whittycent

I still have another 30-35 pounds to lose, but it's my most recent "before and after"
228 pounds lost (so far). The before pic was the day of my surgery 20 months ago. The after pic is my daughter and I both in the pants from the before pic.

So I have battled my weight since I was a teenager and nothing has lasted. As a young adult I lost 50lb quickly and gained back 75. It has always been an uphill battle and thanks to the support of my family and friends I have decided to get a lap band. I am scheduled for surgery Oct 3. I am beyond excited. My best friend had the procedure done three years ago and has lost a whopping "150" lbs. I hope that I can maintain my weightloss as well as she has. I am so excited to have join this forum so that I can hear about your experiences with lap band.

Here goes nothing!!!

2 weeks before surgery

13 months after surgery, lost 140 pounds

Pre-weightloss jeans

From a size 26 to a 6!!

I was banded just about 4 months ago on 11/6/12. I have lost 66lbs so far I did this before and after picture a few weeks ago when I hit the 60lbs lost mark. The before picture was from Spetember 2011, and was not at my heaviest weight. I am looking forward to more progress!

Hey there everyone. I've been a member here for a long time, but I haven't been on in years. I've been busy with my school, work and life, and I am finally at a good place in my life with everything. I thought I would pop in and let everyone know how I was doing, and hopefully inspire a few of you!!
I got my Lap Band in December of 2008. I weighed 395 pounds at my heaviest, right before surgery. With the help of my band, I have lost almost 200 pounds. I currently weigh 195 pounds and I am still losing!!
Besides changing my diet to the general knowledge things (no fast food or processed food) I increased my physical activity tenfold. I park as far away as seems sane, and take the stairs everywhere. I haven't been in an elevator in over two years!! If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask.
I attached a before/after picture for all to see

I just got great news, BCBS TX will approve my TT after I've had my band for 6 months! Although I was only approved because I had a C-Section, I'm thrilled that the procedure has been approved and will take care of one of my most stubborn areas! Woo hoo!

Woo hoo well done you.. You must feel fab.. Its funny I was told not to lose too much weight. I've lost 77 llbs, I think people are just used too seeing you bigger..wel done you. the band only helped you did the hard bit..
Sent from my GT-S5830 using LapBandTalk

I have lost 50 lbs and now people are saying how much more are you gonna lose? I had a goal when I started and I am hoping to meet it.. yes people that know you as heavy think you are too thin when you lose a good deal of weight.. I am sticking to my plan ...

I'm scheduled for 9/10 too

I just got my surgery date of Sept 10 today.

I also had to do 6 months with my insurance. I actually have my final appt tomorrow with the surgeon and will get my surgery date. I was really excited for the first few months, but then at around month 4 my excitement started waning. But now that I am in the final stretch, I have been reading a lot of blogs and other peoples experiences. Its helped going back and reading all of their experiences since so many are several years out. I see what these other people were able to accomplish and reminds me of what I want to accomplish with the band.