August 2003 bandsters...

[bobby_hamrick 0]

Well I have plenty to say. First of all the band is a wonderful tool. Not a magic bullet but a wonderful tool. I have lost 55 lbs. I feel great and this is still one of the best decisions I ever made. I would do it over again.

I've had 4 adjustments total. I have stumbled with diet yeah still diet because I am one of these bandsters who can eat anything just not as much.

I will say a word about empty calories. I was stuck and thats why. High calorie mixed drinks, sweet tea and snacking between meals this has delayed me months. Alchahol will slow your progress dramaticly, yeah dramaticly.

I'm at 225 from really 280lbs when I started this....

I'm here for anyone with questions simply email me!! good luck to all and God Bless..

[nicolekiper 0]

Hello fellow bandsters,

How is everyone doing? I am doing GREAT!!!! I have lost a total of 142lbs in the last year. Well it actually took me 10 months to lose this, but I got pregnant the middle of June so I am now just maintaining my weight and bouncing back and forth from 260lbs to 265lbs. I have lost most of my friends and family. i.e. my sister only weighs 115lbs ect...

How is everyone else doing? Has anyone else gotten pregnant? My doc says that everything should go great but I am still a little bt scared!!! If anyone has any advise let me know. I send all my love:)

[kellymoos 4]

Originally posted by nicolekiper

I have lost most of my friends and family.

WHAT DO U MEAN?

[Vera 7]

This is a 2 year old thread.

How's everyone???

Happy 2nd Bandiversary!!!

[Alexandra 55]

I'm cool. :D

[bobby_hamrick 0]

@ 215 lbs I cant complain. I wish it was more ofcourse but I have time!!!

[nickie456 0]

Good luck Alex, I will have my band Monday

[Brandi 0]

Wow...where do I start??? I had lost down to 192, then had a baby in January and have been nothing but lazy since then!! I gained back up to 215!!! I was nowhere near my "sweet spot" and could eat just about anything I wanted. So yesterday I finally got a fill and I'm praying that it will jump start my weight loss again. I am gonna stop breaking the "band rules" and start doing my part. I have finally realized that the band is a tool, not a cure-all. I am still incredibly happy with the band and I'd do it all over again 100 times to feel the way about myself that I feel now. It has been quite a journey, but very well worth it! I'm sure the next time I post, I will be back down to that 192 and on my way down even further!

Congratulations to everyone who has done so well! It's so nice to hear all of your updates!

[Audrey 21]

I'm ok too - feeling good, positive - looking forward to my future!

I'm happy with my weight - even though I still have a bit to go - I've decided NOT to go for the BMI 25 - but to stay where i'm happy & not let the scales rule my life. - That may change - but until it does, i'm just happy being me!

Aud x

[Audrey 21]

How you all doing now???

Would be great to get an update on you all?

Aud x