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Hi Everyone-
It has been on my mind lately to start a new post as a positive, motivational, and inspiring thread. I have noticed several threads lately where those considering surgery are asking if it is 'possible' to lose 100 pounds with the band. My answer to that is...Yes, it definitely is. Many say it is not realistic. But I have watched the amazing progress of LBT members on the board, and believe it is not only realistic, it is happening to many of our LBT members all around us. And for those that aren't quite there yet, many members are extremely close. As time goes by with lapband increasing in popularity and the number of LBT members growing everyday, I believe the list is only going to increase by leaps and bounds.
Any and all weight loss is a huge accomplishment for us all. While I realize that many members don't need to lose 100 pounds or more, many do. And for those who do, it offers not only motivation to see that other bandsters have done it...but most importantly it offers the hope that it can be done with the band!
This will be a running thread to offer positive motivation, inspiration, hope, and encouragement. Please PM me or post here to have your name added to the growing list when you hit 100 pounds lost, or if you want your amount lost updated. Congratulations to everyone on any and all weight loss!
Member/Amount Lost
A1ikou 101
Alexandra 125
Alexra 125
Angie C 110
Anillacookie 125
Apryl Showers 101
Arcael 101 :welcomeB:
Audrey 188
Ausie Jode 125
Aussie chick 152
Banded in KS 120
Babsyintx 154
Beachbum 102
BeckyinTexas 148
BelBo2 106
Bermy 118
BethinSeattle 164
Big Ethel 132
Bigmom 115
Bigolalaskan 200 :wow2:
Big Paul 150
Brittwoman 123
Burnsun 124
Bushbaby 101
Cadydid 102
Cambron KD 110
CaramelDiva1922 106
Carlene 130
Chunk 100
Cmstant 101
Corinnasue 125
Coyotegirl 107
Dadunwoody 132
DCPrincess 123
DebMoses (Wife of Frank) 135
DeltaDawn 132
Desertmom 132
Donali 100
Donovine 130
DowMoses (Frank) 165
Eleebana2 136
Emileekaye 104.5
Emmy27 117
Fauxnaif 110
FighterGirl 120
Firegirl 115
Fireman20 115
Firemanschic 142
Fionna 203 :wow2:
Fran21497 101
Frisky 146
Fuelman 230:wow2:
GayleTX 100 :welcomeB:
Giveyouthemoon 100
Glossylips9084 227 :wow2:
Gurly 101
Happenin'wa 240:wow2:
Heathergurl 129 :welcomeB:
Hodegard 113
IamCanadian25 110
Illude 376 :wow2: :wow2: :wow2:
Iluvsammys 115
Itsyvonne 110
Jack 102
Jackal1209 201 :wow2:
Jammin and Losin 100
Janie 132
Jqpublic 118
Julie Dizz 170
JulieK 101
JulieNYC 100
Kimmcneely 100
KLM3hrt 109
Ktbanded 100 Our 100th member!!!!!!!!!:clap2:
La Madam 104
Lapbandit 105
Leighhoffman 140
Lioness81970 109
LisanJason 100
Lisaru2 118
MLJ 100
Melissalee 118
MicheleMonops 132
Michelle36 110
Molynn 100
Monymo 110
Moonshadow 132
MsButterKup23 112
Mstein 156
Muffinbirdie 125
Nigel 100
Nora33 106
Old 100
OUSooner 108
Patty103 105
PFernandez 100
Puddinpie 100
Rere49 151
Rharriet62 100
Rockin' Robyn 157
Sascijo 101
ShellyJ 133
Shirley77519 103 :welcomeB:
Shirley Rohr 116
Sue72704 144
Sunni 116
Sunnykim 102
Suzan72704 154
Tamazon 59 100
Terese 156
TexasBlueBonnet 132
Thinkthin 101
Those eyes 2004 143
Tilly 128
Tracy in Texas 112
Tricia 115
Vera 115
Wheetsin 103
Whippledaddy 108
YiannisD 158
Zennie98 150 :welcomeB:
dream716 105
121 Members of the LBT 100 Pound Club and Growing!!!
(or I should say shrinking )
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Hi Everyone-
It has been on my mind lately to start a new post as a positive, motivational, and inspiring thread. I have noticed several threads lately where those considering surgery are asking if it is 'possible' to lose 100 pounds with the band. My answer to that is...Yes, it definitely is. Many say it is not realistic. But I have watched the amazing progress of LBT members on the board, and believe it is not only realistic, it is happening to many of our LBT members all around us. And for those that aren't quite there yet, many members are extremely close. As time goes by with lapband increasing in popularity and the number of LBT members growing everyday, I believe the list is only going to increase by leaps and bounds.
Any and all weight loss is a huge accomplishment for us all. While I realize that many members don't need to lose 100 pounds or more, many do. And for those who do, it offers not only motivation to see that other bandsters have done it...but most importantly it offers the hope that it can be done with the band!
