I have finally crossed into the 200's. As of today I weigh 298 lbs, I know that is still close to the 300's but I could not be happier. I was banded on 11-19-2010 and had a starting weight of 388 lbs. Now that I have crossed into the 200 territory, I feel that anything is possible. I have a goal weight of about 225 lbs, and that makes it that much closer to getting there. Some days are much better than others with the eating, but it has been well worth it. Especially not having to take the 8 shots of insulin everyday, I have not taken a shot since the surgery. Eventhough I weigh 298 lbs, my wife has commented that I do not look like the same person and she is right. I was recently looking at a photo of my self from last summer and it looked like if you put a pin in me I would have popped, it is really amazing what nearly 100 lbs of weight being gone will do for you not only physically but mentally. Currently I wear a size 48 in pants and wear a 3x in shirts, and I have a goal of being in a size 42 by the 1 year anniversary of my surgery. Before the surgery I was wearing a size 56-58 in pants and a size 5 x shirt. I do not believe that I will go below a 3 x in shirt because I have very broad shoulders and a broad chest. If it sounds like I am bragging about my progress, then I suppose that maybe I am. I am very happy with what I have accopmlished, and maybe if someone that is getting discouraged reads this, they can know that if I can do it then anyone can do it. Some of the support groups that I have gone to are full of people that have done nothing but shoot themselves in the foot from the beginning. I suppose that I will wrap up by saying that if you listen to your doctor and follow the guidelines, then anyone can have success with the surgery.

Take care,

A.J.

you should brag - congratulations!!! I loved reading your story, I'm being banded tomorrow. Best wishes for the future!!

Brag away...you deserve it!!! Congrats on entering the 200s! I know when I did it I promised myself I would never see a 3 at the beginning of my weight ever again!

Brag away...you deserve it!!! Congrats on entering the 200s! I know when I did it I promised myself I would never see a 3 at the beginning of my weight ever again!

Great news !! and thanks for the encouragement !!

As said you should brag! Congrats!

If You got it Flaunt it ! There is nothing wrong with success. You got banded for a reason, and it's paying off in Dividends.

I know your feeling, but I have further to go. I'm only 5'3" so, I can't Waite for a year to go by.

Congrats ! ! ! :tea: and Good Health to you, Shirley. :second:

A.J. congrats on your success! You have every right to be bragging about your journey! Your journey through the band process is an inspiration to many. Isn't it great to be feeling so much better after shedding 90 lbs? Wishing you continued success.

That's SO great!! Congrats!!! What an inspiration you are to us all!! Keep on bragging!

All I can say is WOW and thanks for the encouragement. I wish you all continued success with your journey.

Thanks,

A.J.