Brina, girl, this is just for you!

I also look in the before and afters when I am having a crappy day, and today is one of those days. I have been doing so good with the food and today I made a lot of wrong food choices. I have learned not to dwell on those days and tomorrow is a new day! I guess I'll start the thread with my pics, I can't wait to see everyone else's pics!!

The first picture is me at 330lbs, the second is me at 260lbs. I still have such a long way to go, but I'm confident I can do it.

Thanks everyone! Ya'll made me smile. I don't know if I could do this without all of you.

I'm starting to really tell the difference. Both of my before pictures were taken a few years ago (my hair was short then, and was a couple inches below my shoulders up until yesteray) - but I was still fat then too - lol...the one in the white shirt I was probably 275 - which means I'm down 50 pounds since that picture. I'd lost weight on WW, but ended up gaining all but 10 pounds back. That was my problem, I could lose, but never sustain

I don't have any current "before" pictures I'm afraid - I ran from the camera because I knew I looked bad.

Pamela - I love my haircut. I only wish I'd have cut it sooner!

I am trying to make myself post every one to two months regardless of how much i have lost, gained, or remained the same. I think that if I feel that I have people to "answer to" will keep me on track (i.e. if the pics start to look like I am ganing instead of losing or no longer losing when i post, it will guilt/motivate me to do better).

Hey Brina! I was wondering where you have been. I miss your funny posts :tt2:.

Your pics looks great! I can really tell a difference! Keep up the good work!

Brina girl you look great! I've missed you too!

Here are some before and current photos. Starting size 26/28 and now size 14 pants.

Nip - look at you! You are half the woman you used to be and such an inspiration.

Wow Nip,

You look great. You were banded same day as me and I am no where near the weight loss that you are at. You should be so proud of yourself. Bravo!!!

Wowzer, Nip! You are such a success story! You've come so far in such a short time...I feel like a slacker compared to you!

Nip, you look great!! What a transformation! You're almost at goal too. How exciting!

Nip-Congratulations on your weightloss! In all honesty, I think you are closer to a 12 than 14!!! You continue to be my 'lapband heroin'!

You are such a great inspiration!! How tall are you?? What kind of exercise routine do you follow?

Thanks for all of the positive comments, they're really appreciated.

Bamboobabe - size 12 are slowly coming into sight, but not quite there yet. I did buy a new pair of jeans on clearance yesterday and I bought a size 12. I can get into them and buttoned and zipped, but too tight yet. I figure by the time the weather cools down enough to wear them, they should be just right. Even when I started this journey I never expected to get into a 12. I only hoped for 14-16's.

RosieJo- I don't have any specific exercise routine, I just try to keep going at something. It use to be just walking on the treadmill 3-5 times a week, but then I got a Wii and that's my main exercise at the moment. I have dance revolution and Wii fit for it and love them both. Right now I've been doing Wii fit 4-5 times week. When I get tired of this I'll go back to either Dance Revolution or the treadmill again. I like having different things to switch back and forth with.

Everyone is looking great! We just got back from a little weekend trek to the beach. Let me give you girls some warning- the ocean was a bit wavy and rough this weekend and getting slammed in the nose and mouth with salt water = much discomfort for the band. I finally learned to close my mouth and then it would get me in the nose!! Needless to say lots of water running into your band at one time equalled disaster for me. I usually have no problems with liquids but I take my time and never gulp. I definately had problems with all of the salt water I kept gulping. I had never even given it any thought but it makes sense. If I gulp water at home I will pb or slime in a heartbeat. I didnt have any problems in Jamaica but the water wasn't as turbulent as Jekyll Island was this weekend. Anyway, I am babying my band with some soft stuff today and taking it easy. Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Mia, that did not sound like fun! I've never given any thought to liquids being a problem either. Glad you are back and doing okay.

I had my very first pb yesterday. I ate too fast and boy, that was painful!! I took a sip of drink thinking it would help....NOPE! I pb'ed the drink. I knew better than to drink too, but in the moment I thought it might help. Anyway, lesson learned!

The first picture was taken a few weeks before being banded 01-17-08

The second was taken today 09-14-08