MicheleYB

Wow!! You look fantastic!!! Congratulations!! What an amazing transformation you have taken.Michele

It took me 2 1/2 years to get from 305# to 127#. Oh yes, I exercised a lot!! Joined a gym and faithfully went 3-5 times a week. Have you had surgery yet?

Saf:

I started Post op at 305#. I now weight 127#. You can do this!! But remember, your band is just a tool; you have to do the work. You have to follow the rules!! But if you're ready, then it will work for you!! As far as the skin, I have had about 5 lbs of skin removed from my lower stomach; insurance did cover that for me because I was getting severe infections. I still have a lot of skin on my stomach, legs, and arms; which I will obviously have to pay for; but it's a save up and do as I can thing. But the next thing I'll have done is my arms; but that's a year or more down the road as it will cost about $6000.00; but I deserve it!!

Michele

You are just so sweet!!! I have lost nearly 180#. I started out at 305# and I now weight 127#. I exercise everyday for a minimum of 30 minutes. During the week when I'm at work, because of my long hours, I always use my lunch break to take a 2 mile walk. I eat at my desk and keep working after my walk. I received my band in Jan. 2007 and it's taken me 2 1/2 years to get to my goal weight. I am finally healthy and happy!!!!

Michele

Thank you very much Ms Yo. I have worked really hard at this; harder than I've worked at anything in my life I think. To "make it happen" you just simply have to strictly follow the band rules. That means no soda, you have to exercise, you have to drink your water, you have to get your protein in. Remember, the band is just a tool; it does not lose the weight for you; you lose the weight!! Diet is not in my vocabulary; lifestyle change is.

Breakfast for me mainly consists of coffee or hot tea as I tend to be very tight in the am and can't really eat. I do have a yogurt later in the morning after I've loosened up.

Lunch generally consists of a small salad and some type of protein; chicken, turkey, etc.

If I get hungry between lunch and supper, I have some cheese or yogurt.

Supper is always protein, vegetable, etc. I have not touched bread since the day I got my band. Bread bad...LOL. Let me know if there's anything more I can do to help you.

michele

Well thank you very much!! Even though I'm 2 years out, it is nice to know that I can be an inspiration to anyone!! It also helps keeps me going!!!

Congratulations on the start of your journey!! Thank you for the compliment!! You will do well!!! Keep the faith and great attitude and follow the band rules and you, too, will be successful!!!