WOW - 5 months out already???

[yankeerobin 0]

Can you believe it? We're well into our 5th month, approaching 6! I can hardly believe it myself!

How's everyone doing?

I'm down between 40-43 (depends on the day, and my scale!)

I'm a bit slower than some, but, so far I'm happy with my progress.

I've hit a few plateau's (including right now), but I don't worry to much - I know it'll pick up again.

Exercise could be better, but, I'm working on it.

How's everyone else?

[jenafiori 0]

Im down 37lbs so far. Your 40-43 is really good!! Slower is better because you have a better chance of keeping it off. Keep it up :thumbup:

[Freebigbennow 0]

I am down 63 pounds as of today! I am hoping that by losing it kind of slowly maybe it will give my skin chance to catch up. right now my chest and stomach look kind of gross in my opinion, but I would rather have the loose skin than the fat anyday. When I look aat my old clothes I am always saddened/amazed that I was as big(360lbs) as I was.:sneaky:

[rkj123 0]

I am down 50 since surgery and I am loving my band. Other than bread type products, I am still able to eat most anything, except in much, much smaller quanities. My surgeon even gave me the go ahead to have a diet coke now and then if I can tolorate it, which thank God, I can. I don't chug it half as fast as I used to but it tastes so good. Been working out 3-4 times per week which has really helped. Great job everyone!!! :ohmy::thumbup:

[lovekatz1975 1]

I'm down 70 pounds. I've been going to the gym 3-4 times per week. I haven't lost anything since my last fill (3-6-08) which is making me somewhat nervous, but I know it's because all of the junk I've been eating (and craving).

[yankeerobin 0]

Looks like we're all doing soooo good! I really do like the band. It has taken me a long-long time to deal with still "wanting" the food, but not being able to eat it. That's the hard part. For example, I was at an Italian restaurant yesterday - my friend had a GIGANTIC cheese calzone, and didn't eat the crust (my favorite part!). I was already filled to capacity with a few bites of spaghetti, and knew the crust would push me over the edge. I wanted it so bad, and literally had to turn my head to not look at it. That's the hard part.

Oh well - I didn't end up in agony, so, it was a good thing!

The best way to describe the band (for me, at least) - FORCED WILLPOWER! haha

[beckymein1021 0]

Can you believe it? We're well into our 5th month, approaching 6! I can hardly believe it myself!

How's everyone doing?

I'm down between 40-43 (depends on the day, and my scale!)

I'm a bit slower than some, but, so far I'm happy with my progress.

I've hit a few plateau's (including right now), but I don't worry to much - I know it'll pick up again.

Exercise could be better, but, I'm working on it.

How's everyone else?

I can't believe it's been 5 months already! I feel like I should be much farther along, but then, I think, hang on, you're not 25 anymore and as long as the scale keeps going down, you should be satisfied.

At least this is the longest I've lost this much weight and kept it off this long.

I've lost 41 pounds and would LOVE to hit my 1/2 point by May 1!!

Here's to us October bandsters!!

[Saintluver 1]

I am down 47 lbs. I hit a big platue that lasted all of last month. I got very discouraged but then I thought.. I have lost 43 lbs in 5 months. That is nothing to be sad about! I am finally losing again and I feel great! Just this week I hit a major goal. I am in the 100's now! Woohooo!:teeth_smile:

[nume130 0]

I have hit a plateau as well. Getting another fill on Monday. I'm happy with my progress anyway.