115lbs Gone In About 9 Months With Lap Band Surgery!

[TracieR 88]

I had surgery on March 8, 2011. I have been working my a** off (literally!) I am so proud of myself - I will say it because I deserve it! I have a good restriction right now. I watch my calories but, honestly not too strict with it. I eat low carb, high Protein, don't do bread or Pasta at all. I don't deprive myself, if I want something I have it. A small portion of it. I started working out about 8 weeks after surgery. I work out 4-5 days a week, two of those days with a trainer. I love it. I went from a tight size 26/28 to a 16 (!!!!). I started this journey at 371lbs and now weigh 256lbs. I want to get under 200 and then I will decide on a goal weight.

I wanted to share some pictures to show my progress. I love my band! Sorry if the pictures are huge - I was having trouble resizing!!!

Before (02/2011)

During (Thanksgiving 2011)

[thinspiration 7]

Congratulations Tracie, I see that you went with the NY Bariatric group. I am schedule to have lapband surgery with a Dr Angstadt from this group at Mercy on 12/19. I am so excited. Even more excited to see that you have made excellent progress on your journey. I hope I can have as much success as you have had. I am a bit nervous because I don't know what to expect because everyone has a different experience with this surgery. I plan on working just as hard you though. I weight about 305 pounds my goal is to maintain between 155 and 165. Congrats, keep up the good work!

[thinspiration 7]

Tracie,

Question, did you loose any weight before the surgery? If so, how? Did you do a liquid diet or any other diet before the surgery. I see that they (NY bariatric) only recommends a 24 hr liquid diet before surgery instead of the 2 week liquid diet that other surgeons recommend for their patients.

[Jim1967 3,569]

Congratulations Tracie!! Your hard work is certainly paying off. I hope to some day have that success.

[Sharon1222 19]

You look GREAT!

[TKW 501]

A-mazing!

[TracieR 88]

Congratulations Tracie, I see that you went with the NY Bariatric group. I am schedule to have lapband surgery with a Dr Angstadt from this group at Mercy on 12/19. I am so excited. Even more excited to see that you have made excellent progress on your journey. I hope I can have as much success as you have had. I am a bit nervous because I don't know what to expect because everyone has a different experience with this surgery. I plan on working just as hard you though. I weight about 305 pounds my goal is to maintain between 155 and 165. Congrats, keep up the good work!

Thanks so much! I had my surgery at Mercy with Dr. Garber. I am very happy with them. I didn't really do a preop diet, the week before surgery I had a Protein shake for Breakfast and tried to eat light. I did not lose any weight before surgery. I was exactly the same weight on my first visit that I was the morning of surgery. It is a lot of hard work but if you follow the rules and take it one day at a time it will work for you! I wish you all the best!

[thebandedman 3]

Excellent progress!

TBM

[kll724 3,055]

Congrats, Tracy! Looks like you are getting close to normal BMI ! Way to go!

[mantusmom 4]

wow.. you look so good. I hope to be there oneday soon.

[SageTracey 608]

WTG! You doing so well. Congratulations

[SumthinsGottaGive 35]

Fabulous!! You look amazing! A million congratulations on your success so far and all the best as you continue your journey!! Such an inspiration!

[Cindy C 150]

Tracie, I bet you feel like a million bucks. You sure look like it! Keep up the good work!

[acenangel11 3]

Hi Tracie,

You are truly an inspiration.I hope i do as well as you,you look great!!

[CindyBklyn 4]

Awesome job Tracie - your story is a great inspiration for all of us. Thanks for sharing and continue to keep us posted.