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Chickie you are such an inspiration - I first read your story in either the That's Life or Take 5 magazine.

I had been looking into the band for about 12 months befor reading about you, your story was what made me finally make the call to do something about my weight. I could almost swear that the photo of you before was my body....

Anyway, I wanted to say thankyou for sharing such a personal journey, and a successful one at that. Congratulations - you look fantastic.

All the best for your healthier life.

Amy

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OMG you look AWESOME!!!! :drool: It is so nice to hear that you not only were able to lose the weight, but you have also been able to keep it off!

Thank you for sharing!

Thank you!

Striver - Thank you for your kind words.

Chickie,

12 months ago i went to an information night at sios in ashfield that was after reading one of your messages on this site and seeing your amazing results in your pics, your photo's remind me of myself and you gave me the inspiration and hope that i needed to go through with the band i am being banded on April 8th.

Just seeing your results and reading your advice gives everybody going through this journey encouragment and hope

Thankyou:drool:

Congrats on making the decision to be banded! April 8th is just around the corner!!

Happy Bandiversary!!!!

Chickie, you have always been, and continue to be a HUGE inspiration to all of us. Thank you for sharing your story, your insight and your photos.

Thanks Faith!

Woo woo! I love that dress, you look fab as usual!

Thank you! It's an Alannah Hill. I wub that outfit to bits.

Chickie you are such an inspiration - I first read your story in either the That's Life or Take 5 magazine.

I had been looking into the band for about 12 months befor reading about you, your story was what made me finally make the call to do something about my weight. I could almost swear that the photo of you before was my body....

Anyway, I wanted to say thankyou for sharing such a personal journey, and a successful one at that. Congratulations - you look fantastic.

All the best for your healthier life.

Amy

Thank you very much. It is a great comfort to me that some good came out of me doing that interview.

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Chickie, You look so great!! You really give me hope that I can lose the rest and keep it off. Donna

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You must be so happy with such amazing results and you look fantastic. Thanks for the reminder that I have to stay on track! :biggrin:

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chickie,

just found this thread (been a tad out of sorts lately...)

congrats on 3 years...

you look glamorous in that gold dress!!

beautiful!

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Congratulations Chickie :thumbup:

That is fantastic, your progress is fantastic and your photo is fantastic.

It must be great to be living, breathing proof that the band changes lives, for ever, for good.

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Chickie, you are and look amazing! Thank you for sharing your before & After photos and your story... and wow... you're just so inspirational. Congratulations!

I'm getting my band next Wed, March 12th and I just feel so blessed to have this chance to turn my life around. I love this site as it introduces me to people like yourself, who have used the band to help them make the biggest change in their lives.

Thank you, again.

Cheers. :thumbup:

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Amazing transformation! As I currently look like your BEFORE picture, I find great motivation in seeing what you were able to accomplish. If I can end up looking half as good as you do, I will have succeeded!

Thank you for sharing!

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Chickie - you look fantastic - where did you get you TT done? I'll be looking at that in 12 months or so.

At the Wesley in QLD. PM me if you want my Dr's name and number.

chickie,

just found this thread (been a tad out of sorts lately...)

congrats on 3 years...

you look glamorous in that gold dress!!

beautiful!

I think I can forgive you this once ((hugs)) Thanks babe!

Thanks Jack, Sades, DonHoll, Coo, Lattedah, & Angie4b1g! :)

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I agree with Jack - more photos!

When I first started reading LBT you were posting a lot, and you had great photos in your avatar. It was very inspiring for someone just thinking of the band. Then, there were fewer and fewer posts...

I am sure your new life is bustling and you have less time for LBT. However, I just wanted you to know that your posts DO matter and that you are an inspiration to many, many people (most of whom you will NEVER know about). Congrats on three successful years and here's hoping for many more.

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u looks so amazing ... u must amaze urself sometimes at looking in the mirror or seeing old pics at familys houses n thinking who is that peron..

congrats again

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I agree with Jack - more photos!

When I first started reading LBT you were posting a lot, and you had great photos in your avatar. It was very inspiring for someone just thinking of the band. Then, there were fewer and fewer posts...

I am sure your new life is bustling and you have less time for LBT. However, I just wanted you to know that your posts DO matter and that you are an inspiration to many, many people (most of whom you will NEVER know about). Congrats on three successful years and here's hoping for many more.

Life is life, and it has a tendency to march on without us if we don't keep up. Over Christmas/ New Year there was a lot happening, and I haven't had as much time for LBT and even my own Mummy Board (Coffee Talk Ladies) as I would have liked.

There are reasons behind the AV and pics coming down, but I think due to demand I might have to replace them.

Thanks for your kind words Foofy.

u looks so amazing ... u must amaze urself sometimes at looking in the mirror or seeing old pics at familys houses n thinking who is that peron..

congrats again

Thanks AussieChik (Love your username by the way... My first username here was Aussie Chick!)

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