Before and After Lap Band Surgery - PICTURES ONLY

[Pnw_Red 2]

Yesterday was my one year anniversary!

Top weight was 322, surgery date was 289, current weight is 216.

2007 -top weight 322

2008, day of surgery, 289

2009, one year post-op (pardon the too-tight jeans and goofy hair!)

[NeNe967 1]

My bandiversary was April 8, 2009. Attached is one BEFORE picture taken, January 2008. My AFTER pictures were taken the weekend of April 3, 2009.

[sweetheart181 10]

I'm just shy of having lost 100lbs(I can't believe it!) so I thought I would post some collages I made!!!!

[Lisa65 3]

Hi everyone. I don't post often because I just don't have much time to spend on my computer it seems. I do check in when I get a chance to see how everyone is doing. This thread was a HUGE incentive to me when I was considering the band and in my early months. KUDOS to everyone on here - you all are amazing!

Yesterday was my 1 year bandiversary so I figured it was time to finally post my own before and after photos. I've officially lost 84.5# (including my 2 week pre-op diet). Even though I've been somewhat stagnant for the last few months and still have about 25# to lose, when I look at these side by side, I feel pretty good about myself and all I've accomplished so far. Here we go...

Lisa

Edited April 30, 2009 by Lisa65

[laurenwhite82 0]

So i thought Id post some pics... My weight loss has gone rather slowly but im getting there. The first pic is around 260ish...a little smaller than my heaviest and the last is right around 200. 70ish to go!!!

[Manda 0]

Everyone here is such an inspiration to me. Thanks so much!

Ohhhh my GOD, I feel real nausea seeing these before pictures...

Down 40 pounds since a little before March 17 of 09...and can already see a significant difference. It's amazing how much self confidence I've already gained. I don't even have any saline in my band yet! I'm so excited for this change.

I even noticed that it looks like I try to maintain my appearance now! I don't just say 'screw it, I'm fat anyway', anymore.

Befoooooore:

After (current):

Head shots:

Before: After:

One of my favorite things about losing weight is that I CAN SEE THE dips IN MY NECK...and my COLLAR BONES! That is just spectacular!

Good luck everyone!

[KHolmes 3]

Its really been a long time since I posted.

I can say that I have "hit" my goal and I am happy where I am. My Dr would like me to lose a little more. I feel I just need to work out more to tone up what I have.

But here they are....

[lotzasunshine 2]

I just hit my 60 lbs down mark. Thought I would post a couple of pics.

[thunderstorm816 0]

OK I am gonna try to add some pics..just noticing how much u end up changing in the face with weight loss.

[julie.ann 1]

How about before and during pics?

The first is me last August at my brother's wedding. This is when I decided I was going to get the lapband no matter what. The second is me at 5 months and then 6 months. I am down about 98 lbs.

[MSnika3 0]

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May 9, 2008 Surgery Day

May 9, 2009

[miss meliss 0]

For the last year this is where I went (and the "who has lost 100 pounds" site) when I became over whelmed by my age and the amount of weight I needed to lose. Now I can see the light at the end of the tunnel (and my feet)!! As of today I have lost 100lbs!

Edited May 17, 2009 by miss meliss
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[kkarryall 0]

I am down 71 lbs now...I don't have a super recent pic; but I wanted to try posting these collages that I made....so here goes!

[jaria007 2]

Well, I've officially hit my one year bandiversary. While I had hoped to be in onederland by now, 7 pounds away is not so bad! I will get there, mark my words :purplebananna:

May 2008

May 2009

[mumof2boys 71]

Well, here I go...I have posted this pics on one of my threads but I don't think I have been here for a while. I recently had PS to get rid of the excess skin and the red that you see in the pics is just from the compression garment...these pics were taken two weeks after PS.