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Before 230 lbs

After 30 lbs to go

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YAY! I get to post my first "progress pics". This is the first time I've looked at them and now have realized that I do actually look different. Sorry you get me in my ugly clothes haha. And yah I know it's not a before and after exactly per say, I was just excited

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Progress pics of me.

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08/04/07

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Christmas 2007 1 month and 4 days after surgery

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Today 03/28/08

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I am very nervous about doing this and may take the pics down at some point. But for now... me before and where I am now. Still have about 25-30lbs to go (at least!). Also, my sister is not the best photographer and you will notice I have no feet.

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Ok, this is my first post here so please be kind!

This is my before and after, im 7 YEARS post op, had the band in when i was 15.

I have been told im still overweight but i dont care cause im happy :biggrin2:

Before:

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After:

Bel

Have lost 45kgs or 99.2lb

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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:

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Starting weight was 235 lbs. The first photo was taken the morning of my surgery. Now down to 200 lbs. 5 months later.

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The first one is of me at either 285 or 320 not sure which. The second one is of me at 220. I am now down another 7 lbs and one size. I am going in for plastic surgery, TT and thigh lift on 4/21. Almost to goal.

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Ok here we go...some updates for ya. 110pnds lighter!

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I haven't posted in this thread yet. I have lost 90lbs. as of today and I am shouting it from the roof tops. I have lost this weight in just under 5 months. I love my Band!

The 2st two pictures are of me at my highest weight of 354lbs. the 3rd is when I hit 60lbs. lost and the last two are of me this morning at 90lbs. down.

I hope that these pictures can bring inspiration to someone that may be struggling with weightloss and looking into the LapBand. Do it! It's the best thing I have done for myself in a long time and if I can do it you can to.

Cindy

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I got this picture yesterday from my g'ma, and I couldn't believe it!! I forget how big I was, I didn't keep many pics of myself, so when other people show them to me I'm amazed. And I find it weird, even my teeth look different to me!!

(2-3 years pre-op)

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Now..

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      Iʻm roughly 6 weeks post-op this morning and have begun to feel like a normal human, with a normal human body again. I started introducing solid foods and pill forms of medications/supplements a couple of weeks ago and it's really amazing to eat meals with my family again, despite the fact that my portions are so much smaller than theirs. 
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      Oh yeah, something I wanted to rant about, a billing dispute that cropped up 3 months ago.
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