Holy crap!! A size 8?!?!?

I posted this on the lap band forum but wanted to share with my Louisiana peeps!.... Ok, I just about cried when I tried on and fit into 6 pair of size 8 pants & shorts today!! I had to try on several from different manufacturers just to be sure!! LOL!! My original goal was to be in a size 12 and now I'm a size 8!! Whoa!! Color me stoked! 

Hey Tricia! Long time no see (and I see there's less of you to see). Congrats on the Size 8--that's fantastic. BTW, you'll have to remove that picture of me from your pictures--cuz I don't look like that anymore!!! Whew, I was shocked when I saw that. Anyway, try to come to the next get-together, OK? Jen

Wow, you do look a lot different!! You look great!

Tricia, as a fellow Bayou Babe and Lap Bandster, I am so thrilled by your progress and the motivation that you provide. Your victories are our victories because you share your infectious excitement with us -- this means a lot. You absolutely ROCK! Frances

Thank you so much, Frances. I hope you're doing well.

WOW! Congratulations! We definitely need to see you at the next gathering!

Hi and thanks, Nowal! Sorry for never calling you back about the meeting in Mandeville. I'm not sure if I'll be able to make the Metairie one but I'll certainly try. I hope you're doing well.

Tricia,               I am new to OH and I live in Louisiana.  I am in the process of choosing between LapBand and RNY.  I have 160 to lose and was hesitant to get the band because I heard results were not that high and you don't lose as quickly.  But after seeing your pictures, I have to say I am considering the Band.  You are absolutely gorgeous.  You were pretty before but WOW .  Great Job.  If you could tell me how much you lost and how long it took I would appreciate it.  And what are your feelings on all the comments of having a foreign object in your body, did you have slippage, and does it hurt to get a fill.     Thanks and many blessings