I’ve decided to post a before and after shot of me to show you the difference in my face from pre-banding to now. The pre-shot was taken on the morning of my surgery day…driving to get banded! The current shot was taken a few days ago. I can definitely notice a difference in my chin. Click on the shots to see them in full size!
Pre Banding
Post Banding (down 25 lbs)
Wow, congrats on the weight loss! I see a huge difference! You must be under 200 now!
Congrats!
totally noticable change, you look awsome!!!
congrats! I can definitely notice the difference
You are my inspiration!!
Way to go, Lisa.
I found your blog after searching tags related to surgical weight loss. I had a Roux-en-Y six years ago this month, and lost over 200 pounds. What a difference. I’m going to follow your blog because I have a friend who is considering the band. My procedure was much more intrusive and is irreversible, but times were different back then and I needed something very drastic.
Keep at it, and I wish you much success!
Brian
How long ago did you get banded? Could you tell me more about it? What was the experience like for you? Thanks for any details you can share!
Over 20,000 hits! Your blog is an official hit!
LOOK AT YOU!!!! You are looking fabulous I must say! I’m so thrilled for you…Congratulations!
I’m curious ~ what would you say has been the mental or emotional (self-esteem) benefit thus far? Are there any ’surprise’ benefits you’ve not anticipated but are experiencing and if so, can you share?
YAY LISE!!!!!
Congratulations! I can definitely notice a difference, losing weight is always a great feeling. Keep up the good work. :]
W00t!!!!!!
Quizzical, Lisa, Tara, Amy, samtronz, Giveyouthemoon: Thank you all soooo very much! Your kind words have made my day!
Tysdaddy: So glad you found my blog and thank you! 200 lbs – that is AMAZING! Seriously! Please do send your friend on over!
Kellymurphy00: I was banded on March 4th so almost 2 months ago. Can I tell you more about it…read my blog from the beginning to now – it’s a long story – but it will tell you EVERYTHING about the experience.
Danibryt: ha! so silly – a hit thanks to all of you!
Meredith: thank you, M! mental/emotional benefit – feeling like I have a real solution to a healthy future. Surprise benefits? Not really…I mean, I’m full quickly but I kind of expected that to happen with the band – I just didn’t know how fantastic it would be!
Big difference, Lise. You’re looking great!
Thanks, BigSean! Only 62 more lbs to go!
Lise – I’ve been reading your blog and thoroughly enjoying it. Congrats on the weight loss, and you REALLY can see the difference in those photos! That’s great! Good for you!
FatGirl: Well thank you!!! You just put a huge smile on my face!!!
lise,
I was hoping you could help me with something. I got the band on June 17th. I am a week into it and have nausea and hunger. Did you have that problem? How was for you for the first 15 days of liquids? How did you cope with it? I am so bored with the protein drinks and soups. I think I will never eat soup again after this. I have lost 10 lbs. already and that is great but I need to know how to get through the next eight days. Any suggestions?
i have always been very good with following the “rules” i basically did tomato soup for the first 3 weeks…and slimfast shakes! not much fun – but it’s only 3 weeks. then i did a lot of tuna. you can do it!