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Just wanted to let everyone know I reached my goal of 140 pounds today! I am very pleased with my band! It took 1 year and 4 months but it was time well spent! Now time to work on some toning to everyone...keep going even when it gets tough just keep pushing through...its not always easy but well worth it in the end

Just wanted to let everyone know I reached my goal of 140 pounds today! I am very pleased with my band! It took 1 year and 4 months but it was time well spent! Now time to work on some toning to everyone...keep going even when it gets tough just keep pushing through...its not always easy but well worth it in the end

Just wanted to let everyone know I reached my goal of 140 pounds today! I am very pleased with my band! It took 1 year and 4 months but it was time well spent! Now time to work on some toning to everyone...keep going even when it gets tough just keep pushing through...its not always easy but well worth it in the end

Just wanted to let everyone know I reached my goal of 140 pounds today! I am very pleased with my band! It took 1 year and 4 months but it was time well spent! Now time to work on some toning to everyone...keep going even when it gets tough just keep pushing through...its not always easy but well worth it in the end

Just wanted to let everyone know I reached my goal of 140 pounds today! I am very pleased with my band! It took 1 year and 4 months but it was time well spent! Now time to work on some toning to everyone...keep going even when it gets tough just keep pushing through...its not always easy but well worth it in the end

Just wanted to let everyone know I reached my goal of 140 pounds today! I am very pleased with my band! It took 1 year and 4 months but it was time well spent! Now time to work on some toning to everyone...keep going even when it gets tough just keep pushing through...its not always easy but well worth it in the end

I had my band Oct 2011 and have lost 118 pounds so far! I wore a 22 jeans on surgery day and can currently fit into size 8 and am working on a 6! I am of normal bmi now and just feel so much better in general. I am 2 pounds away from my goal of 140 pounds! Yep I love my band and my new life

I had my band Oct 2011 and have lost 118 pounds so far! I wore a 22 jeans on surgery day and can currently fit into size 8 and am working on a 6! I am of normal bmi now and just feel so much better in general. I am 2 pounds away from my goal of 140 pounds! Yep I love my band and my new life

I had my band Oct 2011 and have lost 118 pounds so far! I wore a 22 jeans on surgery day and can currently fit into size 8 and am working on a 6! I am of normal bmi now and just feel so much better in general. I am 2 pounds away from my goal of 140 pounds! Yep I love my band and my new life

I am able to wear my senior class ring! That hasn't fit in...well a lonnngggg time lol I also went from a size 22 to an 8! 118 pounds gone in 16 months!

I am able to wear my senior class ring! That hasn't fit in...well a lonnngggg time lol I also went from a size 22 to an 8! 118 pounds gone in 16 months!

I am able to wear my senior class ring! That hasn't fit in...well a lonnngggg time lol I also went from a size 22 to an 8! 118 pounds gone in 16 months!

I had my band Oct 2011 and have lost 118 pounds so far! I wore a 22 jeans on surgery day and can currently fit into size 8 and am working on a 6! I am of normal bmi now and just feel so much better in general. I am 2 pounds away from my goal of 140 pounds! Yep I love my band and my new life

I am able to wear my senior class ring! That hasn't fit in...well a lonnngggg time lol I also went from a size 22 to an 8! 118 pounds gone in 16 months!

Dawn checking in at 143. NSV for me this week. I am now officially a size 8!

Dawn checking in at 145.7. That's a 1.4 loss from last week! My goal for the month was 146! I made it

Dawn checking in at 145.7. That's a 1.4 loss from last week! My goal for the month was 146! I made it

Well I think I've just had the most mind blowing NSV yet (and I've had a lot of them!)
When I started this journey a year ago, I wore a size 46. I had to special order all my clothes online because I couldn't find clothes big enough to fit me in stores, not even the plus size stores. I gave up wearing blue jeans decades ago.
Today, for the first time in 20 years, I am wearing size 18 jeans.
I SO love my band!!!
(below is my happy dance!)

I got my surgens office to text me the before photo they took of me! So here is a side by side comparison!
I went from 260 to 158 in 13 months. From a size 22 pants to a size 10

Hi there! I was banded Oct 2011 by Dr. Jesse! They are great

I got my surgens office to text me the before photo they took of me! So here is a side by side comparison!
I went from 260 to 158 in 13 months. From a size 22 pants to a size 10

A year ago today, January 6, 2012, I had Lap Band surgery. I remember being scared out of mind and seriously considering canceling the whole thing. I cannot not tell how glad I am I didn't give into that fear and went through with it.
I have lost 175 pounds in the last year!
I've lost it by simply monitoring my calorie intake and portion size, making good food choices, walking, and learning to work with my band. I won't lie and say it's easy but it's not hard either. It's work. The biggest adjustment has been getting used to a new, healthy way of thinking and living. I still have a little ways to go before I reach goal, but I'm confident I'll be there by my second band anniversary.
To all those who are told you can't lose a lot of weight with the band, or you are too big or your BMI is too high to be successful with the band- I am living proof that's not true. The band is work and you can be successful with your band as long as you're willing to work for it.
Thanks to everyone for being there for the last year of support and encouragement!!!

Dawn checking in at 151. Stayed the same again this week. I know check in is Tuesdays but Saturdays are easier for me

Banded 10/19/11 starting weight was 260. Current weight is 151. 109 pounds lost so far

Checking in at 150.9! 2 pounds lost this week. .9 to go for this months goal! 10.9 pounds to my ultimate goal