Photo Reflection: 1.5 years in MAINTENANCE - LAPBAND

[SaucyAgain]

Hey Ms Thang, can you send me an address for you? Have something for you.

Hugs

Liz

[riveralozano69]

you look beautifullll♥..xo



[mmeischa1]

Loved it..you absolutely Rock! Always leave me inspired

[belindaball1]

hey wendy, fantastic video...watching your transformation helps me wwhen i think about am i makeing the right choice, can i do this,im sure its normal to worry but you give me inspiration and remind of why i need to do this surgery not want to do it...i have several medical issues from a kidney condition to asthma, you look fab and i want to look good to but for me it is all about the health not my ego..lol and watching you reminds of that very fact, ty ,god bless you and good luck on marathon

[JennGCbanded]

Love it love it love You!

[zenmaiden1]

Thanks for sharing this Wendy!.. very moving! Thank you for the inspiration!.. You look amazing !! Congrats on your continued hard work!. I only hope to be as dedicated down the road..

I'm on week 9 post op so got a long way to go..

[ilovemadison18]

Whooops I mean I am in my weight range but I want to be at 120... Ect.

[ilovemadison18]

Ohhh-O MY GOSH AMAZING IF YOU DID IT I CAN TO I WEIGH 136 am i 5"6 and I ian in mybweight range butbi want to be at 120 and I have a child so I have small wrinkles in the middle of my tummy from stretch marks and u wanted to know how do I tighten that skin ??? You look great BTW 

[PunkieLynn]

I am sure you have heard this before... but when I look at your "after" photos you look like one of those ppl that have been thin all of your life. Thanks for sharing.

[thinfulliving]

Awesome!!! You are one of the main reasons I chose this path as the right one for me. I watch your journey and think yes I can do this. Thanks a million times over. 1 week post-op today, wot wot.

[britsband]

Damn girl! I bawled the whole video... you have come soo far sweetie! All my love to you. You inspire!

[BroknBeautifully]

Oops lol that was supposed to say "you are such an inspiration". Damn auto correct lol

[BroknBeautifully]

You, my friend, are usually an inspiration!!! Thank you for all of your video's and all the great motivation. I am in the process of getting approved for the lap band, through my PPO insurance, seems like its taking eternity. Watching your video's is keeping me motivated, and oh so excited. I have to admit, I even become quite emotional along with you at times.

Your AMAZING!!! Keep it up, and thank you!!!

[nicenurse77]

You have always been a huge inspiration to me Wendy. Thank you for taking the time to do this even 3 years on. Love to you from Perth Australia xxx

[LappedUpLissy]

I got my approval about 12 hrs ago! What an inspirational bad ass video to find tonight! I'm ready. My first vid tomorrow, surgery next Thursday and work: EVERY DAMN DAY! Thx for the good mojo!

[mrstlovely]

beautiful Wendy..im absolutely happy for you..you were a beautiful bride

[InkedPinup1]

Thia is truly proof that wls works when you follow the rules. When are we gonna see the Wendy swimsuit calendar?

[Over40FitandFabulous]

Well I work my legs to the point of 200 lb dead lifts and 180 lbs squats and 500+ leg presses but my knees are so damn fat - I won't wear short shorts or a shorter dress until I get lipo on my knees. I will YT my knees before surgery. Luckily I've learned how to pose them when I compete but trust me they are UGLY!

[SaucyAgain]

Our computer is still down. Think I can use my iPhone to post video, that's how I watch YouTube is on my phone. Hugs Liz

[gastricRose]

TWO words!!>>>Motivation & Inspiration....so proud keep rocken your journey my friend..this is what your life was meant to be happy and healthy...love and big hugs..love rosemary

[curlideva]

You look absolutely fabulous!!!

[losingitwithrebecca]

GAVE ME CHILLS~!

[chennes83]

You are sooo AMAZING Wendy!!!! what a awesome video! thanks for sharing!!! IM so looking forward to meeting you at the meet and greet!!

[leannjax]

Wendy when I'm feeling down I watch one of your videos and it cheers me right back up ...refocuses me on my journey and I get right back down to business again!

