I did it! I DID IT! I did it!!

[Boo Boo Kitty 3]

I did it! I made it to goal!!!! I actually did it a few days ago, I am actually under by .5...I waited a few days because it seems so unreal to me. I knew from a Dr appt this week. I made it to what I thought a year ago was a freaking PIPE dream! I am so happy and so amazed. If *I* can do it, anyone can, trust me!

I want to motivate all of you that have ANY doubt or disbelief. If you want the band to work, and YOU WORK IT, it will work! :confused:

Before I was banded I was a food whore. I had hidden stashes, I ate probly 4000 or more calories on a good day. Bad days were upward to 6000!! I ate fast food constantly, I ate 3-4 candy bars a day. Coke, was a huge habit. At least a 12 pack a day. It is all done with.

I want you all to know what I have done is NOT a gimmick. I want you to know that yes, it was hard work but worth every second of it. I have a life again! YOU CAN DO IT TOO!

For those of you who want to know how, this is what I did (still do...lol)

I eat about 800-1200 calories per day. I haven't cut anything out, but bread and Pasta because they get stuck for me. I use shake, no matter what. I eat whatever I want in very small moderate portions. BUT I can tell you, I no longer really like fast food, it makes me ill to my stomach. Candy is not a demon anymore either. I even *GASP* have an occasional Coke now and then, but only about 1/4 of a can! I have deprived myself of anything, if I crave something long enough I do eat it. I have learned that life is better that way.

Please all of you doubting the band or yourself, please DO NOT give up! YOU CAN DO IT!!!

[sfeiner 2]

Oh thank you thank you for the pep talk. I'm really beginning to have doubts about ever getting any restriction, much less losing any weight. Your letter is just what I needed!

[gingerbug 3]

You are an inspiration! Thanks for posting something so positive and inspiring as it makes me so excited for this year!

[~Trixie~ 0]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is so fabulous! I am so happy for you!!! :clap2:

[Esmeralda 2]

What was you start and end weight??

[juliegeraci 7]

I am jealous! How did you lose your last 35 lbs? That is where I am. Any suggestions?

[jelbel 0]

Wow! In how much time did you lose all the weight?

[Boo Boo Kitty 3]

I am jealous! How did you lose your last 35 lbs? That is where I am. Any suggestions?

I got another fill, evne though everyone else thought I didn't need it and changed the workout from bike to treadmill.

[juliegeraci 7]

Sounds good. I had another fill yesterday so I couldn't consume much today. I need to bump up the exercise for sure. Thanks for the tip.

[Boo Boo Kitty 3]

Wow! In how much time did you lose all the weight?

I had surgery on August 1,2006.

On the 2nd I was already at goal this year. SO about 16 months.

[Shalee04 7]

BooBooKitty,

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You are an insperation for all of us that are just starting out with our bands!!!!!

[jowjow13 0]

Awesome...that is so good for you!

[LovingWhatIs 0]

:clap2:

Nice going, girl. Just what some of us needed to hear! For sure, me. Loved the pep talk and appreciate you sharing your positive story...

I sometimes do get discouraged. Mostly about getting the restriction just right and the pain of eating now that it needs adjusting down. SHEESH. I am mostly grateful for this amazing tool, and sometimes I just think, god, I wish my focus on this would end. Impatient. Ungrateful. Sometimes.

Thanks for reminding me to question what I am believing and feel the gratitude that having this band brings me .

YOU ROCK :kiss2:

Lisa

[luluc 6]

:clap2: congrats!!!

[jbrad71629 2]

BooBoo

Thank you so much for your inspiration. I had my fist fill yesterday and have sat here most of today wondering to myself if I will ever make my goal in a year like I originally thought. You give me a renewed sense of it being possible with hard work and commitment. Thank you again you really are my hero for the day!!!!!!