In the home stretch

[BillOh 13]

I hit a new low this morning (Yea, I'm here bragging, that is what you are here for :thumbup: ) I'm in the home stretch for the last 15 pounds. Based on recent results I'm guessing it will take 15-30 weeks to get there. Anyone else lose faster in the last few pounds?

(So glad I did this)

[Brockbabe82 0]

congrats!!! I hope the rest of your journey is as fast and successful as it has been thus far.

[Libbyjane1976 1]

Wow that is awesome. Congrats!

[2Flyguys 13]

i'm right with u billoh!!!!!!!!!!!! 11 pounds 2 go!!!!!!!!!!!!! lets do this together!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Shamrockgirl60 1]

Congratulations great job

[BillOh 13]

i'm right with u billoh!!!!!!!!!!!! 11 pounds 2 go!!!!!!!!!!!!! lets do this together!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow, 125 lost. When were you banded? My wife lost 125 in a year with the bypass.

Never mind, I took a closer look at your signature, you've lost 125 in around 10 months!

Edited May 27, 2009 by BillOh

[BillOh 13]

Congratulations great job

I see you have lost a lot as well. You are at the 27 BMI. How did you choose your goal weight. A 23 BMI is one of the lower goals I've seen. I selected 195 because I remember I looked good when I was last at that weight (1988). Once I get there I may set another goal of 183 which would be a BMI of 24, which I believe is the top end of healthy.

[2Flyguys 13]

i was banded on october 6th 2008....these last 17 have been the hardest!!!! i'm running.... power walking...riding my bike and even trying to jump rope them off....lol....these last 11 will probably hang on 4 dear life!!!!!!!!!! i went to my m.d. yesterday...she said i have an under active thyroid and prescribed medication...she said it will help my weight loss....well see!!!!!!!!!! good luck and congrats to u and ur wife!!!!!!!!!!!

[WorkingMom 0]

Way to go! What an inspiration! Keep going, you WILL do this!

[Donnainva 0]

I just wanted to post

GO Bucks!

I miss living in Columbus

and congrats with all the weight loss:smile:

[silvers320 12]

I am with you guys these last 10lbs have been a real SOB. I lose 3 of them - put it back on- it stays on for a week or so - I lose 2. In the world of Charlie Brown - UGH!!!!

I am past my orginal goal so that makes me happy but these last 10 are hanging on like an Astor on the Titantic.

[Shamrockgirl60 1]

I see you have lost a lot as well. You are at the 27 BMI. How did you choose your goal weight. A 23 BMI is one of the lower goals I've seen. I selected 195 because I remember I looked good when I was last at that weight (1988). Once I get there I may set another goal of 183 which would be a BMI of 24, which I believe is the top end of healthy.

BillOh I have a small frame. In my 20's and early 30's I weighted between 110 and 125. I looked good at around 130 as I got older. I gained my weight in my 40's and 50's will combo of overeating, thyroid going on the fritz and menopause. A deadly combination to keep weight off.

I am 158 and feel great but I want the 28 lbs off. I will then give my self a 5-10 lb. leeway around that number. But with my 6th fill I truly now have my sweet spot. If I lose that sweet spot, I can get it back with a 7th fill.

As the weight goes off the band gets loose that's why I wanted the band. So that it's adjustable. Most of the people

I have known that had bypass, have not done well with it. they have problems with their bowels, keeping their nutrients up and then they sometimes slowly over time stretch out the pouch. And gain some or all or more of the weight they lost back.

The band is slower, but I think much more user friendly.

Good luck again.

Pati

Edited May 27, 2009 by Shamrockgirl60