Pounds lost 1st year

[amlus 0]

Great thread guys! It helps us pre-bandsters to read this.....also I like it when you post what your original weight/BMI was and then pounds lost over what period of time. Thanks:thumbup:

[ebvillal 1]

My one year is July 31st=) I am down 82 pounds and size wise is even better started off 22/24 and now able to wear a size 12!! I feel wonderful!!

[Jul 0]

That's very interesting, I didn't know it was possible to get 5CCs at once. I wonder if that's more effective in preventing over eating and streching the pouch. It's seems it would.

[Jul 0]

That's very interesting, I didn't know it was possible to get 5ccs at once. It seems that would be more effective at preventing the pouch to strech.

[murphmann 0]

I have lost 124 lbs in the first 10months. For me the key has been to exercise(especially lifting weights) and not trying to eat around the band, such as eating only thiings that go down easy, I have tried to take advantage of the band.Also being accountable to someone else. I have made my goals known to a few people and they check up on me. Keep trying until you find what works.

[JulsJourney 3]

Good Thread. I am 4 1/2 months post surgery and down 38 pounds. To some that may seem like a lot, and to some, a little. I have noticed that my clothes are all too big, and much more importantly, that I have much more energy. ONEDERLAND is only 6 pounds away! I feel like I lost much more than 38 because I am fully aware that I would be up a few pounds if I had not done this. I am still working on getting my mind to give up the appetite since my stomach can't...stomach it...anymore...

[Jazzly 0]

I am almost at my one year bandiversary, one month away and i am down 53 pounds. I was feeling so good about the attention and the size of my my clothes going from a 26 to a 20 (tight 18) and from a 3X top to a 1X or even some XL. I started eating wrong foods and exercise was never were it should have been.

I have gotten back on program with eating and excersise is a priority now, I want to loose about 50 more. So I am halfway there!!! Thanks to the BAND!

[lsmedic 0]

I am 3 1/2 months post-op. I had lost 38 pounds and then vitually stopped, even with doing a cardio workout 30 minutes a day (bicycle, treadmill and stairclimber). I was getting really frustrated and one of the trainers at the gym suggested I try some of the classes. He said that I needed to change up the routine so my body didn't get used to it. I am doing 2-3 classes at week. It seems to have jump-started the weight loss again. I have lost a total of 43 pounds now. He also told me to quit concentrating on the scale, and to look at how my clothes fit and how much energy I had as opposed to just the weight. It has helped alot. I still get frustrated because I am in impatient person, but I keep telling myself I didn't gain it overnight and I am not going to lose it overnight.l :thumbdown:

[Apples2 19]

Proud to say that I lost 54lbs on 6 mo pre-op diet and 85lbs after band in 11 month time for a total of 139lbs lost

[Blaze21 5]

Way to go Apples2

[Jul 0]

I'm stiil trying, I seem to be on the worst platau ever!!!

[Apples2 19]

Way to go Apples2

Thanks, Blaze...getting to goal was a chore, maintanence is a chore, but, what in life isn't????? I am living this new lifestyle and plan to continue to stay healthy and happy.