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Just comparing my vacation photos - we returned to the same area in France for our holidays this year, and when I got the photo's developed, it was interesting to see the difference - I am down 80lbs since that photo was taken in 2001, but "only" down 65 since banding... I am so thrilled at how wonderful I feel being 80lbs lighter - so energetic, sleeping better etc - I can't thank all my fantastic banded friends here, the support keeps me going.

August 2004 & August 2001 -80lbs

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OMG Bright

You dont even look like the same woman. You look beautiful in both pics but much more healthier and happier in the "after" pic.

Congrats to you for a job well done!

You must be so proud of yourself...Way to go!!!

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Bright, you're beautiful and young! If you don't mind me asking, how old are you? What color is your hair? Are you an Irish red? Really, you are a doll, before and now!:):D

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Bright you look beautiful. Thanks for sharing. I love hearing and seeing success stories. Its amazing your eyes look bigger in your after picture... Congratulations...Janie

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Gorgeous before, gorgeous after, gorgeous inside... Girl, you have gorgeous dripping all over you!! :)

Congrats, Sweetie!! Love the pics!!

xxoo

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Thanks for all your nice comments - I'm chuffed to bits here! You all give me such a boost - thanks so much!

Yeah Marie, I have red hair! Well reddish/blonde, not really true irish red hair but I'm happy with it!

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hey bright!!!!

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!! you were beautiful before but now you are glowing!!

Gorgeous before, gorgeous after, gorgeous inside... Girl, you have gorgeous dripping all over you!!

DRIPPING!!!! i couldnt agree more!!!! you little ireland delight!

michelle

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Do you mind repetitive compliments? You look great! All your features are so much more distinct now. Good work, Bright!!!

Nancy

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