Per Your Request...

I've had many MySpace/Facebook friends and followers ask if I was going to post before and after photos. I should have already shared the before photos but just took the time to do it today. It actually was hard finding before photos, because I've opted out of photos for as long as I can remember. I think the last one I took willingly is from my wedding in 2003! That explains the look on my face in the photos I've shared - all of the photos I was able to locate - from before the surgery. They all were taken without notice. I guess my family figured that was the only way they'd get a picture of me! I promise to post "after" photos soon. I need to get the Nikon out tonight and take a few shots to see what 16 pounds less looks like. I'll try and post those tonight.

Tomorrow morning I'm working out with two friends from work who also had the lapband. One has lost probably 100 pounds since September and the other has lost almost as much in a year. They've been working out religiously for a few months, even on Saturdays. I know the calorie burning is as important as the reduced portion sizes, healthy food choices and lots of water. So, I'm going to workout in the morning, get myself on a workout schedule, continue with portion/calorie control, drink more water and hopefully be posting more "after" pictures really soon.


Starting Weight: 252 lbs
Pre-Op Weight: 250 lbs
Today's Weight: 236 lbs
Total Loss: 16 lbs