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I haven't posted in awhile... but here goes Seems like only yesterday I was on my pre op diet getting nervous about surgery. My band anniversary date is fast approaching (June 5th). I've lost 71lbs, which is great. Although, sometimes I feel as if I would have done some things differently along the way which in turn could have lead to greater success by my band anniversary. My starting weight was 408 and I currently weigh 337... My surgeon had set a 1 yr band goal of 287lbs which with a little more than a month to go is impossible. With that being said, I still want to try like hell to get closer to it. Any advice on a jump/kick start or words or encouragement are always welcomed.

This is so great to hear! I'm 14 months out & finally feeling like the green zone is in sight!

Good luck! You got this!

I know that feel all too well. A year after surgery and I still battled with getting in to the "green zone". You'll get there, stay positive!

For my preop diet I could have as many protein shakes as I wanted, & I did. They helped in curving my appetite

Thanks all! I loving the positivity! I try to stay positive but its nice to get some from others! Did I look that old before?! I'm only 24 lol... maybe now I actually look 24! Keep I'm the great work all and I shall too :-)

I started my LapBand journey June 5, 2013. Almost 15 months later & I've lost 78lbs. It's a success, but I had hoped that I would have lost more by now. I recently started a workout routine & I hope to lose another 32lbs by the end of the year. My starting weight was 408lbs, I'm currently at 332lbs. My before and during pictures are attached. Any tips or tidbits to accelerate my weight loss would be appreciated

And You will be!

Thanks all! I appreciate the positivity

Thank you! I shall try not to

This is fantastic! Way to go

I am taking 5000mcg of biotin to try and help but I'm still losing some hair. Not anything drastic, no balding but i can tell a difference in the thickness of my hair. Hoping that as time goes it'll grow back

Thank you!

Love this post, i too feel similar to you ladies... i keep telling myself "lose the weight and you'll find someone who loves you completely and find a better job and finish school out with a bang"... ect ect. I know exactly how you feel lady

I was banded 6/5/12 and i remember the preop diet as if it were yesterday. It's tough, but once you make it through you'll look back and think "that wasn't that bad". You're going to get headaches and you're going to feel tired and sluggish. Sometimes I think the only thing that kept me going was the protein shakes, I could have as many of those as I wanted but most days even drinking two was a struggle. On the go I would grab a muscle milk protein drink from a gas station (they tastes pretty good). Good luck to you, seems as if you're in the right frame of mind! Best wishes

Update- Starting weight 408 Current weight 379 Lost 29lbs thus far... seems low in comparison to some of you all :/. I have 5ccs and go for another fill Sept. 10th. Hopefully that'll help.

You look great! Such a difference, can't wait to see a difference with me

Amazing! I'd love to lose 200+lbs. Any tips or advice? Was banded 6/5/12 and have lost 30lbs. Congrats to you on your success!

My band was empty until 6 weeks after surgery

Fingers crossed!

It seemed like forever but it was actually very quick. My information was submitted on a Tuesday and got the call for approval Friday from aetna.

Wow! This is awesome

Yup! My surgeon did. A picture of my band as well as my liver.

Hello! I was banded 6/5 I too have lost 23lbs. I got my first fill 7/16 of 5ccs and I don't feel much restriction yet. I did eat a triscut, it got stuck, and then I actually felt it move through the band shortly after. Hope everyone is doing well.

This is amazing! I too started out at over 400lbs and I am now in the upper 300's. I hope to be in the 200's like you soon. Congratulations!