thanks everyone. I've been "falling off the wagon" so to speak lately. Too much stuff that goes right through the band...egg nog, etc. Anyway, I am getting back on the eliptical and watching it come new years. I was watching a show on MTV the other day about obesity and gastric bypass. Anyway, there was a girl that was getting ready for her surgery and they showed her on a forum like this on her computer. It was so good to actually see her getting inspired by our sucess stories. I hope I am able to inspire some people pre surgery. The only thing that bothered me about the show is that some of the attitudes were that as soon as they got surgery they would magically lose the weight. I wish they knew it doesn't work that way. It takes work and alot of exercise to really achieve results. Even if you can't really exercise...you gotta do a little walking or something. Like my hubby always says, you gotta get in shape to get in shape.

WOOO HOOOO such a hottie!!! You are looking FAB, there is no need for 15 more!! YOU ARE GORGEOUS!!

You look fantastic... great bod! :whoo: I think it's great that people are able to use this tool with exercise to get their bodies back to firm. I am 52 yo so it's going to be harder for me to have that kind of body again. I'm working on it though.

I went to that page and it doesnt show up any pictures on pg 42 #619 I wanted to see what you looked like before surgery...By the way you look AMAZING! I got to my seminar meeting on Jan 12th in Topeka, KS. Cant wait...this is the start of a new life for me IN a New year!!

I went to that page and it doesnt show up any pictures on pg 42 #619 I wanted to see what you looked like before surgery...By the way you look AMAZING! I got to my seminar meeting on Jan 12th in Topeka, KS. Cant wait...this is the start of a new life for me IN a New year!!

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f17/i-made-goal-pictures-42510/

Wow, you look so good! I love seeing these type of pictures, it gives me hope.