Who Has Lost Over 100 Pounds?!?!

[bandedrn 0]

Yes, it is very possible to lose 100 lbs or greater with the band. I was banded on 06-05-06 and reached my goal at 138 lbs in 2-07. Everyone must remember the band is a TOOL to assist you with weight loss, however the quality of the foods we eat plays a great factor in the rate and amount of weight loss. For anyone considering it, DO IT, it will change your life.

[lisanjason 0]

Please update me to 135 pounds lost.I lost this weight in 7 months.Bandedrn you are so right,what we choose to eat plays A VERY important role in our outcome.I guess we'll all learn that eventually.Just because we CAN eat just about anything we want,DOESN'T mean we should! If we want to get to our goal,we need to do what ever it takes to get there even if it's depriving ourselves of some good (bad for us) food for a while,or at least until we get to goal and we've learned what it took to get us here,usually by then that food we wanted is not that important any more.

[juliegeraci 7]

Lisaandjason, you have done great. I have only lost 52 lbs in a year so I'm a little discouraged. I think I finally have the correct restriction now so we'll see how I do.

[losingjusme 12]

Julie,

please dont get discouraged. everyone loses at a different rate. plus, it's not all about pounds - how many inches have you lost?? i think you are doing a great job!!

[Nanny2Trey 0]

Since surgery 6/5/06 I have lost 105 pounds. In some ways it was sooo hard and yet in some ways so easy. I can't believe it's been over a year now. I have worked very hard to lose the weight (a lot of exercising) and I am feeling great. Sorry, but I haven't figured out how to do the fancy things at the bottom of my message. Whatever they are called.

Linda

Surgery 6/5/06

294 then 188.6 today

Goal 155 whenever I get there

[Boo Boo Kitty 3]

I am up to 120 lost!!!!!!!! Woooo hoooo......

[lisanjason 0]

Don't be discouraged.Losing is hard work and we all do it our own way and at our own pace.The band is so helpful,I couldn't do it without it.What I did was keep up on my fills.When I was banded I was told by another bandster to get my fill up to a perfect level ASAP and it would work,the way it worked for her,she also lost 100+ pounds and was at goal within 8 months.So just like she did,I got my fills monthly until about my 5th/6th fill ,throughout that time,I continued to lose weight.I also watched what I ate and walked 2+ miles every single day.I was determined to make this band work for me.I refused to feel that I wasted so much money ,money that could have been used on my family.That is what motivated me the most .Now they can't say "it wasn't worth it".I'm am now thinner than I was when I met my husband in high school ,and my family is amazed by how much I can do with them now.

[bandedrn 0]

I TOTALLY agree with you. Keeping up with your fills is VERY important. I would go to my surgeons office every 2 weeks just for a weigh in and see him monthly. I think that helped me out greatly, it was the accountability thing I knew that I had to get on a scale in front of them and account for my food choices and I truely feel THAT played a big part in the rate of my weight loss. Since my surgery I have been offered a position as a bariatric nurse coordinator and I counsel people everyday and strongly encourage frequent visits and frequent assessment to determine if you need a fill. Looking overall the patients that follow this schedule have a much greater and faster weight loss. However, it's not all about the pace or amount, it's about PERSONAL goals. It is what YOU are happy with. Some people are ok at a slower pace and that is GREAT, personally I told myself, I finally have the tool and help that I need and I am going to use it to it's maxium potential. Again, don't every get discouraged once you get your band "tweeked" to the right restriction you will know and you will see the weight loss increase.

[lovestoned 0]

I pray and hope to be on this list some day. I'm hoping to lose about 140 lbs. I was one of those people that asked if it's a realistic goal with the lapband. Now I see that it's not more than realistic. Your list has really impressed and overwhelmed me. Thank you.

[leedorr 0]

RockinRobin

Can you add me to the list at 107lbs. Ist anniversay is JUly 24, 2007 Yeah! Havinf trouble following instruction in how to updaye my bar! lol

[mypov 0]

I have watched this thread since before I was banded and I'm proud to say that I get to add my name to this list! As of July 27, 2007 I have lost 100 lbs- just a bit over 7 months out from lapband surgery! I now have 68 lbs to go to reach my goal weight of 125...yay me!!!

[lstolo 0]

I am trying to get there. It is so hard for me to stay on task with what I eat. I think I need to be filled because I am hungry! Does anyone have advice to get the mind back in line. I exersice 4 days a week but I think my mind is hurting me not helping and the doctor doesn't want to fill me--how do I get him to fill me?

[ladydi 0]

Hello, As Of July 15, O7 I Had Loss 100 Lbs. I Have Loss 62 Thru The Surgery And As Of Today The Total Loss Is 105 Lbs. Please Add Me. Ladydi, Banded 8-21-06

Thanks, It's Great Being A Member Of This Great Group!!

Ladydi

[redstrat 0]

I have lost 136lbs.

[catzintj 1]

i have lost over 100 lbs. need to lose maybe 15-20 more. but i wouldnt complain if i didnt lose anymore. i look good. just like to be lighter to be more competitive in sports and my horse would like it. nice to wear sexy clothes and sports clothes again.