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After almost 2 weeks the swelling finally stopped! My blood tests came back normal and I'm just guessing my body was just adjusting to being able to take on more fluids and food?? =)

Well, I got down to 124 a while ago and stayed there for a very long time. Everyone was telling me that I was toooo skinny! I felt pretty good and I felt my best. 2 Mondays ago I went to my lap band doctor to get my band losened. I weighed in at 127 with all my clothes on and a belt. I was so proud of my success and so was my doctor!! YAY! I had 1 and 3/4cc taken out of my band and headed out for a celebatory dinner with my husband. I had a cup of chili and a small side salad, it was SO good! =)

The next day I started to swell up  and gained 12 lbs in LITERALLY 4 days and did so for the next week and a half. It was actually pretty scary for me. The swelling finally started to all but stop on Saturday. I went to the doctor and he thinks the best explanation is that because I was not able to drink or hold dow much food for so long that my body just retained water because I was finally able to drink a whold lot more.

I got up to 139 but now I'm back down to 130 and I have my "monthly". I'm hoping to get back to the 120s as soon as my period is over and bet back to walking and working out!!  I was walking and working out a lot the last few weeks but took a small break to see if that helped with the swelling. I'll get back to the gym tomorrow. =)

Here is a picture of me at 124 that was taken July 31st at our family reunion.



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A couple of weeks ago I got down to 137 and have been maintaining that weight since. I'd love to lose 7-10 more pounds but feel great at 137!! =)

This is strange, it seems like I'm missing some posts???

Anyway, as of a few days of go I am 139 and my BMI is 21.8!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just keep melting away!! I LOVE it!!











 

It has been 2 years and 6 months since I have had my lap band. It is still the best decision I have ever made for myself.  At my heaviest I was 261 and today I am 145 and my BMI is now 22.7 after being 40.9! I feel SO good and my life is completely changed because of this.

I'm hoping to get into the 130s and as of right now I totally see that as VERY possible!! My original goal was to be 159 and I have passed that and I just want to keep going. I have so much more energy than I ever had and I feel a lot more confident and able to do things that in the past I wouldn't just because I was so embarrassed about myself.

I went from wearing a size 22/24 XXL to 8/10 in womens and 9/11 juniors and small/medium in shirts but mostly smalls (I even have some XS!!).  Even my shoe size is smaller, I went from a 10 to 8 1/2 - 9!!

Here was me then and here I am now!! I feel amazing!

YAY!!! So happy, I'm 146 and my BMI is 22.9! I've lost 115 lbs and I just can't believe it!!! Getting the lap band was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I am so thankful that I have a husband who has been so good to me and supportive. With out him,none of this would even be possible. I love my sweetie.

I can't believe this is actually happening, I can't believe that I am about to type 149!!! Yesterday I weighed in at 149.8!!! Are you kidding me, is this real??? WOW, I am 149!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! =)  Just a little bit happy right now. =)

Today I weighed in at 153!!!  BMI = 24.0

I weighed in at 156 a couple of days ago. =) My BMI is 24.4!!

Two days ago I weighed in at 157! I'm soooooooooo excited, I am no longer overweight! =)