[faithkp]

LOVE IT -3

[usalbgirl]

You look AWESOME!!! Such a beautiful bride and wonderful person. Love the video and the song!!! You have motivated me once again to get off this couch and get on my treadmill right now. Thanks!!!

[allsunnydays]

This very motivating for me and inspirational. Thanks for posting it.

[Banded4Me]

i love this video. its such an inspiration. i am just starting out and i hope i do as well as u r. your body is amazing and i give u lots of props for all your hard work. keep going.

[newslimme]

Love watching your videos. You are such an inspiration and thank you for continuing the encourage on this journey. I love the picture of you in the same outfit before and after. I hope I still have my first photo outfit.

[Honeybabymarie]

You should do a husband tag! Has this journey change your relationship?

[Honeybabymarie]

@Honeybabymarie also at 4:41 you look so great did you have a tummy tuck?

[MsLullysWorld]

No thank you for being so real. We can see your journey as it really was, ups and downs. And ur a big inspiration to many, including me. U have inspired me to want to take action on my dream to become a runner. Tk u for all ur effort.

Congratulations!!

I was sweat and tears, but lots of victories!

Love,

Lucia

[HealthSeekerNot2Late]

Great video of your journey. What an amazing transformation through a lot of hard work. You're doing it!!

[poohtimmy1]

omg i cried all the way thru this video its amazing! Beautiful transformation, n as you put it, its not easy but here you are today!!! Blessings to you !

[BanditStephanie]

Right on!

[bandedwendy]

@BanditStephanie right on! Thanks!

[SaucyAgain]

I teared up!!! I am new to YouTube and have watched all your videos and am so inspired!!! Thank you for sharing your journey. Sending hugs from Maryland. Liz

[bandedwendy]

@SaucyAgain Hello Liz - Welcome to YT. I too teared up the first time i watched this one. It has been a journey of depth and growth for me while losing the weight and changing the way i operate in my daily life. It is not easy, never is but it is so freaking rewarding and worth every ounce of hardwork. Thanks for watching and sharing my journey. I appreciate the support. I will check out your channel today. Hugs from LA!

[trish1186]

YOU and YOUR HARDWORK is what made me believe I could do this too! :) THANK YOU

[bandedwendy]

@trish1186 Thank you! Yes, the hardwork and my MIND have paid off. So cool that my story impacted you so greatly that you became a believer - thanks for sharing that with me! I am going to check out your channel today.  I appreciate your support. Onward!

[Over40FitandFabulous]

Love your pics - LOVE your wedding dress and your thin toned LEGS!!!  I am so getting lipo on my knees!

[bandedwendy]

@Over40FitandFabulous THANKS! The beauty of WLS and getting to goal. . .I could have had any dress i wanted. Started with 30 before i selected the ONE. lol. I have worked since week 15 on my legs, so I appreciate the comment. I work them every damn day and it shows, YAY me!

[True620]

Thank you for another inspirational video!

Be blessed,

Susan

[bandedwendy]

@True620 Susan - you are welcome. Thank you for sharing my journey with me and taking time to comment and share with me that my video supports your journey. THANK YOU!

[TheSlimminSam]

You. Inspire. Me. done!

[bandedwendy]

@TheSlimminSam THANK YOU! i smiled and my heart felt warm when i read your comment.

[AwesomeForever]

Loved the selections of the side by side photos...which show how you dressed then and now. I know this will help a lot of women who go around in old men t-shirts now and with success through weight loss will be wearing stylish clothes. I loved Ts then but now wear more fashion. Linda

[bandedwendy]

@AwesomeForever Thank you! I was for sure that girl wearing those old man shirts or anything else to "hide" the fat. Boy, who was I kidding?  Thanks for continuing to support my journey, you have been here for a long time with me. Take care.

[1955BLB]

awesome, I am down 100, moving on with renewed determination due in part to you.

[bandedwendy]

@1955BLB Congrats on you 100 lbs down success - that is AWESOME! I have found that we must renew that determination on a daily basis. Comments like yours help me stay renewed. Nice to read that I have given you some support on renewal too. Go get yours! THANK YOU!

