Hello, my name is Nicole. I've been overweight since after the birth of my 1st child in 96. Over the years, the weight just piled on and on. Before I knew I pushing 300 pounds! Oh NO! When I went to my Dr. to get some diet pills he actually suggested I consider the surgery. I was a little insulted and I ignored his suggestion. After about a year after that I was only continuing to gain weight. I finally went to a seminar and just went through the process never really expecting to actually go through with it. I am SOOOOOOO glad that I did as this was one of he biggest life changing experience of my life. Today I am officially to my half way point and I feel so good. YEAH!!!!:thumbsup:

Congratulations! You should be very proud of yourself. You've come a long way and really done well for yourself.

Did you ever go back and thank that doctor?

Nicole...you are an inspiration! I get banded a week from tomorrow and I notice you are the same height as me and similar start weight. Continued success to you!!! :frown:

You look wonderful!!! keep it up!!

amy

Wow, what a difference and you're only at your half way mark! I'm excited for you. Today was my seminar so I'm only just starting my journey. Keep up the good work, you give others, like me, something to look forward to!

Wow, I never thought I would be an "inspiration" to anyone. Thanks for the kind words. You all can do it, just take one day/step at a time and before you know it, you will be writing your success stories.

Thanks again!

Nicole, you look amazing!!!! I am just beginning my journey. We have a lot in common, I am 5"2 also, we both had our first children in 1996, and we weigh about the same at the beginning of our journey. (254) is what I weighed at first visit. I think you are an inspiration to everyone and keep posting. It is so exciting to see that band doing it's job! Keep up the great work, and congratulations on your amazing success.

Lori

Your transformation is SOMETHING ELSE!!!! You go girl!! You look awesome. :mad2:

girl isn't it amazing how much younger you luck once you lose the weight...omg...you look like a teenager

Wow, you look great! I also can't believe how much younger we all look without the weight.

I am still on my pre-op diet and I am going down to the treadmill right now!

Nicole i was just wondering how you are doing now??? (May , 2010) I am just starting the process of this lap band and have my first nutrition appt. today. Was it worth it. Are you still losing that. I would settle for what you have lost.