2 years, 3 months out!

  It's hard to believe that two years ago I was over 300lbs. Yikes. Back then I never thought I'd get anywhere below 200lbs... nor could I have ever dreamed of a size 10, let alone a size 8. My back was in pain, I felt fatigued, I had sprained my ankle more than 7 times, I tried everything under the sun to lose weight and I had given up hope.
I read about the LapBand and did a lot of research... and still with almost no hope... decided to go for it. It has been the BEST choice I have ever made for my life. Then band has saved my life.

With a lot of patience, determination, support (especially from all of you), and love for myself... I am down 142lbs. I have set 2 new goals already. My first goal was 180. Then it was 174. Now it is 158. I am down from a size 24 to a size 8. It's a little fight every day, but not the kind it was back then. The band levels the playing field so I am fighting the same fight as the 'normal' people in a way... though still a little tougher some days. I love my band.

You look amazing. Thanks for the inspiration. Carol

Wow!   You just keep getting better and better!

How on earth did you keep your boobs and manage to lose the belly??

Tuna

 I can't exactly say the boobs are there so much, but there is something left there haha.... The belly has deflated a TON and I have done a lot of crunches to keep it tight... tighter.... lol 

Elena,

Awesome, just awesome......You have rocked your band, but you have also stayed commited and that is KEY......

Can't wait to see you when you come back.....Miss you and love to read all about your adventures.....

Love ya, Kel

Elena....just gorgeous as always!!

I am very proud of you and the huge success you have had....YOU ROCK!!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Hugs....connie d

AMAZING!

As always Elena you are my inspiration!!!!  All I can say is.......Wow!!!

 Many people seem to struggle at the two year point, You just seem to be hitting your stride.. We all are enjoying your success.