New Here..almost 2 years post op

[EmileeKaye 1]

Hello, my name is Emilee and I had the surgery in June of 2004. But have only today found this site, wish I had found it sooner. My starting weight was 303 and I'm down to 215....not where I thought I would be at this point, but I'm still very happy with my results. And the results aren't as great as they could be, because of me. I met my boyfriend and haven't been working out like I can and should...but I am happy that I've been maintaining this weight for months now and it's not like int he past where I would just balloon up again. I know as soon as I start working on it again, the weight will come off. I've only had one fill and that was a little over a year ago. I've been thinking about going in for another, but want to get down to 200 on my own before doing it. I haven't had a lot of time to look around the site, but plan on doing it. This place looks great and I hope to get to know all of you better!

Emilee

[It's me-Debbydo 0]

Welcome, we're a crazy supportive group by nature! Hope you find what you need here and help some of us along your way

[Anwyn 0]

Welcome to LBT Emilee! Taking time off to enjoy a new boyfriend is a great reason in my book. Sometimes maintaining feels just as good as losing.

[EmileeKaye 1]

Exactly....I actually feel proud to be maintaining at this point. For so long, everytime I got on the scale the number was higher. I know that will never happen again, when I was losing everytime I got on the scale I knew I would never see that number again. But I really do plan on working out more once the spring comes. We just moved(which was a lot of stress) so now that things are settling down, I really want to work on losing the last of my weight. With summer coming and trips to Texas in the future planned, I have a reason to get ready to be in a swimsuit.

Thanks for all your comments...this board seems great!

[Kim_8 2]

Hey EmileeKaye,

Welcome! GREAT weight loss! And only 1 fill - WOW!

Kim

[EmileeKaye 1]

Hey EmileeKaye,

Welcome! GREAT weight loss! And only 1 fill - WOW!

Kim

That is what has been so suprising to me on this board so far. It sounds as if fills are happening a lot more frequent. I didn't have my first fill until around the 7 month, I lost about 30lb after that fill, but lost most of the weight before the fill. Right now I really want to lose around 15 and have another fill, with the same results I would be around my goal weight, which is exciting!

[CCBSTX 0]

Welcome. You lost a considerable amount of weight. Congrats! The good thing, as you know, the band is ready and willing when you are.....

Shawn

[Bandster Brad 1]

It will be great to get to hear your story. tell us about the last two years! Welcome to bandster heaven!

[Alexandra 55]

Hi Emilee, welcome to LBT!! I'm in maintenance mode too, and it's giving me every bit as much joy as losing did. It's such a miracle to step on the scale every.single.morning and have the numbers be very close to the same. It must almost be what normal people experience! :mad:

[Iluvharleys 15]

Welcome to LBT! Congrats on the great weight loss and the new boyfriend too!:mad:

[nickie456 0]

Welcome, glad to have you here.