MamaMichelle Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 I posted this on my myspace blog ( http://www.myspace.com/mamamichellelv ) but I thought I would share it here too so hopefully those yet to be banded or just recently banded can get a little inspiration from my progress. I am also posting 2 sample before and after pics but if you’d like to see all 6 and you aren’t a member of myspace you can check out my Album here on the boards: Visit My Forum Album (I think a moderator has to approve the pictures before they will show up in my album so if you can’t see them yet check back a little later in the day)! Jan 1st 2008 – Highest Weight/Start of Pre Op Diet Weight: 246 lbs Chest: 48" Waist: 46" Hips: 51" Arms: 16.5†and 16.5†Thighs: 30†and 31†Feb 28th 2008 – Date of Surgery Weight: 226 lbs Chest: 46.5" Waist: 43" Hips: 48.75" Arms: 16†and 16†Thighs: 29.25†and 30.25†March 28th 2008 – One Month Post Op Weight: 209 lbs Chest: 44.5" Waist: 37" Hips: 46.5" Arms: 15.75†and 15.75†Thighs: 28.5†and 29.5†RESULTS: Weight: -17lbs lost in 1 month post op (-38lbs lost since starting pre op) Chest: -2 inches lost in 1 month post op (-3.5 inches lost since starting pre op) Waist: -6 inches lost in 1 month post op (-9 inches lost since starting pre op) Hips: -2.25 inches lost in 1 month post op (-4.5 inches lost since starting pre op) Arms -.25 and -.25 inches lost in 1 month post op (-.75 and -.75 inches lost since starting pre op) Thighs: -.75 and -.75 inches lost in 1 month post op (-1.5 and -1.5 inches lost since starting pre op) For a total of 17lbs and 12.25 inches lost in 1 month post op and 38 lbs and 21.5 inches lost since starting pre op! BEFORE AND AFTER PICS - Taken Feb 28th and March 28th My first "Goal Dress" Size 12 - Hope to be in it by July 4th for my Husband's Birthday Dinner! This is what I wore while shopping after my surgery on 2/28 it looks a lot better on me as of 3/28. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat2nrml Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 I posted this on my myspace blog ( http://www.myspace.com/mamamichellelv ) but I thought I would share it here too so hopefully those yet to be banded or just recently banded can get a little inspiration from my progress. I am also posting 2 sample before and after pics but if you’d like to see all 6 and you aren’t a member of myspace you can check out my Album here on the boards: Visit My Forum Album (I think a moderator has to approve the pictures before they will show up in my album so if you can’t see them yet check back a little later in the day)!Jan 1st 2008 – Highest Weight/Start of Pre Op Diet Weight: 246 lbs Chest: 48" Waist: 46" Hips: 51" Arms: 16.5†and 16.5†Thighs: 30†and 31†Feb 28th 2008 – Date of Surgery Weight: 226 lbs Chest: 46.5" Waist: 43" Hips: 48.75" Arms: 16†and 16†Thighs: 29.25†and 30.25†March 28th 2008 – One Month Post Op Weight: 209 lbs Chest: 44.5" Waist: 37" Hips: 46.5" Arms: 15.75†and 15.75†Thighs: 28.5†and 29.5†RESULTS: Weight: -17lbs lost in 1 month post op (-38lbs lost since starting pre op) Chest: -2 inches lost in 1 month post op (-3.5 inches lost since starting pre op) Waist: -6 inches lost in 1 month post op (-9 inches lost since starting pre op) Hips: -2.25 inches lost in 1 month post op (-4.5 inches lost since starting pre op) Arms -.25 and -.25 inches lost in 1 month post op (-.75 and -.75 inches lost since starting pre op) Thighs: -.75 and -.75 inches lost in 1 month post op (-1.5 and -1.5 inches lost since starting pre op) For a total of 17lbs and 12.25 inches lost in 1 month post op and 38 lbs and 21.5 inches lost since starting pre op! BEFORE AND AFTER PICS - Taken Feb 28th and March 28th My first "Goal Dress" Size 12 - Hope to be in it by July 4th for my Husband's Birthday Dinner! This is what I wore while shopping after my surgery on 2/28 it looks a lot better on me as of 3/28. OMG MICHELLE!!! CONGRATS GIRL!!! LOOKING GOOD!!! =D> =D> =D> I WAS JUST BANDED ON THE 25TH BY DR. ORTIZ AND AM FEELING PRETTY GOOD. HAVE'NT BEEN ON THE FORUM SINCE MONDAY. YOU KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND ALSO KEEP US UPDATED!! DARLENE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mona-camille Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 I posted this on my myspace blog ( http://www.myspace.com/mamamichellelv ) but I thought I would share it here too so hopefully those yet to be banded or just recently banded can get a little inspiration from my progress. I am also posting 2 sample before and after pics but if you’d like to see all 6 and you aren’t a member of myspace you can check out my Album here on the boards: Visit My Forum Album (I think a moderator has to approve the pictures before they will show up in my album so if you can’t see them yet check back a little later in the day)!Jan 1st 2008 – Highest Weight/Start of Pre Op Diet Weight: 246 lbs Chest: 48" Waist: 46" Hips: 51" Arms: 16.5†and 16.5†Thighs: 30†and 31†Feb 28th 2008 – Date of Surgery Weight: 226 lbs Chest: 46.5" Waist: 43" Hips: 48.75" Arms: 16†and 16†Thighs: 29.25†and 30.25†March 28th 2008 – One Month Post Op Weight: 209 lbs Chest: 44.5" Waist: 37" Hips: 46.5" Arms: 15.75†and 15.75†Thighs: 28.5†and 29.5†RESULTS: Weight: -17lbs lost in 1 month post op (-38lbs lost since starting pre op) Chest: -2 inches lost in 1 month post op (-3.5 inches lost since starting pre op) Waist: -6 inches lost in 1 month post op (-9 inches lost since starting pre op) Hips: -2.25 inches lost in 1 month post op (-4.5 inches lost since starting pre op) Arms -.25 and -.25 inches lost in 1 month post op (-.75 and -.75 inches lost since starting pre op) Thighs: -.75 and -.75 inches lost in 1 month post op (-1.5 and -1.5 inches lost since starting pre op) For a total of 17lbs and 12.25 inches lost in 1 month post op and 38 lbs and 21.5 inches lost since starting pre op! BEFORE AND AFTER PICS - Taken Feb 28th and March 28th My first "Goal Dress" Size 12 - Hope to be in it by July 4th for my Husband's Birthday Dinner! This is what I wore while shopping after my surgery on 2/28 it looks a lot better on me as of 3/28. Oh wow! You can really see the difference!! GOOD FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scared Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 > > > I'm so happy for u... u can definately see a difference... your going to make it into that dress... i know it.. your are definately an inspiration... keep us all posted... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Bee Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Wow.. you are looking so good! What an inspiration to the rest of us. Keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynna Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Way to go!!!!!! =D> I am going in next Monday for Surgery 4/7...thanks for the inspiration! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Redhead Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Thanks for sharing your results Michelle. You look fantastic! You are a real inspiration. Looking forward to watching your progress in the future. Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnee01 Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 =D> =D> =D> Congratulations!! Audrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittycat Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Wow, you can certainly see the difference!! Congratulations! I have my first consult on April 23/08 for the Lap Band surgery and all of the stories on this forum are so inspirational..and seeing your before an after pictures is proof that it can be done! Best of luck in your journey! Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaMichelle Posted March 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Wow guys!!! Thanks so much for the sweet words- I still have a long way to go but I wanted to make sure I had a map of where I had been so that's why I decided to take pictures every month, I actually took a set of pics in a bikini and while that's where you can really see a difference I don't think anyone wants to see me in that, lol maybe when I am into the 150's... For some reason the pics in the My Album section are still hidden, so here are the other 4 pics: Back view of my "Goal Dress" couldn't even zip it an inch on 2/28 and then halfway zipped on 3/28. Side view, YUCK! You can see I still have a long way to go! Another side view, my stomach has gone down alot... it even looks like I've had a breast lift, lol. Face Shot, sorry that I'm not wearing any make up and you can see my bra, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetdeck Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Amazing...you are really sticking to it during post op aka bandster hell. WAY TO GO!