I am just shy of my ten month bandiversary and have lost 100 pounds! Holy cow....I can't even believe it. I still have about 50 to go to reach goal. A very special thank you to CROD123 who has been such an inspiration to me! Her and I met on the boards here when she formed a local support group. She doesn't know just how much she has helped me and even better, has become such a good friend! Love ya Cheri! For those who are considering the band, let me just say that it is one of the best things I have ever done for MYSELF! When people ask how I am so successful with the band, I tell them that I risked my life to have this surgery, and I am not going to have done that in vain! I have young children and I not only want to be around for them, I want to LIVE and PLAY with them. I can run now for the first time in a long, long time. Anyway, good luck to everyone. These message boards are priceless and are a big part of my success too!

Congratulations!

Congrats!!!! I'm in Texas too and am just starting out in my journey!! Like you, I have two little kids that I need to be around for. I would love to hear about how you think you reached such an amazing milestone, while others don't seem to be that successful??? Awesome and congrats on losing the 100lbs!!!

Well done! Keep up the good work!

Congratulations! Well said!

That's wonderful... What a great milestone. I hope to be where you are 6 months from now... I love my band and believe it was the 2nd best decision I've made in my life... my first was marrying my husband... I only wish I did it sooner, but 6 weeks after my surgery, I feel great and healthy. I am off all my medications and have more energy than I have in years. I had alot of weight to lose but I'm on my way now... and even though I just had my first fill... I've lost 44 pounds so far. Here's to more great success for both of us! You're an inspiration!

Mommy2Ps

Here are some of the things I have done consistently that have contributed to my success:

1. Eat a lot of protein. I try to get 60-75 grams per day.

2. Eat a minimum amount of carbs. I try to keep my carbs under 50/day. Once you get good restriction, that will be easy to do because you will not be eating bread anymore.

3. Get in some form of exercise, even if it is just walking around the block for 30 minutes/4 days per week. Once the weight starts coming off, you will want to do more.

4. When you hit a plateau, change things up a bit. With your diet, or exercise plan.

5. Keep your appointments with your doctor. Get your fills when needed.

6. Get your 8 hours of sleep every night.

7. Go to support group meetings. I currently go to 4 or 5 different support groups. You will meet like minded people who are enthusiastic about sharing their success stories. You will find yourself taking a little bit of each person's info and applying what works for you to your journey.

8. When you reach a mini-goal, do something nice for yourself. Get a pedicure, or buy some new perfume. Try to make the treats non food related.

9. Let yourself have food treats occasionally. Once or twice a month I allow myself some ice cream. If I buy it, I buy the no sugar added kind. It tastes pretty good. The importants part here is planning it. I don't feel guilty if I have planned a treat.

Didn't mean to turn this into a book. Those are the things that come to mind. Good luck in your journey and let me know if I can answer any of your questions.

Congratulations!

Wow, that's amazing!:thumbup::drool: :sad: You also have great tips! Cheers to you and your continued success!:confused::party:

Janice, I am so proud of you! You have worked hard to achieve this goal. The best is yet to come when we will meet all of our goals. Thank you for all the support and wonderful advice you have given me over the past 9½ months. This is a journey none of us need to do alone, it had been so much fun meeting you and going to support meetings with you and just knowing you are only a phone call away.

You have been there when I have been stuck, been gurgling, been too tight or throwing up blood! Always an inspiration and full of advice that we can not read in a book. My journey has been fun and made much easier by having you as my friend.

To everyone . . . if you are just starting or have been on this journey for a while. Find you a friend who is going through what you are and befriend them. Their support is priceless. We met on this board and Janice has proven what it to be suppotive, encouraging and true to herself and all she meets. She has worked hard and worked along with her band. She deserves as great big YAHOO!!!!!!

Big congratulations to you!

great job!

Hi,

I am so proud of you. You are an inspiration to me. I am struggling I got banded Dec 16, 2009. I have lost 59 pounds. I keep bouncing around this weight...I am working out 5 days per week. I was happy to read your success story and about your committment to keep on working hard to lose! Mommy 1558