3 yrs ago today I has my lapband surgery...

1st year got to goal 145 !!!! (Thanks Karri for being my muse)

Got the next few lbs off by Sept 08.

Have maintained my weight loss for 2 yrs !!!

(fluctuate between 136-140)

How you may ask (by following the rules)

I have finally gotten that this really is about a lifetime lifestyle change and not a diet

I eat HEALTHY 98% of the time - Allow for treats 2% of the time - Hit the gym - weights, cardio & classes 3 to 4 times a week and with the help of my little friend (the band) I have become a healthier person with tons more energy and feel 10 yrs younger..

Life is good !!! And let me tell I have always been a shopper (even at 250) but now EVERY THING looks cute on - Love being a size 4/6 - instead of 18/20 to 22/24 !!!

It's doable pple - If I can do it so can you... I am a food addict just like everyone else - the secret - take back your power !!! I walked down the candy/cookie isle in the grocery store last week and snubbed my nose at the crap... That's empowering !!!

Just gotta toot my own horn this morning !!!!

:cool::party::wink2:

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IndioGirl55 Lucky #7

Banded 7/17/07 - Goal 7/24/09 Lost 112 lbs

Dr. Bobby Bhasker-Rao Palm Springs CA -

You SHOULD be tooting your own horn! You have a lot to be proud of. You are really an inspiration to those of us looking at starting this journey.

Keep up the good work!:cool:

Thank you for sharing such inspiring words. You look fabulous!!!!

Thanks for posting your progress! I'm feeling sort of like a loser, as in I'm doing something wrong. I'm down 14 lbs in the last 2 months. I guess I am expecting a little faster. Down 30 lbs since my pre-op diet began. I guess I'm doing OK. I just am having a bad day. Feeling stressed and down on myself. I came here to get some inspiration. Your post made me remember it is possible! Thanks again!

Thanks for posting your progress! I'm feeling sort of like a loser, as in I'm doing something wrong. I'm down 14 lbs in the last 2 months. I guess I am expecting a little faster. Down 30 lbs since my pre-op diet began. I guess I'm doing OK. I just am having a bad day. Feeling stressed and down on myself. I came here to get some inspiration. Your post made me remember it is possible! Thanks again!

BubblyKori - I'm going to kick your butt !!!! Only 14 lbs in 2 months - WTH - that's 7 lbs a month - average weight loss it 1-2 lbs a week - so GF you are doing GREAT !!!!!

Heck during my weight loss phase some weeks I only lost 1/2 lbs - but it all adds up - Chill Girl..

Keep up the great work - this is a lifetime change and yep the weight doesn't come off over night - but it does come off...

Keep up the good work !!!!

Thanks for posting back! It is nice to get some positive reinforcement!

3 yrs ago today I has my LAP-BAND® surgery...

1st year got to goal 145 !!!! (Thanks Karri for being my muse)

Got the next few lbs off by Sept 08.

Have maintained my weight loss for 2 yrs !!!

(fluctuate between 136-140)

How you may ask (by following the rules)

I have finally gotten that this really is about a lifetime lifestyle change and not a diet

I eat HEALTHY 98% of the time - Allow for treats 2% of the time - Hit the gym - weights, cardio & classes 3 to 4 times a week and with the help of my little friend (the band) I have become a healthier person with tons more energy and feel 10 yrs younger..

Life is good !!! And let me tell I have always been a shopper (even at 250) but now EVERY THING looks cute on - Love being a size 4/6 - instead of 18/20 to 22/24 !!!

It's doable pple - If I can do it so can you... I am a food addict just like everyone else - the secret - take back your power !!! I walked down the candy/cookie isle in the grocery store last week and snubbed my nose at the crap... That's empowering !!!

Just gotta toot my own horn this morning !!!!

:biggrin::party::scared2:

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IndioGirl55 Lucky #7

Banded 7/17/07 - Goal 7/24/09 Lost 112 lbs

Dr. Bobby Bhasker-Rao Palm Springs CA -

Thank you for being such an inspiration!! I have read your posts before and they are always helpful to me. My doctor is telling me I will want to consider having the excess flab taken off in about a year. I am pear-shaped. Heaviest in my thighs...so Im taking weight off quickly in my upper body (and my feet!). Are you willing to share whether or not you have had any surgery to remove excess skin? I do NOT want that surgery. I am 54 yrs old, started at 280, now down to 240. Id appreciate anything you have to say about it.

hiddnstar

Thank you for being such an inspiration!! I have read your posts before and they are always helpful to me. My doctor is telling me I will want to consider having the excess flab taken off in about a year. I am pear-shaped. Heaviest in my thighs...so Im taking weight off quickly in my upper body (and my feet!). Are you willing to share whether or not you have had any surgery to remove excess skin? I do NOT want that surgery. I am 54 yrs old, started at 280, now down to 240. Id appreciate anything you have to say about it.

hiddnstar

No I haven't had any surgeries - My tummy isn't too bad - but my stomach didn't hang too much prior to losing so I don't have an apron hanging - my arms aren't great - legs aren't wonderful - I have the body of an 80 yr old:rolleyes:..

I do have saggy skin but nothing that a pair of spanxs and a good bra don't fix.. I don't walk around naked - I don't wear shorts - I wear capri's - I look good dressed.

I have started wearing sleeveless occasionally- I am self tanning and arms don't look too bad as long as I'm not waving my arms - Since I work out w/weights you can see the definition on my outer arms..

The way I look at it - the excess skin isn't going to kill me but the fat will.

I would love a body lift - but will I have one - Nope - I'm 55 yrs old not 20 (if I was 20 I might consider it:tongue:) I don't like pain and don't have $80k to spend.

IMHO don't worry about the skin issues - Congrats on your 40 lbs - Keep up the good work...