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2fat4me Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 I am going to be banded by Dr. Ortiz on April 7 also. We have got to meet. > My husband and I are going down a day early to play. Look us up. Darryl and REnee James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAMMIE Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 WOW, THAT'S AWESOME!!! =D> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparetire Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Wow guys!!! Thanks so much for the sweet words- I still have a long way to go but I wanted to make sure I had a map of where I had been so that's why I decided to take pictures every month, I actually took a set of pics in a bikini and while that's where you can really see a difference I don't think anyone wants to see me in that, lol maybe when I am into the 150's... Awesome Michelle! =D> you are looking fab already! I haven't been taking photos (I did just before surgery but none ince except last week I wanted one just of my face) Every one says they can see loss in my face, but that is it. I didn't lose that much pre-op as it was just shy of 2 weeks, but so far 24.8lbs...5 weeks... I am so glad you are sharing your photos and you know, even here the bikini would be fine... we are all in the same boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Par Girl Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 I posted this on my myspace blog ( http://www.myspace.com/mamamichellelv ) but I thought I would share it here too so hopefully those yet to be banded or just recently banded can get a little inspiration from my progress. I am also posting 2 sample before and after pics but if you’d like to see all 6 and you aren’t a member of myspace you can check out my Album here on the boards: Visit My Forum Album (I think a moderator has to approve the pictures before they will show up in my album so if you can’t see them yet check back a little later in the day)!Jan 1st 2008 – Highest Weight/Start of Pre Op Diet Weight: 246 lbs Chest: 48" Waist: 46" Hips: 51" Arms: 16.5†and 16.5†Thighs: 30†and 31†Feb 28th 2008 – Date of Surgery Weight: 226 lbs Chest: 46.5" Waist: 43" Hips: 48.75" Arms: 16†and 16†Thighs: 29.25†and 30.25†March 28th 2008 – One Month Post Op Weight: 209 lbs Chest: 44.5" Waist: 37" Hips: 46.5" Arms: 15.75†and 15.75†Thighs: 28.5†and 29.5†RESULTS: Weight: -17lbs lost in 1 month post op (-38lbs lost since starting pre op) Chest: -2 inches lost in 1 month post op (-3.5 inches lost since starting pre op) Waist: -6 inches lost in 1 month post op (-9 inches lost since starting pre op) Hips: -2.25 inches lost in 1 month post op (-4.5 inches lost since starting pre op) Arms -.25 and -.25 inches lost in 1 month post op (-.75 and -.75 inches lost since starting pre op) Thighs: -.75 and -.75 inches lost in 1 month post op (-1.5 and -1.5 inches lost since starting pre op) For a total of 17lbs and 12.25 inches lost in 1 month post op and 38 lbs and 21.5 inches lost since starting pre op! BEFORE AND AFTER PICS - Taken Feb 28th and March 28th My first "Goal Dress" Size 12 - Hope to be in it by July 4th for my Husband's Birthday Dinner! This is what I wore while shopping after my surgery on 2/28 it looks a lot better on me as of 3/28. WOW..you go girl! I am off in the a.m. for the band! Not really too scared since I've picked, prodded and pestered everyone on the forum! I am amazed at your success and hopeful to follow suit, you are a real inspiration to us all! Mini "Lapbandee" Pargirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazn Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Wow! Way to go! I also took a pre op pic but it was in my bra and undies! Can't post that - I wish I would have though to take a pic in a dress or something like you did! Way to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim2BSlim Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 You look AMAZING!! I hope I follow in your footsteps. Way to go! Oh and I can REALLY tell in the shirt/shorts pic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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