70lbs down, 100 more to go...

[LapBandit2013 162]

I was banded almost 6 months ago, 1/18/13, and have just reached 70lbs this week (including pre-op). I'm a little nervous about posting because I hate that this site is public, but I LOVE looking at progress & success pictures (kind of the same thing) and get really inspired by everyone on this site. My life is so much better, just being regular obese rather than super morbidly obese, I am so much healthier and happier than I used to be. My biggest achievement so far is my resting heart rate. At over 330lbs (my highest known weight) my resting heart rate was in the low 100s (super scary). Now, my resting heart rate is in the high 50s to low 60s - like an athlete!! I almost feel like one, too.

Thank you to all of you who share on this site and put it all out there so we don't all feel alone.

Have a great day!!

[cflick 303]

Lookin great!

[catlover602 85]

You look great! And I am sure you feel even better! Congratulations.

[gowalking 10,790]

Really?? You want to lose another 100 lbs.? You already look wonderful. Congrats on your success!

[dylanmiles23 2,198]

I was banded almost 6 months ago' date=' 1/18/13, and have just reached 70lbs this week (including pre-op). I'm a little nervous about posting because I hate that this site is public, but I LOVE looking at progress & success pictures (kind of the same thing) and get really inspired by everyone on this site. My life is so much better, just being regular obese rather than super morbidly obese, I am so much healthier and happier than I used to be. My biggest achievement so far is my resting heart rate. At over 330lbs (my highest known weight) my resting heart rate was in the low 100s (super scary). Now, my resting heart rate is in the high 50s to low 60s - like an athlete!! I almost feel like one, too.

Thank you to all of you who share on this site and put it all out there so we don't all feel alone.

Have a great day!![/quote']

You look super. I would be proud if sharing pictures too. I don't know how to post pictures on this site

[dawalsh 919]

You should be very, very proud of yourself! You look fantastic! I was banded on 12/28/12 and my pre-op weight was 267 so I'm down to 215 and that's where I stay. I can't do a lot of exercise because of my disability but my goal is to get down to 145. My PCP said he'd be happy if I weighed 180 (I'm 5'8"), but I won't be happy until I can maintain between 140-145. It is SO SLOW but I understand due to my inability to do strenuous exercise that it's going to take me longer.

My doctor took a before pic of me, when I near my goal I'll post that along with a new pic of me.

Keep up the good work girl, you're looking great!

[Soulshine76 11]

Wow!!! You look fantastic!

[Lady VS 1,147]

Oh wow!!! Don't you feel exceptionally wonderful???? Congrats to you.

[SolracSpree 133]

I was banded almost 6 months ago, 1/18/13, and have just reached 70lbs this week (including pre-op). I'm a little nervous about posting because I hate that this site is public, but I LOVE looking at progress & success pictures (kind of the same thing) and get really inspired by everyone on this site. My life is so much better, just being regular obese rather than super morbidly obese, I am so much healthier and happier than I used to be. My biggest achievement so far is my resting heart rate. At over 330lbs (my highest known weight) my resting heart rate was in the low 100s (super scary). Now, my resting heart rate is in the high 50s to low 60s - like an athlete!! I almost feel like one, too.

Thank you to all of you who share on this site and put it all out there so we don't all feel alone.

Have a great day!!

Question, in general what type of diet do you follow?

[parisshel 1,892]

Look at you! You look great and you sound so happy. Bravo!

[LapBandit2013 162]

Question' date=' in general what type of diet do you follow?[/quote']

In the first few months, when I lost the most weight, I was calorie counting on myfitnesspal, around 1000 - 1200 cals/day, at least 60grams Protein, and less than 40 net carbs.

I couldn't stick with it, though. I'm vegetarian and hate calorie counting. Now I just eat less, still aim to get at least 60grams of Protein in, and work out 3-5 times a week. Also I was riding my bike to work (14 miles) until my bike was stolen just yesterday.

So with my current regime, I'm losing about a pound a week. If I went back to calorie counting and low carb, I would lose much faster.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

I was banded almost 6 months ago, 1/18/13, and have just reached 70lbs this week (including pre-op). I'm a little nervous about posting because I hate that this site is public, but I LOVE looking at progress & success pictures (kind of the same thing) and get really inspired by everyone on this site. My life is so much better, just being regular obese rather than super morbidly obese, I am so much healthier and happier than I used to be. My biggest achievement so far is my resting heart rate. At over 330lbs (my highest known weight) my resting heart rate was in the low 100s (super scary). Now, my resting heart rate is in the high 50s to low 60s - like an athlete!! I almost feel like one, too.

Thank you to all of you who share on this site and put it all out there so we don't all feel alone.

Have a great day!!

what a GREAT post to read first thing in the morning........THIS is great and i am sooooooooooo happy for you

[DMJ 0340 21]

Great share! Way to go!

[antsydinez 11]

you look great! congrats!

[ADJL 685]

Wow! You look amazing! Copngratulations!