Hey guys and gals,

I apparently do things sort of backward because I posted in the general discussion area before the introduction forum. Figured I'd make it known that I am aware of that fact...

Anyway,

I'll leave that post out there since I think it get's a little intense for an introduction.

Keeping things light, I'm Jes. I'm post (kind of mid) weightloss, and had my surgery around 5 years ago. I started off at 310 lbs, and am now down to 167. Still have 25 or so to go, but pretty stoked with the results thus far. I don't really know anyone personally who has gone through significant weightloss, and I think it's due time that I start giving out and receiving advice in that area.

So this is my "Hi, how ya doin" post; I think I covered all the basics! [:

hey jeslyn! i just got banded 2 weeks ago, before my pre-op diet i was 304 and now i'm about 275, but obviously havent had my first fill yet. it is awesome to see someone that has started around my weight!! i was feeling pretty alone, there. congrats on your amazing loss (thats a weird sentence, isnt it?) where ya from? anyway, im going to go ahead and add you as a buddy.. hope ya dont mind. and again GREAT JOB!! how long did it take you to lose the bulk of the weight? i'd love to hear more about your journey

hey jeslyn! i just got banded 2 weeks ago, before my pre-op diet i was 304 and now i'm about 275, but obviously havent had my first fill yet. it is awesome to see someone that has started around my weight!! i was feeling pretty alone, there. congrats on your amazing loss (thats a weird sentence, isnt it?) where ya from? anyway, im going to go ahead and add you as a buddy.. hope ya dont mind. and again GREAT JOB!! how long did it take you to lose the bulk of the weight? i'd love to hear more about your journey

Hi JessyM,

Thanks very much, and I'm from Washington state. I lost a ton of weight in my first year. I think I hit 100 lbs around the 6 month mark, but I've been told I was sort of an extreme case in that regard. I had one fill, but then they reversed it at around 8 months to steady and slow my weightloss. In all honesty, I did not exercise at all for the first 3 years (at which point I had lost about 120 or so). Since then I've maintained with a very slow loss, but about a year ago I started exercising in addition to being pretty nuts about what I eat, and have started steadily losing again. There are some crazy ups and downs that go along with significant weightloss that nobody really tells you about, but I'd say it's still the best thing I've ever done for myself. Good luck on your journey; it sounds like you're well on your way!

hello Jesslyn ! nice to meet you !! Wow ! You have lost some serious weight ! That is amazing ! i havent been bannded yet but looking forward to it !

Nice to meet you !

xo

Hi Jes,

I'm also in Washington State. Had my surgery 3 weeks ago by Jeffery Hunting in Federal Way. Congrats on the weight loss!!

Another Washington state bandster here. We should start a club.

Dave

Hello! Congratulations on your weight loss. Welcome to Lap Band Talk!

Hi I agree we should start a club.... I'm from Federal way and don't know any one with a band. I know I could use some support pretty disapointed the way things have gone for me. I would love to meet some people that live close.