SO....I finally hit onederland today! I also hit/surpassed the 50lb mark as well today, which was exciting. It has been very slow going for the past year +...but honestly, wouldn't trade it for the world! I am SO much happier 50lbs lighter....much more confident....and still going strong! It may take me longer than most....but the point is that the scale hasn't gone up in a year! I've NEVER been able to say that before....but now I can! I am SO happy and SO thankful for my band. Best.Decision.Ever!

Congrats!

way to go!

You are an inspiration, especially for us newbies!! I was banded last wed, the 12th, so I am still in fresh post op mode. Trying to get some fluids and calories in while still feeling bloated from surgery. But I am down 18 lb since start of pre op liquids on 9/28! Very happy about that! Any advice?

You are an inspiration, especially for us newbies!! I was banded last wed, the 12th, so I am still in fresh post op mode. Trying to get some fluids and calories in while still feeling bloated from surgery. But I am down 18 lb since start of pre op liquids on 9/28! Very happy about that! Any advice?

Congrats on your decision to be banded! Seriously....it feels like I was just in your spot! The time does go so quickly....and you don't even realize it. I think the biggest tip that I have is that even though things are slow going, keep at it! I thought/hoped that I'd be one of those ones that lose 100lbs in a year....but no, it wasn't me....and honestly, am totally fine with it. Would have I liked it? Yes, of course! BUT...I am SO happy and honestly, the happiest I've been in a long time. The scale is continually moving....and I continually find ways to reward myself for keeping on. For my 50 lb mark, I have scheduled a massage. I am looking forward to that treat! There were a couple spots that I wondered if it was even worth it...but my Dr. was just such a great encourager. She encouraged me to continue with it....and reminded me that I have NOT put any weight on.....and when was the last time that had happened? It hasn't! I've always gone up and down, up and down.....so for me, that in itself was a big accomplishment.

Best of luck to you in your journey! Please feel free to ask me anything!

~Jen

Congrats to you!! You have a great attitude and are a definite inspiration to those of us behind you. Thanks you for sharing your success and for the encouragement. Enjoy that massage!

Congrats on reaching Onederland and on your weight loss to date.

TBM

Yay!!! Congratulations!

SO....I finally hit onederland today! I also hit/surpassed the 50lb mark as well today, which was exciting. It has been very slow going for the past year +...but honestly, wouldn't trade it for the world! I am SO much happier 50lbs lighter....much more confident....and still going strong! It may take me longer than most....but the point is that the scale hasn't gone up in a year! I've NEVER been able to say that before....but now I can! I am SO happy and SO thankful for my band. Best.Decision.Ever!

Congratulations on your journey! Can't wait untll I reach the 50 lb mark. I can definitely relate to you as it seems my weight loss is going slower than I thought . But like you said, I'll take anything to nothing and as long as we're not gaining.