megamomnj 334 Posted September 25, 2013 I haven't posted in a long time. I can understand why there aren't many long time bandsters on this site. You just learn to live with the with band and almost forget it is there! I was banded on November 12, 2012. In that time, I surprisingly haven't needed a fill. I went from 241.3 lbs and a size 18 to 157 lbs and a size 10, almost an 8. I haven't been smaller than a large top in the last ten years and now I am wearing a medium or a small. I have three more pounds to make it to my goal...and my doctor's goal! No real complications, just some minor reflux. Life is great!! I am happy if I don't loose another pound!! Thanks for listening to me brag!! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk 10 amk2012, mjt0601, AAD and 7 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakki14 36 Posted September 26, 2013 So inspiring! Thanks for sharing your story!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
♕ajtexas♕ 3,771 Posted September 26, 2013 Congratulations on your wonderful success! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHEZNOEL 4,061 Posted September 26, 2013 What a wonderful story! Congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camony 33 Posted September 26, 2013 That is amazing that you never had a fill an still are meeting your goal. Congratulations on being happy and at goal! 1 kll724 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgoertz1 120 Posted September 26, 2013 Congrats! I was banded on the 6 of Nov. No fills! Down to 132 from 217!love my band! 2 kll724 and Kai-shek reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai-shek 230 Posted September 28, 2013 I haven't posted in a long time. I can understand why there aren't many long time bandsters on this site. You just learn to live with the with band and almost forget it is there! I was banded on November 12' date=' 2012. In that time, I surprisingly haven't needed a fill. I went from 241.3 lbs and a size 18 to 157 lbs and a size 10, almost an 8. I haven't been smaller than a large top in the last ten years and now I am wearing a medium or a small. I have three more pounds to make it to my goal...and my doctor's goal! No real complications, just some minor reflux. Life is great!! I am happy if I don't loose another pound!! Thanks for listening to me brag!! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk[/quote'] Many congratulations and thank you for sharing your success story, it give me hope that I may one day be at goal weight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catfish87 3,471 Posted September 28, 2013 Congrats Megan! "You just learn to live with the with band and almost forget it is there!" I agree! Job well done. 1 kll724 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kll724 3,055 Posted September 28, 2013 Congratulations to your new you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonya49 95 Posted September 28, 2013 I haven't posted in a long time. I can understand why there aren't many long time bandsters on this site. You just learn to live with the with band and almost forget it is there! I was banded on November 12' date=' 2012. In that time, I surprisingly haven't needed a fill. I went from 241.3 lbs and a size 18 to 157 lbs and a size 10, almost an 8. I haven't been smaller than a large top in the last ten years and now I am wearing a medium or a small. I have three more pounds to make it to my goal...and my doctor's goal! No real complications, just some minor reflux. Life is great!! I am happy if I don't loose another pound!! Thanks for listening to me brag!! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk[/quote'] congrats I was banded Nov 26 2012 and I am in love with my band I am down 98 pounds with 10 pounds to go until goal today I had a NSV to fit onto a size 8 Jeans and medium top never in my life would I image to be here today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smiles4Di 61 Posted September 29, 2013 Awesome job on the great success stories!! I do have some questions - I had my surg on 12/19/12 and was at 264 and as of today at 205 with 5.7ccs in my 10cc band. I have hit a plateau and I want the success you ladies are having!! Any advice? I do work out 2/3 times a week and hover around 1000 calories Any guidance or suggestions would be great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonya49 95 Posted September 29, 2013 Smiles4D first of all congrats to your success so far I will tell you what worked for me I eat between 900 -1200 calories maintain a mostly a high Protein diet and exercise 5x week for 2 hrs 90 mins of cardio and 30mins of weight lifting alternating legs and arms with my abd exercises with all this have I been perfect absolutely not I learn how to enjoy life along with this journey when I was on vacation I vacationed with some fine limits acourse I keep up with my follow up appt and when im not working go to the monthly support meetings which keep me motive. This is a life time journey you will get there for now enjoy the ride as you transform I hope I helped in some way if you have any additional question please feel free best wishes and keep up the get work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites