Before and After Lap Band Surgery - PICTURES ONLY

[danaclark2 0]

Before Lap Band: 280ish

During Weight Loss Process (195-200lbs)

[KarenK 0]

Good day all -

I am going to try to put up a before & after-so-far image.

The before is September 2008 - my highest weight 279. Squeezing myself into a size 24 because I wouldn't admit I was really a 26. Notice my attempt to be healthy - a Starbucks black iced tea no sweetner. What you can't see is the Taco Bell bag in the front seat of my truck!

The after is today - down 50 pounds - weight 229 - and right between a size 18 & size 20. I actually have a neck under that turtleneck now!

I hate cameras, but I was having a hard time telling if it was really making a visible difference so I asked my brother for any before pics he may have taken without my knowing.

Yes, my hair is just that thin - a result of heredity (thanks Mom!) and PCOS. Can't tell you how many times I've considered shaving it all off and buying a blasted wig!

So, here goes.

[Luu2008 2]

A face before and after. The "before" was taken a few months after my surgery, I wish I had taken one now:angry_smile:.

Hopefully it works. This is my first time trying to post a picture!

Edited January 8, 2009 by Luu2008

[srknepler 0]

I haven't posted in a while, but I made my 80lb goal before Christmas (my goal was to lose 80lbs before 2009).

This was December 2007 (around 315lbs, size 28/30)

This was yesterday (235lbs, size 20/22)

[KelinTx 1]

My before pictures weighing in at 359 and a picture taken 1/10/2009 weighing 175

[Fanny Adams 7]

It's been just over 12 months since I had the lapband operation. I finally have some current pics that I don't mind showing, so here's the comparison shots. Keep in mind that I still have 20kg I want to lose.

The before pics :tongue2:

The current Me:

[AliNSanDiego 1]

Here is a new updated photo of my progress. I'm losing much slower as I get closer to my goal, but it's still coming off!!!

I LOVE my Lap Band soooooo much!!!

[kgloverii 0]

Wanted to post some updated pics... the before and after are kinda crazy...

[littlefroggy 0]

I posted face pictures a couple weeks ago, but since then finally someone has taken my pictures of my body.

First picture was this summer, weighing about 270 (just started the pre-op diet). I think I am barely squeezing into the size 24 pants.

The new picture was at 205 and in a pair of size 16 skinny jeans!!!

(oh and excuse the red eye!)

[smsmithart 4]

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[laurigee 545]

I have to admit to myself that this is probably it for me. So this is my after photo. I have gained back 6-10lbs in this picture, but I will have to accept it. I guess I should have let someone take a picture sooner. lol

Edited January 16, 2009 by laurigee

[lotzasunshine 2]

Ok, this is me at my 6 month mark, down 41 lbs.

[andreerichards1 4]

100lbs lost for ever

[Bea1128 1]

Since starting this journey I have always loved this thread. I couldn't wait to post. I thought I would do it at 6 months, then I decided I would do it when I lost 50 lbs, then I thought I'd do it when I hit 60 lbs down. I finally realized I might not ever feel like the time was exactly right. Everyone's "during" pics have been so motivational. So, here I am 9 months after banding and -57 pounds. I can't believe I'm posting "befores", but I supposed everyone has them.

Before pics: 3/08 Start of pre-op diet During pics: Today

[blackcherry2002 5]

well I'm 6 months out and have been stuck at the same weight for about 3 or 4 months...sad. But here's my progress so far...

My before pic was actually 20lbs lighter than my heaviest...and it was taken almost a year before my surgery because I literally would not let a camera NEAR me for a year.

I really can't see much of a difference:huh2:Maybe it's cuz I've stalled...