[NYCCHOCOLATE7777]

Banded Wendy, You have rocked this LapBand like no other-You have transformed your body, mind, and health. You are an lnspiration to me and countless others. Thank you once again for showing us all lT IS POSSIBLE, lF YOU WORK THE RULES and DO THE WORK

[bandedwendy]

@NYCCHOCOLATE7777 That is such a sweet and touching comment. THANK YOU! I now know that we can ALL achieve anything we work hard for and stay focused towards. Thank you for sharing my journey and supporting me. The best just keeps playing on. Best to you!

[candj1977]

GREAT REFLECTION WENDY!! LOVED IT!

[bandedwendy]

@candj1977 Thank you!  I appreciate your support and kind words. Onward!

[Christinacal85]

You are a inspiration, thank you so much for sharing your life with us. I am in the approval process with my doctor. My insurance denied, we filed an appeal so I am anxiously waiting for my insurance decision.

[bandedwendy]

@Christinacal85 Best of luck with the appeal process. I have known many who have appealed more than once. I am a cash pay patient and I would do it all over again. Getting control over my weight, gaining freedom and LIVING my life is worth the cash pay. Thanks for watching and sharing my journey. Take care.

[nurseynurse29]

Wow!!! Incredible!! You rock!!!

[bandedwendy]

@nurseynurse29 thanks! I appreciate your support and kind words.

[mypombella]

GIRL, THIS WAS ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! I ADDED THIS TO MY FAVORITES!

[bandedwendy]

@mypombella big SMILE on my face reading your comment. Thank you! It has been a fantastic journey with all of the ups and down. THanks for sharing it with me. Take care.

[6yakira]

That video show your progress and how far you have come.you look fab.someday I hope to show my video to inspire and motivate other.you are so inspiring.keep up the good work.

[bandedwendy]

@6yakira Thank you! I appreciate your support and kind words. I will check out your channel and now and watch for your video. You can do it!

[bandedwendy]

@BloomingSue You are SWEET! Thank you! I try to do my best.

[Babs388]

That was great!! now I'm going to go get on my treadmill!!

[bandedwendy]

@Babs388 thanks! You getting on the treadmill is even more GREAT! Rock it out!

[ReillyAJ]

wow

[bandedwendy]

@ReillyAJ always love your 1 word comments. thank you!

[ReillyAJ]

@bandedwendy lol i figured it summed it up!

[skymoon1982]

Most amazing video but I bet you already knew that. You have worked sweat, tears, and blood to get where your at. You have proved yourself in everyway. Im so proud of u.

[bandedwendy]

@skymoon1982 Thanks Melanie! I cried the 1st time through watching this one. I can remember how I felt making those 2 vids and also most of the moments captured in pix. The work is never easy, sometimes fun but most of all so freaking rewarding when we see it through to completion. As you know this maintenance game is NO JOKE and I just keep doing my best to see it through, tough! Thank you! I feel as I have proved to myself that I can do this, I can. You being proud = SMILE

[harrydracogirl1989]

you are an AMAZING person. i always feel uplifted and like i CAN achieve my goals after watching your vids. you truly have a gift for inspiration! :D

[bandedwendy]

@harrydracogirl1989 Glad to see you back. I need to jump over to your channel (this week!) and see what is up with you. I read your messages and past comments. Hope all is moving in the right direction for you. Thank you for the support and kind words. We are in this together girl, we are! Onward!

[ckrtom2]

Awesomeness! I know many great things are to come...

[bandedwendy]

@ckrtom2 Thank you! I am open and welcome all new great things to come.

[thenewme20111]

Love this song too! What a ride, have watched ALL the way through, thank you for the INSPIRATION!!

[bandedwendy]

@thenewme20111 i love it too! it was the song of my TRI training this past summer. Thanks for watching ALL the way through with me. I appreciate your support. Thank you!

[GhrelinBgone]

SO fun looking back! Been a great ride!

[bandedwendy]

@GhrelinBgone yes it is. I cried while I watched it all the way through the first time. to look back and recall each of those moments is deep. Thanks! The ride continues. . .