My weight at my doctor's appt on Tuesday was 229. My start weight was 330. I have lost 100 pounds. That sounds so strange to say. I am really excited about it and my life has improved immeasurably. I still have a ways to go to get to my first goal, which is 175 but I'm very thankful with the amount of weight I've lost these past 9-10 months. My surgeon is extremely happy for me. My resting heart rate is 50, which he says is awesome. My BP is 125/67 and all my blood work came back in the normal range. All my clothes are way too big, even the ones I just bought a month ago and I have stamina and can do normal tasks, as well as work out for a long time at the gym without feeling tired. I don't feel awkward in social situations, like going into a room and wondering if I'll fit in the chair. When people see me, they usually ask how much weight I've lost or say that I look great. I can see the bones in my face, in a good way! I'm not skinny in any way, but who knew I had cheekbones under there? I have no more plantar fascitis or foot pain and my back doesn't hurt anymore. I don't get winded going up a flight of stairs or walking around the mall or taking my dog out or shaving my legs. I've gone from a 24/26 size clothes to an 18-maybe even smaller since my clothes are too big now! This has not been easy, but I guess I'm amazed. It's actually working! I guess I never really believed I would continue to see the scale move down. I still can't imagine being below 200 pounds. I haven't weighed this weight since my freshman year of college and I'm now 30 years old. That was 12 years ago!

Lap Band: 12/1/08

330/316/229/175 5'9"

st.w/sw/cw/gw Ht.

(my highest weight ever was 347)

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Wow!!! You should be so proud of yourself! Thanks for being such a motivation to all of us!!

Congratulations! You are an inspiration!

Fabulous! Welcome to the Century Club!

Keep it up I am so PROUD of you!!!! imaluckydog

:tt2:I echo the sentiments of the others who responded to you. My dream is to say that I lost 100 pounds. I have a personal question for you. Did you lose anything substantive in your breasts? I am extremely large breasted (size 44-H) and I am praying I lose them.

Way to Go! I love reading this post! Congradulations on being down 100 lbs! What a success and great feeling! Keep on keeping on!

Congratulations on the Century Club Trina! What a wonderful list of NSV's!!! Go girl! -BG

THanks so much! I really appreciate all the support! It keeps me motivated on those days that I get down. And yes, to the chest question. I have lost alot of weight in my chest. It will get smaller as you lose weight, but it won't completely go away if you naturally have a large chest.