With one week to spare...

[dab 0]

...Within one week of being two years post op - I have hit the 300+ lost mark.

It has slowed down quite a bit in the last couple months compared to what it has been - but I have now lost 301 pounds as of this morning.

Just a testimate that anyone out there can do it if I can. Sometimes, when I felt like I might not make it - I would come and read the comments from all of you on both my threads and others......they are very uplifting and a big part of the success I have been able to have.

So - congrats to all those who post here for being part of OUR 300+ weight loss!

Happy Labor Day to All!

Dab

[123crod 170]

WOW!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! You have done GREAT! You should be so proud of yourself!!!

[MoxieDO 0]

OMG!!! Congrats!!!

That is really all I can say, truly amazing!

[RestlessMonkey 7]

That's really great! Did you follow a diet, or just try to make healthy choices? I'd love it if you'd share how you used the band to get you so close to your goal!

[Brockbabe82 0]

Amazing. Congrats to you and your wonderful journey!

[NJBOUNCER 0]

You Rock!!! Keep going strong!! You keep us going by posting your success stories..

[dab 0]

RestlessMonkey -

I have said it before - I am not the poster child by any means.

It has come pretty easy for me - and I am both fortunate and thankful for that.

For the first 12-14 months religously I attempted to eat per the guidelines as far as food types. I would eat a few bites of Protein followed by a couple bites of vegetables and then if I was still able to eat I would finish up with a starchy food.< /p>

Very very few sweets - I substituted my sweet tooth eating by going to two Viactive Calcium and two Viactive Vitamin chews daily.

I didn't and don't exercise that much - but try not to lead a sedintary lifestyle.

I have slowly been going back to a "normal" diet lifestyle. I am drinking a few beers on the weekends and am eating more "regular" options. I don't each much quantity - but do mix up the Protein, veg's, starches and other food groups now.

I am sensible about what I do because if I attempt to eat too much or too fast I will start to feel my nose run and my saliva start to produce. That reminder keeps me in check because I don't like that to happen.

As for quantity - here is an example of what I can do if I eat slowly.

Breakfast - Bacon digests good - I can eat 3 pieces of bacon and part of an egg if I go slow. Maybe one or two small bites of crispy hash browns if I go real slow.

Breakfast is usually just two Viactives with a cup of skim milk while waiting on the coffee to get done and then two big cups of coffee with French vanilla Creamer.< /p>

lunch - I try and have Soup if possible. Brocolli/Chedder is a favorite or French Onion is another. A couple places of chicken Enchilada and I can do that if the others aren't available. I sometimes order an appetizer of O rings and will eat one, maybe two of them and give the rest to people who are with me.

If Soup isn't available I will get a grilled cheese and eat maybe half of it. The toasted bread is easier for me to digest than soft bread.

Supper - Fish digests good. I can eat fish grilled or fried...maybe two to three ounces. If it is grilled I will have a spear or two of asparagus with it or if it is fried I will eat a few potato chip style potatoes we fry with them.

Mexican is another easy digest for me. I can eat some chips and salsa while ordering and then either have one taco, a side order of guacamole with more chips or Mexican shrimp soup.

An occasional ice cream or other sweet thrown in now. I am still losing about 3 to 4 pounds per month. If I cna do that for the next four months I will be where I want to be.

Time will tell - but I think the lifestyle changes I have made are reinforced if and when I try to do something stupid by the fact of the "if you are stupid, you are going to vomit" senario.

I read something on this board a few weeks ago that I have thought about quite a few times since - I am not sure who it was that wrote it - but I think there is merit in it. "...remember, you can't gain or lose a bunch of weight in one day..."

There are those occasional days when I eat a few bites like normal and things go down good. I am able to sneak in a second taco or an extra small piece or two of fish....something of that sort. I remember that if that is the case - I have to be extra good the next day to make up for that.

Hope that helps explain it - but just remember it is a tool - if you think it is a cure-all - you are probably headed down the wrong road....it is a hell of a tool - but just one of the items you need.

dab

[marmar 0]

All I can say is WOW dab. Your posts give me soooo much hope because I have 250 to lose and because of your posts I know its possible. I think youve lost the most amount of weight with the lapband that Ive ever heard of. Congrats WOW

[justmel1957 1]

That is AWESOME!!! You rock!

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Dab I appreciate your candor. I too have a LOT to lose. I love my band; but I think, from your post, that while I have good restriction (and enjoy the ability to eat anything) I am perhaps still in need of a fill! :mad: I'll keep that in mind when I go back to my surgeon in October.

I could eat so much, before, that it's hard now to gage how much is just right! Thanks for telling me how it has worked for you. I know we're all different and have to find our own way, but information is always helpful! :sad:

[SoonToBeTheRealMe 0]

Congrats....a great accomplishment in which no one can ever take away from you!!

[KelinTx 1]

I bet you feel just marvelous, you have done such an amazing job!

[Jennifer75 0]

Thank you for the inspiration!! 300 lbs. is amazing!!!!

Congratulations!!