Dawn200321

This is my 2nd holiday season but my first having my family with me so my first with big meals lol. My plan is just to eat a little of everything! I'm not worried at all because I know my band will keep me in check lol

For me its been easy. Sure there are times I get frustrated when things won't go down easily or I am stuck but I have NEVER regretted this surgery. I am down 100 pounds in a little over a year. I have 18 pounds to my goal and I know now I can do it. I tried to lose weight by myself before and never was successful. What was hard was being 260 pounds and enduring all that went along with that

I wasn't quite as big as you but statred at 260...lost 100 pounds in a little over a year. NO loose skin..none...arms and legs are flabby and need toning but no loose skin. I'm 30 years old and 5'5"

So as of this morning I have lost 100 pounds! According to MFP anyways. When I started my journey I promised myself that when I lost 100 pounds I would dig out my old photos and finally look at them. I did this today and I have to say all I did was cry...how could I have ever let myself get so big? I looked awful. None the less I had to look at the pictures to remind myself why I had surgery and why I can NEVER go back. So am I the only one who weeps at old photos of themselves or am I not alone. Thanks for reading...I just had to get my feelings out to folks who would understand...as my.family really doesnt

Dawn checking in at 158.2..down 2 this week and one way from goal! Also had an nsv this week! Was able to fit into my size 10 goal jeans!

100 pounds in a year starting at 260...not bad if I say so myself

Sorry....gotta disagree on this...you should see the "crap food" I've eaten then past year...I just eat much less and I exercise quite a bit

Thanks guys! The worst part is when I was that big I still thought I looked ok. I can see now that the weight was not flattering at all lol. I just wanna say that I LOVE this site. It has been great motivation over the last year to be able to keep going! You guys are all a wonderful support system!

That's awesome! My DL photo looks nothing like me now and most people do a double take...lol I get some comments...I had an apartment manager look at my DL then look at me with amazment...and all he could say was WOW great job! I'm to lazy to get a new photo so I commend you for that! Great job on the weight loss! Congrats

Dawn checking in at 160.2 this week...loss of 2.2 pounds

I have been stuck in public many many times. I usually just excuse myself to the restroom and do what I gotta lol. Its not anyone elses buisness. At least this is how I see it. Best thing is eat very slowly and chew chew chew...I know you did that so all I can say is I guess sometime it can't be avoided no matter how hard we try

Name, real or screen~Dawn Goal weight for November 29th~157 Weight on November 1st~162.4 Age~30 Dietary goal for November~More Protein Exercise goal for November~4-5 times a week Personal goal for November~ Date banded~10/19/11 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~96 pounds What is your favorite Thanksgiving/November Activity?~Being with family

Dawn checking in at 162.4...I'm down .2 whoopie lol oh well better than a gain I guess

You look fantastic! Great work!

I too am a food addict. I know exactly what you're going through. I used to tell my ex husband that I was going to start eating better and I would drive through mcdonalds and get two cheeseburgers and eat them all...of course I would ditch the evidence before I got home. Lol...I can honestly say the lap band has changed my life in soo many ways. First thing is I don't get hungry in between meals like I used to. I used to snack all day long and then eat my regular meal at the alloted times. 2nd and most important I have learned will power...I don't know how but someway the band changed me and my whole way of thinking. Now I can sit down with chips or something and instead of the whole bag I have learned to eat just one serving size. Also I don't feel the need to eat these things on a daily basis anymore. The band is a wonderful tool and no it won't stop you from eating the whole bag of cookies or chips you have to want and be willing to learn these things. However it is a wonderful tool if you eat better. It will help you eat smaller portions of healthier foods and it will keep you feeling full for hours at a time

Hi all! My one year band anniversary was yesterday and I am very close to being 100 pounds down! I still wanna lose another 20 or so but I thought I would share my photo from yesterday with all of you! I am very happy with the results of the band and I have no regrets what so ever! My before pic is my profile pic.

Thanks everyone!

Thanks everyone! The biggest difference for me is waking up each morning and looking in the mirror and saying...YES YOU CAN DO THIS!

Thank u!

Oh my goodness yes! I used to wake up in sooo much pain everyday...I had to take two ibproufain (sp)? In the morning. I no longer need them. Now when I wake up I get up and have energy...no pain! I am a much happier person and have so much more confidence! Thank you for your kind words!

Dawn checking in at 162.6. Down .8 this week

Mine had to be emptied before gallbladder removel...usually they can refill after a wek or two

I didn't use them at all in the beginning but lately I have been using them a little more...no issues

I eat pizza about once or twice a week! Love it!