Traci Posted August 17, 2011 Report Posted August 17, 2011 I had my lap-band August 8th of 2010 . I just had my last fill August 9th of 2011 ..I have lost 125lbs . Reaching and passing my goal weight .. When I went to Mexico for my lap-band I was a 4x top and let just say I had out grown Layne Bryant Jeans and moved up to Catherine size Jeans .. I am now a Large woman shirt size . And a size 16 jeans . I went back to Mexico for all my fills My starting weight was 310 I am 6ft tall ..my Goal weight was 200 but I am now at 185 and comfortable at this weight . At first the weight did not come flying off me as I thought it would . Then when I came to the conclusion that a lap band was not a free ride but a tool like Dr Ortiz had explained to me and Dr So did as well during my fill visits ..I started working out . Totally changed the type of foods I ate and in doing so My weight started to come off fast . I actually reached my goal weight within ten months . I am no longer Type 2 Diabetic and was able to come off my high blood pressure medication . Dr So encouraged me to blog about my Journey . To help others who might be stuck on a plateau, or losing there hair , or barfing all of which I experienced and dealt with it . A year that is all it took ...Seems like forever at first ..but it is not .. A lap band is not a free ride ........But a tool that has given me back a beautiful gift . 3
Dolittle Posted August 17, 2011 Report Posted August 17, 2011 I had my lap-band August 8th of 2010 . I just had my last fill August 9th of 2011 ..I have lost 125lbs . Reaching and passing my goal weight .. When I went to Mexico for my lap-band I was a 4x top and let just say I had out grown Layne Bryant Jeans and moved up to Catherine size Jeans .. I am now a Large woman shirt size . And a size 16 jeans . I went back to Mexico for all my fills My starting weight was 310 I am 6ft tall ..my Goal weight was 200 but I am now at 185 and comfortable at this weight . At first the weight did not come flying off me as I thought it would . Then when I came to the conclusion that a lap band was not a free ride but a tool like Dr Ortiz had explained to me and Dr So did as well during my fill visits ..I started working out . Totally changed the type of foods I ate and in doing so My weight started to come off fast . I actually reached my goal weight within ten months . I am no longer Type 2 Diabetic and was able to come off my high blood pressure medication . Dr So encouraged me to blog about my Journey . To help others who might be stuck on a plateau, or losing there hair , or barfing all of which I experienced and dealt with it . A year that is all it took ...Seems like forever at first ..but it is not .. A lap band is not a free ride ........But a tool that has given me back a beautiful gift . WOW! Great Post!! Congrats on your weight loss. Do you have any "before" and "after" pictures?
Buffalot Posted August 18, 2011 Report Posted August 18, 2011 Congratulations on a job well done! Wonderful to hear your story! You must be on top of the world knowing that you are no longer diabetic and that your blood pressure has come right down. FABULOUS!
Traci Posted August 18, 2011 Author Report Posted August 18, 2011 WOW! Great Post!! Congrats on your weight loss. Do you have any "before" and "after" pictures? Yes I just uploaded them today
Kristi Posted August 24, 2011 Report Posted August 24, 2011 Traci, Congrats on your accomplishment! You have done an amazing job and cannot wait to see the before and after pics. Keep us updated. Kristi PS, just went back to look at your pics, Wow, can I say Wow again! You look great!
Traci Posted August 25, 2011 Author Report Posted August 25, 2011 Thank you Kristi ! You look great too .. I never dreamed I could weigh this much ever .......
Kristi Posted August 26, 2011 Report Posted August 26, 2011 Thank you too. I know what you mean about never dreaming the current weight. I feel very blessed and so fortunate for my Doc that banded me and the personal trainer that made me work harder than I ever had at the gym before. 1
Traci Posted August 27, 2011 Author Report Posted August 27, 2011 I never thought I would love to work out again and actually get all sweaty .......lol
RevyD Posted September 1, 2011 Report Posted September 1, 2011 Way to go Traci. You have done an amazing job and look fantastic 2
Traci Posted September 1, 2011 Author Report Posted September 1, 2011 Thank you Revy, What an amazing transformation you have made as well ....
rodvic1974 Posted November 22, 2011 Report Posted November 22, 2011 The result is great! I get excieted myself when I see those pictures above. Is it easy to keep the weight? Or you have to keep excercising and stay on a regular diet?
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