Never thought I'd see the day...

[movingpixels 13]

... when I would complain about being able to see the port bump on my tummy. Because there used to be WAY too much tummy to ever thing you could unearth that thing. I can remember thinking no way would I ever have to worry about that.

But here I am... 7 years out and almost at goal wieght. I had my Lap Band surgery in '07. I have now lost about +/- 80 pounds. I have maintained a weight of between 158 and 170 since April of 2012 and I'm really proud of myself. I exercise at least 3 times a week. I am certainly not perfect with my eating but because my main issue was always Portion Control and feeling satisfied/full, the band has really changed my life. I have not had any issues with my band to speak of. My blood pressure is in a normal range (off those meds!) and I feel fantastic. I have attached some before and after photos.

Love to all!

Gina

[laurigee 545]

You look absolutely fabulous! Congratulations on your success!

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

You look positively gorgeous! Congratulations on your success!

[line-dancer 810]

wow great

[PattyGirl66 1,243]

Stunning! Congratulations on your success!!!

[Kime-lou 648]

You look awesome!! Such an inspiration. Thank you for posting this. I have lost 50 and have 68 more I would love to loose and I feel like I may never make it; but hearing your story gives me hope that one day I will reach goal!

[Jewelsm1127 351]

Definitely an inspiration. You look awesome! Congrats!

[dee257 1,516]

WoW very pretty

thank you for sharing....

Job well done !!!

[LeslieW 92]

Congrats on your success!

[Terry Poperszky 2,784]

Excellent

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

***hugs gina***

for posting some dangum pretty pictures but a positive success story...you just gave me alittle uphm that says, see what can happen if you stick with it. congrats and wonderful wonderful post

[movingpixels 13]

Thank you to all! I know when I started 7 years ago I LOVED to see success stories and photos. Hugs to you all!

[LoLo9826 15]

You look so beautiful in the before and after pics. I was banded on Nov. 2012 and have been on a slow and steady path. I was a bit disappointed the weight was not falling off faster, but I think this is the right pace for me. I have not gained so that is a big plus...lol. Thank you for posting such an inspirational post. Enjoy your success, you deserve it!

[KimberleyP 21]

Beautiful and inspirational! Congratulations on your success and thanks so much for sharing.

Love the pictures!

[Summerrain 520]

Wow, you look amazing, Ty for sharing, these success stories help keep me motivated especially on days when I think I'm never going to get to goal.