How much so far - total?

[charlie4171 0]

Went in for my 3rd fill today...and just happen to be at the 3 month mark.

27 pounds lost since surgery. Doctor said that is really good and then said NO FILL!!!

I have to wait 6 weeks again.

I feel like I'm just on the verge of getting to the sweet spot. I get to battle Thanksgiving on my own-I have just a little restriction now...by then, I'll have zip.

[krtork 0]

Oh man! Hang tough - you can get through the first part of this holiday season. Make sure you plan, plan, plan. I think that is going to be the key for the holidays. I am going to allow myself to taste and have bites of foods that I love, but make sure that it is just that - tiny amounts and not overdoing it. I am also going to make sure that I stay in my calorie amount and keep up with my protein!

Good Luck!

[dwrd73 0]

My ticker says it all.

[jenniferheer 0]

I was banded on August 13th, 08' and weighed 237 I am now down to 190. I just went in to get some jeans for the first time(I had a few put away in smaller sizes from when I was smaller) and thought I might be a 16 but no I was a loose 14. So that's kind of cool. I'm going on a cruise over Christmas and will finally have to buy clothes; I waited as long as a could before I had to get jeans/pants that weren't falling off me. I basically got to the point where I could pull down my pants without unbuttoning them. I'll probably be in a 12 in a few weeks.

Jennifer

[di1138 8]

49! Feel great! Surgery was 8/22/08 and I have had one fill and really don't think I need another yet. For the first time in my life I am going to the gym and loving it! Because of family traveling problems we had our Thanksgiving dinner Saturday. I did great and have a house full of leftovers and I am not tempted! I LOVE MY BAND!

[djw6171 0]

Surgery Day - 202 lb, size 18

Today - 179.2, unsure of size but I know my pants are too loose and I love it!

Can't begin to find time for a real exercise regimen but I am working on it but I do feel so much better physically then I did before!

[lisafitz 18]

I was banded Aug 5th weight 216 lbs

first fill Oct 3rd

I had only dropped 20 lbs at that point. I didn't need to diet before hand.

Went for 2nd fill three weeks ago and I am down 4 more lbs at this time.

My pants are baggy, which I love but not in next size at this point, like I am in between.

So down 24 lbs as of today Nov 29th

[AgencyMom 0]

Banded August 4 at 289 lbs. Now 222. I'm happy with progress so far -but so much more to go. Takes effort every day....but Dr told me I'm doing great! I go in Wed for another check/possible fill.

[KarenIn 2]

I am doing the happy dance today!! I am thrilled to say, that as of this morning, I am down 100 pounds!!!! I feel so much better that I have in years. I have not been this weight since the 1980's. As you can see from my ticker, I lost some before my surgery on a low carb diet. Good luck on your weight loss journeys to all of you, and have a happy holiday season. I am trying to remember that nothing taste as good a thin feels, for the holidays.

[accountess 0]

Congrats Karen! Wow! 100!! My goal is to hit that mark by my birthday, March 3. I am really proud of you!

[krtork 0]

Wow, Karen, that is great! I can't even imagine being down 100 lbs. I can't wait to get there. It feels so great to be down 59 lbs. I will fill like a feather at 100 lbs and be able to run like the wind! Okay, I do get carried away sometimes - LOL!

[kristenmh 68]

100 pounds is amazing. go you!!

i'm down 48lbs as of this past Monday...my goal is to hit 51.5 (and thus have lost 50% of my excess body weight) before the new year. I'll be a "statistical" lap band success story then.

[Roheryn 0]

WOW that is awesome!! You must be feeling so much better!!!

:angry_smile:

[Shamrockgirl60 1]

Well a bit over 52 lbs. since August 7th. I am just over halfway there. Hope to be goal weight by the summer.

Congratulations to everyone for doing so well.....we rock!!!!

[MistyD65 1]

I've lost 54.2 pounds since my surgery on August 4!! At the time of surgery, I had a goal of 40 pounds by Christmas, but hoped to reach 50 or 60 - so right now I'm hoping for 60 by New Year's Eve!!

I've had one fill of 0.6 ccs in a 4 cc band, and when I went in for second fill, we decided that I really didn't need one. I go in again on January 5th.

You all ROCK!!!!!:wink2: