I am scheduled to get my band this Friday and I have 150 pounds to lose. I'm very excited, but also a tad weary. That's a big number! I'm curious to know how many of you may have lost 100 or more pounds, and if you have any secrets for the long term motivation? Honestly, I'm really hoping to get 100 pounds off in one year, but I know a 2 lb./week loss isn't always realistic.

Also, I didn't realize until reading the helpful posts here that the band is "empty" until your first fill. What's the verdict on losing between surgery and the first fill?? I was under the impression that I would feel restriction and start losing right after surgery.

Thanks for the insights! This site has been very helpful to a girl who is in the final stages of pre-op......excited enough to dance on my desk and hungry enough to eat it.

I've lost 100+ lbs since surgery, and am absolutely thrilled with the band and all it has allowed me to do. :mad:

I really hope 100 is alot better than 66 pounds of loss, cuz I am not happy so far..

and I gained a pound

I am not happy at all

Oh Nykee, 1 pound!! You are probably retaining fluid. I would be thrilled to have lost as much as you. You are doing awesome!

I have never known anything about retaining fluids in my life.. (just something I am left out of, same with yeast infections, I never had one,,) LOL

I know what your saying.. but I gained a pound in a month instead of losing cuz I began eating solids.. (LIKE I KNEW would happen)

No worries though

I have made some adjustments,, here is one.. I replaced chex mix instead of cheetos..lol

arg.. frustrations

sorry

Nykee you are doing pretty well! give a chance to be loved by yourself first don't be so strict with yourself! i believe you will win at the end and you will reach all your goals in life (and i mean ALL )

wow! Impressive. Can you give me an idea of what you eat daily. I had surgery 4.5 months ago and have only lost 20lbs. I just got to the "sweet spot". I could use the motivation right now.

I am almost at 100 lost. As of this morning I am down 97. My secret is I listen to my band and stop when I sigh (my sign of fullness) I havent exercised yet but I do chase my 4 and 2 yr olds all day long.

I am happy with my results so far as I only had my surgery 6 1/2 months ago.