Oh lap-band, how I love thee!

[JCulver3 2]

Ok, so I had my lap-band in Nov 09... About 7 months ago. It has been the best thing I have ever done for myself. I am down about 100 lbs from my pre-op weight, and about 120 from my all time highest. I had a friend over the other day that I met recently, in the past couple weeks. They saw a family picture that I have in my living room and asked, "where are you in this picture?" I pointed myself out and their response was, "WHAT! That does not even look like you!" It is kind of funny to me because when I look at those old pictures, in my head that is still pretty much what I look like, but it was nice to see someones reaction who did not know me pre-op. Anyways, not to boast or anything, but I have worked really hard in the past seven months so I deserve to a little bit! Hehe.

[iwokeupfat 0]

Congratulations!! You've done so well on your journey. My journey is just beginning and I've been stuck in bandster hell for about a month... but I see a one pound loss this morning.... so my spirits are lifted.

[Humming Bird 275]

Wow! great job! Those comments from friends really help. Your head will catch up one day. Keep up the good work!

[elcee 3,341]

Wow, that's pretty amazing. Well done.

[LapNYC 3]

Totally amazing. Enjoy!

[kll724 3,055]

You have done amazingly well. Good luck meeting your goal, and yes, it is nice to have a new friend remark about your old photos. :thumbup:

[Wondercup71 0]

Thats awesome!!! Its does feel weird when looking at yourself in the mirror that you still see the old you when in fact people notice the subtle difference in you.:thumbup:

[NurseSophie 0]

Way to go! BOAST AWAY! That is a HUGE accomplishment! I understand seeing yourself as the "old you". The girls at work have kept an old picture of me in a drawer and often pull it out to see the difference. I still feel like that girl in the old pic. At least my clothing size says otherwise!

[MySkinnyDream 8]

One word, WOW!...

I was banded on Nov 17 '09 just like you. I have lost 92 lbs so far, almost to goal. And just like you, I still see the "old me" in the mirror.

The excess skin doesn't help either when I look in the mirror. I am hoping to have plastic surgery around my one year bandiversary. :thumbup:

Not sure if my head will ever catch up with my body. I guess that is what keeps us going and motivated. :eek:

[juliansmom2003 3]

Woohoo! You go girl!!!!! Congrats!! You have every right to boast!!!

[iwannabealoser 0]

kick butt!!!! Cant wait to be in your shoes!!

[lakegirl88 13]

Wow that is so great you go girl. How long before you got good restriction?