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Curley

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Hi, this was me at my lowest weight since having the band. I have put on since this picture...damn...due to having not enough fill (is that an excuse?). You see, I had some removed & now Im very loose. I plan to get some more in soon. :phanvan

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Also just want to add that this is my hair when it has been straightened. Normally it is 100 times as curley and frizzy (think toilet brush on speed). I also have a bit too much fake tan on here. Normally Im very fair skinned. It was my dh 40th bday party and I went all out. I even had botox done...shhhh dont tell anyone. My sister who is a doctor did it for me!

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Curley, you're truly beautiful and great attitude! I love your hair! How much did you weigh at your heaviest, what are you down to, and how long did it take you to reach that? Hey, could you tell a difference w/the botox? Does it hurt?

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WOW! YOU had a weight problem!?! You look great now! Good job!!! Yes please share all the details of the botox... That dress looks lovely on you, Teresa

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I started out at 230 & ended up at 147 pounds. I carry the weight in my bottom half & thats why I look sort of boney around my ribs even though my legs are still very womanly! I sure did have a weight problem as this time last year I was in size 22 plus & was bursting out of all my stretchy rags. My face was very bloated too at my top weight & I could hardly walk.

The botox didnt hurt, and it was a different brand than botox which apparently lasts longer (Ive had both). It is done by injecting around your eyes & forhead & is very effective but expensive. My sister did it for the cost of the product. The difference is subtle but must do something as it stops the frown lines! My dh has not noticed if that means anything! I sort of forget I have had it done but when it wears off ...I notice the difference.

That said, weight loss is the biggest thing that changes your looks!

Im up 10 or more pounds from the photo & Im all puffy again in the face!

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Isn't that the way it go's...face shows so much.

I feel like frosty the snow man right about now.

I'm saving for a face lift...eyes, chin...neck...boobs

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Vera, you look so sweet & pretty, like you dont need anything done. Although I cant see the boobs so I cant comment on that dept !

Ild love to get some things done too, but I wouldnt want to tell everyone like I did with the lap band. Theres so much down time after ps might be hard to hide it from family & friends.

Also, what if you put on abit after a tt, owtch, thats gotta hurt!

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You look gorgeous !!!!

Lovvin your hair! Botox! o yer a braver lady than me ! haha

Thanks for sharing the photo !

Aud x

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