100 lbs in 4 months

[marmar 0]

Thanks guys:) I am lovin this band. I will say the weight loss is slowing down and I knew it would. I am losing about 2-3 lbs a week now so Ive lost 130lbs so far and I am 7 months out of surgery so you can see its slowed down but i am not complaining. I have also relaxed a bit with my eating. Thats a good thing. I dont want to diet for the rest of my life. I am making healthy food choices and letting the band do its work too. I am also feeling great. I now know what energy feels like YAY. I dont feel trapped anymore. Its a miracle plain and simple :thumbup: Good luck to you all too.

[helpmeplease 0]

Wow! I was very discouraged until I read this post. Now, I have to figure out a plan and do it. I have not lost any weight in over 6 months. Thanks for giving me hope again!

[IAmJacksLapBand 5]

Inspirational is what you are. I started with 192 lbs to lose. I have lost 30 since my pre-op diet to one month after surgery. I have not weighed under 380 since 2005 at the earliest.

I hope to be able to continue steady loss and maybe be as successful as you. I feel so much better and noticed that I had to order a size 50 short instead of the old 54 or 56 for my vacation next week. But my tummy is still gigantic, no change there yet. But it will come if I work for it.

Thank you for helping to keep us here in the 200+ forum motivated and on track.

[helpmeplease 0]

You have done GREAT!! I have not done that well, but am now back on track. I am hopeful to lose the amount I stated. I believe it can be done. I have to get up and moving and the rest will fall into place. Thanks for your post and the best to you in your journey!

[Will_B_Healthy 0]

Wow! That is fantastic, girl. As that old song goes, "It's not where you start it's where you finish. . ."

Best wishes and God's speed!

Keep posting your results.

WB

Edited May 28, 2010 by Will_B_Healthy
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[nurse06 0]

WOW!! That is great!! Makes me feel so much better getting on here and seeing all the success stories and that people can lose a lot of weight with the band!! Keep up the good work!!

[paperplane 0]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is incredible!! How full is your band? How much do you eat at meals?

[Will_B_Healthy 0]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is incredible!! How full is your band? How much do you eat at meals?

Paperplane:

I have had two fills. I don't know how full it is though. Should I? I could feel the restriction on the second fill but that seems to diminish over time. I consciously shut down the food express by simply stopping rather than feeling full. It isn't always easy but it is important and I feel better for doing it so that is what I choose to do.

How much to I eat? My meals are in the 10 oz to 12 oz range.

3 to 4 oz of Protein (with fish I am at 4 oz; chicken, turkey, port loin, or lamb I try to stay closer to 3 oz; cottage cheese about 3.5 oz.

Veggies have gotten to be the largest portion of late: 4 - 5 oz steamed with up to a tablespoon of I can't believe it's not butter - light or garlic/herb seasoning.

fruit is alway 3 oz.

I know the company line is 1/2 Protein, 1/4 veggies, 1/4 fruit. So I may need to boost the protein and shave the other two but for now this is working for me.

For my age, weight, height, and level of activity if I keep it under 2000 calories and stay within the limits of fat, sugar, carbs, sodium, and drink 64 oz of Water, I continue to lose weight and feel FANTASTIC. That is not to say I couldn't rip through a German chocolate Cake or a plate of warm fresh-out-of-the-oven Toll House chocolate Chip Cookies, but I just choose not to. The Jello Choc Mousse and Yoplait Light Smooth & Creamy Yogurt seem to be better choices to quell the chocoholic that lurks within.

I walk every day with my dog for at least 45 minutes but sometimes longer and occasionally I will go swimming for at least 30 minutes. I will take off or miss a day every couple of weeks or so, but I try to stay as habitual about daily exercise as my commitment to logging everything I push in the pie hole.

Believe me when I say, I feel blessed with these results, but I also know I have been honest and diligent. I will be meeting with my nutritionist next month to review my food log, so there may be some adjustments and I am supposed to have another fill after that meeting.

So far, so good.

Be kind to yourself. Love life and hug a friend.

Edited August 9, 2010 by Will_B_Healthy
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[vegasvampire 0]

WAY TO GO:thumbup: You should be very happy!! I hope I can do the same.:thumbup:

[icequeen813 3]

WOW, that's awesome! ....and I thought I was "all that& a bag of chips" because I lost 58 lbs in 4 months! All kidding aside, isn't an emotional high.

[sarcasticandsmart 0]

I have lost 100lbs ! In 4 months! Im so excited. I have about 180 left to lose but I see the light at the end of a long tunnle. Im still in shock something is working LOL I love this band:)

AWESOME!!!!

[vcoleman 0]

I have lost 100lbs ! In 4 months! Im so excited. I have about 180 left to lose but I see the light at the end of a long tunnle. Im still in shock something is working LOL I love this band:)

that is so great and God bless you! im not shocked that you lost that much... men always lose faster than women! congrats.. that is a nice christmas gift to yourself!!

[PJbanster 0]

HOLY WOW! GOOD JOB!