I Finally Lost 50 Pounds!!!

[sews4fun 53]

I'm so excited!! I got on the scales this morning and I have lost 50.5 pounds!!! I started this journey at the end of May when I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic. My doctor said either diet/exercise or medication. I chose to try the diet and exercise. I had been thinking about lapband for several months and finally decided to have the surgery. Boy have I not regretted my decision!!!! I started out at 228 and am now 177.4!! 50 pounds was my first big goal. Now I'm pushing for 75. My family (other than my husband) can finally see that I am loosing weight. :-)

I have also been cleaning out my clothes. I have given away about 3-33 gallon garbage bags full of clothes. I am down to 4 pairs of pants! I couldn't be more excited. I stared out in a size 18/20 top and bottom and am now in a size 13/14 pant and a large top. I actually have a couple of pairs of pants that have elastic waist and they are a size 8/10. They are tight but they fit. :-) If they don't have elastic I have to get the bigger size. :-(

I would like to thank everyone on here for their advise and wisdom!! I have read lots and lots of post and feel that I learned alot about what to do and not to do with my band. So, THANK YOU everyone!!!

[NurseLydsss 59]

Congrats...keep up the good work.I hope to be like you soon.....

[arzona 7]

Congrats!!!! Is that pre op and post op combined or just after being banded???! That's great either way keep up the good work and you'll be at the 75 in no time

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Congratulations!!!

[sews4fun 53]

Thank you guys for the nice comments!!! 30 pounds pre-op, 20.5 post-op! Surgery was 8/15/2. :D :D

[Maddysgram 6,159]

That is truly awesome!!! Congratulations! !!

[Maddysgram 6,159]

That is truly awesome!!! Congratulations! !!

All so sews for fun!

[arzona 7]

Right on!!!!! I just got banded on 9/7 and I feel like I lost more wght well at least quicker when I was on my preop diet...I'm up to 42lbs lost and this is my third week of being banded... Sometimes I wanna double check to see if I can even feel the port lolol or if my dr just psyched me out into thinking I was banded lolol

[sews4fun 53]

All so sews for fun!

I don't have much time to sew anymore! I work full time and go to school full time, plus run my 9 year old to dance class 3 x's a week. What do you like to sew? I love to sew for my daughter, especially when she was little. Now I mostly sew/embroider t-shirts and I make purses and diaper bags.

[Maddysgram 6,159]

All so, also what the heck!

All my kids are gone & married. Lucky enough to turn one of their rooms to a sewing room.

I make a lot of clothes for my 27yo. Matter of fact, she comes over for sewing lessons.

I made brides maids dresses for both daughters weddings. Now making pjs for grandchildren.

It is really nice to have everything in one spot.

[prettygirlswag 23]

I'm so excited!! I got on the scales this morning and I have lost 50.5 pounds!!! I started this journey at the end of May when I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic. My doctor said either diet/exercise or medication. I chose to try the diet and exercise. I had been thinking about lapband for several months and finally decided to have the surgery. Boy have I not regretted my decision!!!! I started out at 228 and am now 177.4!! 50 pounds was my first big goal. Now I'm pushing for 75. My family (other than my husband) can finally see that I am loosing weight. :-)

I have also been cleaning out my clothes. I have given away about 3-33 gallon garbage bags full of clothes. I am down to 4 pairs of pants! I couldn't be more excited. I stared out in a size 18/20 top and bottom and am now in a size 13/14 pant and a large top. I actually have a couple of pairs of pants that have elastic waist and they are a size 8/10. They are tight but they fit. :-) If they don't have elastic I have to get the bigger size. :-(

I would like to thank everyone on here for their advise and wisdom!! I have read lots and lots of post and feel that I learned alot about what to do and not to do with my band. So' date=' THANK YOU everyone!!![/quote']

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[Pollyanna12 74]

Good for you! Keep up the good work!

[creatingpeacedaily 6]

Good job! Keep up the good work.

[caseyp 89]

Yay! So excited for you!

[brlgirl 112]

Can I Celebrate with you?? This weekend I also hit the 50 pound mark. I know excactly how you feel and isn't it wonderful!!!!!! I don't know about you, but I am very happy to be a Big Loser!!!!!