Here are my 4 month out pics .. . slow and steady I guess . . . but sure beats last December 3rd!

Edited April 4, 200818 yr by christasha

Looking good Christasha!!!

WOW!! You look great, and you're doing great!!

AWESOME! What a difference. You and I are about the same starting weight..I'm not banded yet, but thanks for the inspiration.

surgery on Dec 18th so I am coming up on 4 months. I am 6'3 and was 280 now at 217. Lost 9 inches off my belly so I am excited.

Wow!!! Great photo's Livingthedream!!!! YOu must feel great!! People must be noticing by now too!!

I am scheduled for May 1st and looking back to see everyone's progress. I am very impressed with all of the successes here!!!:huh2:

Hey Livin - GREAT job . . .and your scars are almost invisible! Mine are still purpleish - one is fading out . . . but the other 4 are VERY noticeable (not that I'm wearing a bikini so it really doesn't matter lol). Great job . . .keep up the good work!

Your looking so great. I have lost the same amount as you.

Also, to Living the dream, why hide your face, you have just about shown us everything else. Just kidding, your lookin good too. Congrats, and thanks for sharing. I haven't taken any pictures since January. I need to take some, but I never get around to it.

Gail

I agree Cgailee!!! He should have shown his face!!! I am in awe at the results!!!

Nice legs!!!:sad_smile:

Hey Cgailee, you are doing very well yourself!!! You must feel great!!! Is everyone starting to notice??

Keep up the good work!! YOu are an inspiration!!!

Edited April 11, 200818 yr by bandfan1

I would love to show my face but since I have a high profile job with a bunch of geek computer people I can only imagine the fun things they could do with my picture. I have also not told anyone at my work that I have gotten it done and when they ask I say low carb. If I knew for a fact back in December it would have worked for me I would have been more vocal but since I was an out of pocket LBer I didn't want to take that chance and look like a fool. The only time it bothers me to "lie" or keep my personal life personal is when an obese friend ask me how I did it. I feel bad because this surgery has been so wonderful for me and I want to give him the advice.

LivingTheDream,

I am sure it was a very personal decision to not tell anyone and none of us judge you for that. I wasn't sure who I was going to tell for a long time...but figured it would keep me more accountable...but that is me.

Maybe when an obese friend says something you can share your calorie intake, your exercise goals, and your new eating style with them. All the bandster rules without calling them that. The lifestyle change is possible without the band, it just is easier with it. Maybe that would help??

You look awesome though! Great job!

Wow Stephanie!! You have had some great progress!! I am aiming for those kind of results as well. You must feel amazing!!!

Keep up the good work!!!!

Wow Stephanie!! You have had some great progress!! I am aiming for those kind of results as well. You must feel amazing!!!

Keep up the good work!!!!

Thanks! I do feel really good! I've found that coming here on a regular basis as well posting and being accountable. Find a group that will keep you in step. It really does help.

I think I could be further along had I really paid close attention to my exercise but I quit and now I've got to start over on it. Do it daily....no excuses. I found excuses for the last 20 years and that's why I needed the band in the first place. It's time for me to put them away and get with the program. With exercise you could be at goal in a year....without, doubtful.

Goodluck an keep coming back! Stay active here. It has been a Godsend for me.