This will be a running thread to offer positive motivation, inspiration, hope, and encouragement. Please PM me or post here to have your name added to the growing list when you hit 100 pounds lost, or if you want your amount lost updated. Congratulations to everyone on any and all weight loss!
Member/Amount Lost
A1ikou 101
Alexandra 125
Alexra 125
Angie C 110
Anillacookie 125
Apryl Showers 101
Arcael 101 :welcomeB:
Audrey 188
Ausie Jode 125
Aussie chick 152
Banded in KS 120
Babsyintx 154
Beachbum 102
BeckyinTexas 148
BelBo2 106
Bermy 118
BethinSeattle 164
Big Ethel 132
Bigmom 115
Bigolalaskan 200 :wow2:
Big Paul 150
Brittwoman 123
Burnsun 124
Bushbaby 101
Cadydid 102
Cambron KD 110
CaramelDiva1922 106
Carlene 130
Chunk 100
Cmstant 101
Corinnasue 125
Coyotegirl 107
Dadunwoody 132
DCPrincess 123
DebMoses (Wife of Frank) 135
DeltaDawn 132
Desertmom 132
Donali 100
Donovine 130
DowMoses (Frank) 165
Eleebana2 136
Emileekaye 104.5
Emmy27 117
Fauxnaif 110
FighterGirl 120
Firegirl 115
Fireman20 115
Firemanschic 142
Fionna 203 :wow2:
Fran21497 101
Frisky 146
Fuelman 230:wow2:
GayleTX 100 :welcomeB:
Giveyouthemoon 100
Glossylips9084 227 :wow2:
Gurly 101
Happenin'wa 240:wow2:
Heathergurl 129 :welcomeB:
Hodegard 113
IamCanadian25 110
Illude 376 :wow2: :wow2: :wow2:
Iluvsammys 115
Itsyvonne 110
Jack 102
Jackal1209 201 :wow2:
Jammin and Losin 100
Janie 132
Jqpublic 118
Julie Dizz 170
JulieK 101
JulieNYC 100
Kimmcneely 100
KLM3hrt 109
Ktbanded 100 Our 100th member!!!!!!!!!:clap2:
La Madam 104
Lapbandit 105
Leighhoffman 140
Lioness81970 109
LisanJason 100
Lisaru2 118
MLJ 100
Melissalee 118
MicheleMonops 132
Michelle36 110
Molynn 100
Monymo 110
Moonshadow 132
MsButterKup23 112
Mstein 156
Muffinbirdie 125
Nigel 100
Nora33 106
Old 100
OUSooner 108
Patty103 105
PFernandez 100
Puddinpie 100
Rere49 151
Rharriet62 100
Rockin' Robyn 157
Sascijo 101
ShellyJ 133
Shirley77519 103 :welcomeB:
Shirley Rohr 116
Sue72704 144
Sunni 116
Sunnykim 102
Suzan72704 154
Tamazon 59 100
Terese 156
TexasBlueBonnet 132
Thinkthin 101
Those eyes 2004 143
Tilly 128
Tracy in Texas 112
Tricia 115
Vera 115
Wheetsin 103
Whippledaddy 108
YiannisD 158
Zennie98 150 :welcomeB:
121 Members of the LBT 100 Pound Club and Growing!!!
(or I should say shrinking )
dream716 105
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I workout 4 days a week
2 days 1 hour cardio and half hour weights
2 days 30 mins each weight training and abs.
I have lost 105 lbs, so it works for me.
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Yea its nornally our own fault and we do learn from it......... again and again.........
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I can only share my experience coz lots of people get stuck just once and they learn how not to do it again, but I got stuck quite a lot as I approached restriction. But with each episode, I learnt a little more about what I had to do to not have it happen.
Having said that I got stuck a couple of nights ago after not being stuck for over 1/2 a year because my band felt tight and I ate rice that wasn't properly cooked, and I ate it fast because I was talking to someone and not paying attention. Because I hadn't been stuck in ages, I just assumed I'd be ok. But I obviously wasn't!
So if you make mistakes like that, it can happen.
I have had that happen and it does suck!!! I ll be 3 years with my band feb 2.
down 100
. it never ends....:-)
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I felt the same way, but think Positive!!!!! Your coming a longway with wonderfull results. You Feel Good and You Look good. The extra skin is the last part of this jounary and a minor part for the great appearance you presently have. Just think where you started and to think would you have ever gotten this far, specially you your boyfriends support. The next stag will just be another prize for you... YOuR Nunber ONE!!!
Anyone else feeling depressed about extra skin?? I am really trying to keep positive and know that I can start talking to a plastic surgeon soon. But lately its been really hard!! Looking in the mirror and all you see is extra skin!!! Its gross to me. Even though my boyfriend constantly tells me how beautiful I am its like I dont believe him.
