I was curious if everyone would like to start this kind of thread here with us Crazy Ates?

HOLY COW! You guys look like a million bucks!

Thanks you guys :thumbup:

August 5, 2007 - 235lb./Size 22 (25 days Pre-band)

January 1, 2008 185 lb./Size 12 (5 months post-band)

MARCH UPDATE:

Don't really have any new pix, but as of today March 20, 2008 - 179lb. now really comfy in my size 12's!!!

I have permanently said goodbye to every piece of clothing I had in my "spare" closet where I had stashed everything over a size 14. NOW IT IS ALL GONE. I have my 14's just in case, wearing my 12's and am already starting to accumulate some size 10's for inspiration. I guess he** really has frozen over!!!

Still a work in progress!~

Shea Ross

Plano TEXAS - Dr. Richard Benevides

High weight: 235 - Aug 5, 2007

Weight when banded: 227 - August 30, 2007

Today's weight: 179 March 20, 2008

Candle, you look wonderful! I bet you are closer to goal than you think you are. Great job!

Wow! I just went back a couple of pages and got caught up on the pics. Everyone looks so good and so happy. Andree you are just glowing, and purplegirl you are just beautiful.

Hey Sheaross, I've cleaned out my closet too. It felt fantastic to be rid of all the plus sizes and the best part is filling it back up!

Ok, I think I've got this figured out. In honor of losing 100 pounds I'm posting a before and during photo. The during photo was from last month. I'm actually down another 10 pounds since then. WooHoo! Tummy Tuck here I come!

Becky I am STUNNED! You look beautiful! You lost more than 100 pounds in a little more than one semester of college for me! You are such an inspiration!

Allison

I wasn't sure what made me want to cry more...the new BEFORE pics or my GORGEOUS new pics. I decided if there were going to be tears, they were going to be tears of joy. Look at my face...I don't even look the same to me! I am normally not one to toot my own horn, but DAMN I am looking good! Can't wait for the tummy tuck, so that I feel this good about my WHOLE self.

7.5 month pics.bmp

Salsa,

WOW!! You look amazing. Your boyfriend best behave like Becky's husband!!

Salsa,

WOW!! You look amazing. Your boyfriend best behave like Becky's husband!!

I forgot to add that I love your haircut!! Very nice!!

Salsa, you look great! I'm so happy for you. You've completely transformed yourself. I can see why your doc would want to use you in promotional mterials!

Absolutely stunning!! All that hard work has definitely paid off!

Congratulations :-)

First picture is at my highest of 385 taken July 07. The second was taken last night at 295. I have gone from wearing a 32-34 and am now fitting into 24 :scared2:

Wow Pammy!!!

You look gorgeous!!! Congratulations :scared2:!

Crazy Ates March Exercise Challenge

29/30 Exercise Sessions

(16 Cardio, 6 Core Strength & flexibility, 7 Weight training)

Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

Thank you Frangipani :scared2:

Pammy...You really look wonderful.

Thank you to everyone for their kind comments about my pics.