this past weekend was the winter banquet for my 2nd job...i will post last years pic and this years...

*last year i wore a size 24 dress (after losing 50 lbs!)...

~this year i wore a size 14 dress (after losing 143)...

*last year i had a plain jane not sexy dress...

~this year i had a VERY sexy dress (that got to tight from my unfill) so i had to buy a new dress...not super sexy but i liked it!

*last year i didnt have restriction and ate like a pig..

~this year same thing..no restriction so i had a big meal

i am gonna try to post the pics...if that doesnt work you can view them on my picture trail in the last photo album...also look under lapband buddies...i met babs from texas this weekend too!

my picture trail:

i have had a lot of people ask for updates on me and calvin...things are going really great, he knows how to treat a lady and is such a wonderful man.

Beautiful pictures! You look fantastic, love the dress!

Yes you both are very cute!

Shelly You Look Great! How Tall Are You?

Shelly,

LOVE the dress! Where did you get it???? It is soo flattering...and you looked phenominal in it!:cheeky

Congrats on your success!

WOW, <jaw is dropped> You look great! I hope I look like that after my banding and hard work.. Thanks for sharing

thanks betty verea and tquinoa!!!

i am 5'-8" the dress is a size 14 but it is a forgiving 14...it should really be a 16...

thanks becca! i got it at marshalls a discount type store...the funny thing is the dress i got originally was also a 14 (i got it for $15!!!!!!) but after i gained a few it didnt fit so nicely so i went shopping again...again looking for bargains...i got the new dress for $10!!!!! it did come with a different ribbon but i liked the pink one so i could dress up the outfit a little more...

thanks trish and good luck to you!!!

michelle

You Look Awsome> I Hope I Follow In Your Shoes When I Get My Band> Way To Go!!!!!!

Shelly-

You are a total inspiration to me.. I looked through all your pics and was in wow the whole time.. You have done a great job. Keep up the great work and one day I hope to follow in your footsteps..

Michelle, you're a doll! How much cuter can you get?

Shelly,.... W O W!! You look great girl! If I do as good as you and Babs I'll be exstatic!

You look sooo good, Shelly. I love seeing the transformation.

Babs, you look fantastic, too. What an inspiration you guys are....it really can be done!