How do I even deal with this? its been 2 weeks of me feeling disgusted with myself. Ive tried looking back at pre surgery pictures and those are also disgusting but its not helping!!
Is this a normal phase??
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I work out 3 maybe 4 (xtra cardio) days a week. i do 2 days(weekends) of cardio for 1 hour and workout for about 30mins after.
the other days i work with a trainer for 30mins
i have lost 102 lbs and tone up good.
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My Port was replaced with a low profile one...
Yes, rest and recover and keep us posted! Would love to know if your port was involved at all...or is it high enough up that the doc wouldnt be near it?
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Hi Bob, had mine done May 3 I agree pain wasn't that bad after the first day. results ar pretty good and still healing.
I thought the weight of the skin remove was more as well, Dr said most people believe that. mine was about 6 lbs.
Thanks all!!
Unfortunately, I am fighting the nicotine demon. First cigarette when I came home gave me such a head rush that is scared the shit out of me and I swore I wouldn't light another.
I just put the 5th one out. I need to stop this insane habit before it kills me.
I only have 2 left and can't drive and my neighbors would never drive to get more. So, hopefully tomorrow will be easier.
PS. They released me about 24 hours following surgery. Not same day.
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My panni is scheduled for May 3 2011, can't wait for the extra skin is removed. its cost about 7000 all together
in the hospital and out patient. Has anyone seen a smaller waist ? do you see a difference?
How long was it before you were able to move around? lots of pain?
I am scheduled for a panniculectomy 5/24/11, how are you doing thus far?
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I got a date for a panniculectomy but now was told that my port may have to be changed to a smaller one before the panniculectomy. i have to pay for the
panniculectomy because the insurance don't cover it after 3 appeals and 5 doctor leters. Is it true that the port has to be changed? i keep hitting a brick wall,,,,,,,, help
I just had a Panniculectomy this past Monday 20th. So far I am happy with it. I just wish he could have done the TT as I wanted it done. But he told me that the Lap Band port was in the way and he would not touch that. I am in compression garments for 4 weeks and doing well. I was cut from hip to hip for the Panni with one drain. He did not have to move my belly button and I did not stay over night. I was given the choice to stay but I hate over night stays at hospitals, can't rest!!!! If you have any questions give me a shout!:rolleyes2:
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good luck, i couldn't get it covered... on my third appeal
paying for it and hope to get appeal to cover it up
My insurance didn't pay anything for my band..... Insurances states it will not pay for any weight loss related procedures. Insurances is BCBS high risk pool Texas
How do you get insurances to pay? Many state their BCBS paid for their plastic surgery.
Please tell me how! I NEED a TT but am still 50 lbs from goal. If I can get this figured out I can at least plan toward a TT when I lose more weight.
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Where in New York can you do this?
Is there a center? or doctor?
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I'm down 84 lbs my goal is 6lbs away and its the hardest to get to. I work out 4 days a week with 3 day of 1 hour cardio. Had 2 adjustments and don't see the need for another when i'm so close. Was banded on feb 2 2009
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WOW!!! very very COOL!
I was going to go for the Tummy Tuck but he told me i really don't need it because i have tight musules. I drop like your middle picture.
Your's came out GREAT!!
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I'm waiting for an approval from UHC for a panniculectomy.
I have lost 67LBS down from 283,. had my band on Feb 2 2010.
Hate this excess skin, the rash's and the cuts kill me.
Has anyone had this done and are there pictures? I was told the a Tummy Tuck wouldn't be covered but this will. :smile2:
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How long before you get a Tummy Tuck?
I'm down 70 lbs and really don't like all this loose skin. only 15 lbs to go
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i am drinking, just real slow. i went to the gym and drank on bottle Water, then camme home and had a Protein drink. each took an hour.
Just get that little burn feeling at times if i go to fast. I guess it's helding ? i'm calling to morrow to check. tryied a little scramble eggs today, went down but like i said some bruning, like acid.
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i figure i'll give it a week, it seems to be better whem i drink or eat hot Soup or room temp Water. how many fills have u had? its great to someone using the same dr. he's back monday from haiti. :biggrin: i'm on Facebook and i'm at dream716@inbox.com if u like to chat.. or here...:-)
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I had my second (01/28/2010) adjustment and now at 6cc. I'm drinking Water and Soup and Jello but i only can take a very small amount and feel it in my chest each time. is this normal? How long does this effect last?
Surgeon: Dr. Nick Gabriel of St. Catherine's of Sienna Medical Center, Smithtown, NY
Banded: 02/02/09
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I was banded in feb 2 2009. so far i lost 31 bs to date.
Doctor will not fill unless i'm nott losing.
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Lost 77 lbs, still feel "fat"?
in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
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I know that feeling. I still feel fat and i know i'm not after loseing 105lbs. I'm healthier than when I began, off all meds. But I still think fat. i guess its just something just to work on. Congratualtions on your success