It has been 19 months since my lapband surgery. I have been slowly going down in size. Even when I don't lose any weight on the scale, I seem to be firming up and getting more compact. I can see shape in places I thought were gone forever. I can fit into size 14 now. I don't think I have been able to do that for over 20 years.

I went shopping and bought size 14 blue jeans that look awesome. I don't think I have even owned blue jeans in over a decade at least.

We went to an FCRV campout this past weekend and I got compliments everywhere I went on how great I look. I have bought new clothes that fit my new shape instead of baggy ones to cover up. I am excited to get dressed every morning instead of dreading it when I knew I was going out.

I can't wait to clean out some more baggy clothes from my closet after our daughter goes back out west and I have some time.

I have lost 65 lbs so far and am contemplating maybe losing another 20 lbs. People are starting to tell me I don't need to lose any more but I still have some rolls and lumps around my middle and on my legs. I am not getting to Curves very often right now with my daughter and grandchildren here and wedding activities. I need to firm up and Curves really helps. I am trying to walk when I can. I walk with my neighbour when we have time.

My daughter's wedding is August 15 and I am looking forward to wearing my beautiful new dress. When I bought it last Spring it was really tight but now it feels loose and comfortable. I feel like a Queen wearing it. I don't have to try to hold in my stomach anymore mostly because I don't have much stomach any more. Wow does that feel great!

People were calling me "Skinny Minnie" this weekend. I was delighted.

My husband has also lost 65 lbs and looks soooooo... handsome. He will look amazing in his new tux at the wedding. He bought a black one. I remember when I first met him in high school and he wore his black suit for assemblies. I was drooling over him. He is looking as handsome again.

We love our bands. They were worth the $30,000 we spent to get our bodies and our health back. Thankyou Dr Yau and TLBC.:cursing: