3-year bandiversary - down 150lbs!

It's hard to believe three years have passed since I got my band. Back then I never dreamed of losing even 100lbs, let alone 150lbs!


I could make this post drag on but I guess I'll just say a few things. My life has changed in all the wonderful ways that I dreamed it would: I feel healthy, I have energy, I am more outgoing, I have more opportunities in all aspects of my life and I can breathe better. My life has been 100 percent upgraded.

It took COURAGE and a little HOPE to start this journey and DETERMINATION and a lot of PATIENCE to continue this journey. It's a lifelong journey but I'm willing to fight for my health!

I never forget I'm a fat girl... and I never wish to. I know where I came from and I'm tough as nails because of it. I'm dedicated to myself and my future and that's why I fight against obesity every day.

Thank you all for supporting me in this great journey. I couldn't have done it without my friends, near and far. I've had SO MANY ups and downs, but I came out on top and I couldn't be happier!

I posted a surgiversary video on my YouTube blog, for those who want to hear more: www.youtube.com/bandstergal

Here, for the millionth time, are some BEFORE photos (at 304.5lbs):



Me now (today I wore shorts to celebrate my success... I didn't wear shorts for over 10 years):




I can wear leggings!



And finally...... I realized today that I can fit in my suitcase.. LOL

Smokin' hot legs!!! 

You look AWESOME!!! I will never ever be able to wear shorts like that.  Just a fact of life.  LOL

You should be so proud of your accomplishments!

 I am wearing nylons in that photo... they hold the skin well enough to not scare the general public! LOL :) Hehe :) 

Elena,

You look totally amazing !!! I love the pics especially the one in the suitcase that is just to cute lol.

Maybe one of these days I can do the same thing and then I can say  I got this idea from Elena lol.

You are both breathtaking and inspiring!

Elena, you are a great role model and deserve every happiness that comes your way.  It has been a pleasure to share this journey with you. 

Wow, crazy that three years have gone by so fast seems like yesterday.........you have done so well, awesome job!!

Michele

You Look amazing. I love to look at you pics you inspire me to keep it together.

OMG!  I love the picture in the suitcase!  You crack me up!  I was just looking at our picutre when we met in MN!  I can't believe how much you've lost since then! 

Happy surgiversary!
Lisa O.

Let me tell you girl, you look crazy amazing. My surgery is on the 26th of May and you just really inspired me all the more. You look so happy thats where I wanna be and I look forward to it. I would love fit inside a suitcase lol thats hilarious. Thank you very much for posting that really really.