fefebutterfly 7 Posted October 10, 2011 It has been a while since I have posted a topic, so I just wanted to give an update. Went on Friday Oct 7th to get my 3rd bandfill and got a weigh in; I have lost 70 pounds since April and I have a total band fill of 4.5cc. About a month ago my primary doctor took me off of diabetes medication and I have never felt better!!!! In August I hit a bump in the road and I only lost 1 pound that month. But in September I lost 6 pounds by getting my diet back on track. With the fill and increased exercise I hope to lose 2 pounds a week until Christmas. That would bring me to a weight loss to around ninety pounds in less than a year. My Nurse says I am doing great and right on track. My goal is to lose 200 lbs so I am almost halfway there. It is a bit difficult to control my appetite and I don't get another fill until January 2012. On a very positive side, I am seeing so many changes in my body and gaining so many small victories. I am fitting back into clothing that I had tucked away far back in my closet, I am packing up my big cloths just from earlier this year, I am shopping for new clothing and I look so much better now, I can wear my high heels again, and no more swelling in my legs and feet. I am doing zumba and now exercise is so much fun! I was looking at some pictures from my wedding and honey moon and I am now smaller than I was on my wedding day. I just feel so GRRRREAT within my body, health, appearance and well-being. I feel free and light on my feet!!! FeFe April 11 2011 Lapband with Gastric Plication Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lalola 2 Posted October 10, 2011 How fabulous! Congratulations and thanks for sharing. It is so nice to hear the success stories that have a couple bumps in the road as most of us to encounter them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plumpdude 8 Posted October 10, 2011 Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeett!!!!!! AWESOME JOB! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimmypoo38 5 Posted October 10, 2011 Great Job! Thats a great accomplishment! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimR915 21 Posted October 10, 2011 That's AWESOME!!! Congratulations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
highland 168 Posted October 10, 2011 How wonderful for you! Congratulations!!:party::party: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FadnoMore 4 Posted October 10, 2011 Oh that is exactly what I needed to read, congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pamela3782 17 Posted October 10, 2011 I'm an april bandster as well and was down 66 on Sept 24th!! How awesome is this?!?!?! So proud of you and your hard work! I was so motivated by my own weight loss and how I felt that I actually started writing for a website called Truth In Change. If you or anyone else wants to check it out the link is in my signature. You will meet some great people and learn some stuff that may help you along the way Keep up the amazing work!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
larpens 2 Posted October 10, 2011 Congratulations ladies, this is great news and very encouraging to hear. I'm going on my 5th week since surgery and it's been an adjustment to get used to. I dropped 17 pounds the first 3 weeks and then my appetite came back and I gained 4 pounds. UGH..I get my first fill on Friday so I'm looking forward to it because I need some restriction again. I wanted to ask when did it finally click with you and you started getting the hang of how the band works for you? I had a hard time last week and now I'm getting back on track. When did you start feeling a rhythm of weight loss? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marla290 3 Posted October 10, 2011 That is awesome~!! Congrats!!! I can't wait to be down 70 pounds! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcat85 0 Posted October 11, 2011 I had the band put on on July 21st and as of today have lost 50 pounds and I feel better than I have in years. Still have 48 pounds to get to my target weight and cant wait to get there. Congrats on how you have done so far and good luck the rest of the way! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fefebutterfly 7 Posted October 19, 2011 Thank you all for your replies because this is truly a milestone for me. Congrats to all who have lost any amount of weight. I feel better and better each day and I have to give the praise to God for this technology that has literally saved my life. fefe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kll724 3,055 Posted October 19, 2011 Hurray! You are doing great! Keep on keeping on and you will get to your goal. Slow and steady wins the race. Good luck. Karen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shakey88 37 Posted October 19, 2011 Congrats...I am almost at the 70 pound mark myself so I know how excited you are!! =) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yorkie Mom 1 Posted October 19, 2011 Wow, you are an inspiration for the rest of us! Congratulations. It is difficult when you hit a bump in the road. I am glad you kept going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
