so glad i have a thermo ....

[teagg]

Good golly miss Molly
That's a fantastic pre/post set of photos.
You have a really shapely figure that looks fantastic. Brilliant.
You look really good. Keep at it!

I'm having a real challenge and would love the remote control for that switch off button you found ;-)

Self discipline (at least for this!) is a real challenge sometimes!

Onwards and upwards for the weightloss figures please!
;-)
Well done!
Gillian x

[Bootobethin]

WOW PaP! What a fantastic achievement!
You are so courageous to take on the task of changing your life.
I really admire what you have achieved and hope you are able to make it a lifelong change.
There are lots of yummy and healthy recipes on this forum and many tweaks to lower calorie counts.
Keep it up!!
 

[snappy]

Pap you look amazing!  Gorgeous hourglass figure going on there!  You must be so proud of yourself - losing weight requires so much commitment and perseverance so you have done so well!

[chrissa]

You look fantastic.

It must have been such an effort but well worthwhile. 

The smile in the after pic is so genuine.  Be proud girl.

[Katiej]

An amazing achievement 
Thanks for sharing the photos too!

[Amy :-)]

Huge congratulations from me Sammi, you've done so well

And like the other ladies said, you have a lovely figure

[Halex]

Well done,  hard sork loosing weight.

[Mama Fergie]

Well done you look amazing 

[phatassphairy]

  ... thanks guys, your comments make me feel all humbled ..... i am not even 1/2 way to my goal weight loss yet ... i just can't even imagine what my next set of pics will look like. And even the fact that i have stuck pics up ... is a milestone within itself

this has really been the easiest method i have ever done in my life ...... being banded certainly pulls you into line when you forget to stick to the guidelines and rules, which is why i opted for this. i wanted the physical discipline that goes with it ... it is not a cure to obesity but it certainly is the best tool i have found and i have been on every diet out there. Nothing is long term and i dont have the guilt associated with eating all types of food. i can eat anything i want, it is about portion control and where the band sits is right on the nerve endings that send the signal to the brain to say that you feel full. so you have a couple of bites ... and seriously you feel like you have eaten xmas lunch every meal. It is amazingly surreal that i can eat about a coffee cup of food, and sometimes not even finish that amount and i am full 100% satisfied full. it has nothing to do with "the band wont allow you eat more" (which in part is true..) but it is the mind game that has me winning.. i really have no desire to eat because i feel full all the time and for hours after i eaten ... Also given the new found energy and some of the quirkiest things i am discovering .....like my shoes are now all to big ... and i complain now about needing new clothes ---but not because they are too tight, the shower rose feels different even, when the water is running over my back. My smiles are genuine, my hubby says i am glowing and it is wafting through the energy in the house. He is loving the effect of a happy wife a happy life!!!!

the only regret i have is waiting as long as i did to have this procedure done and so much time and energy in my life, wasted because i was not feeling good about how i looked and the hours spent dreading shopping for clothes because nothing would fit me.. i think though i can say that old me is gone for good ... and this time really know that is the last time i will ever weigh a certain amount and honestly feel it in my heart.

[judydawn]

You are doing well Pap, love your new waist   I wouldn't buy too many new clothes, before long they won't fit you anyway.  Maybe op shopping might be the way to go until you reach your goal weight.  Keep it up, the band is obviously working for you which is not always the case as I have a friend who tried it - don't know what went wrong there 

[EmeraldSue]

Well done! Maybe by Christmas you will have a name change 
Glad to hear that everything is going so well for you Nd that you are feeling so good.

[Moptop]

HUGE congratulations to you. That is an amazing achievement that you have every right to be proud of. You are so inspirational.  The difference 20kg makes!!! Top marks to you. 

Moptop

[Emme]

You are doing so well, congratulations and thank you for the photos. You look wonderful.  Well done
Marie

[obbie]

OMG you look so wonderful, Brilliant.

 I need some of your motivation to loose 10 kilos.

 Hugs from Me

[Kimmyh]

Wow you look great keep up the good work and thank you for sharing your journey with us. Very inspiring.