I was banded July 8, 2010 so I'm just approaching my 2 year bandversery. I expected to loose weight after being banded and I generally followed the rules. That took practice though. You don't have to start off perfect. I expected to loose a little quicker than I have but I gained so much more that I never bargained for.

First of all there is a bounce in my step everyday, I love getting dressed in the morning, I am confident when meeting new people and no longer embarrassed of myself. I finally have gone through and used that closet full of too small clothes that I accumulated over years. I am down 12 pant sizes and shop in regular clothing stores. I have tons of energy!

Other than NSV's though I have leaned so much about exercise and nutrition. I have changed my lifestyle in SO many little ways. I love the new me and I love to learn more and more about healthy living. I have averaged 1 lb a week but that sure does add up!

My next big goal is onderland! I have dreamed of that for 17 years, since my first child was born.

I didn't imagine I would be THIS happy!!!

great job.....100 lbs lost is teriffic. I was banded july 2011 and am down 50 lbs. it is a great feeling wearing smaller sizes and feeling good about yourself. Just had some blood tests done and everything is perfect. I really think the weight loss helped my numbers go down in all areas. Keep up the good work. Right now I am at 173 lbs. and it feels great. Onderland is teriffic.....you will be there soon if not already. CAT

Thanks for sharing your awesome story. You are and inspiration to us just starting out.

That's awesome, congratulations!

Job well done, congrats!! No matter how long it takes you, the key is to just keep on losing til you get to your goal. So many people think it's going to be fast, get the band and BAM.....you will be skinny! But most of us have learned it is not that easy. Thanks for sharing, looking fwd to your post when you hit onederland!!

Awesome! What a great accomplishment by taking your life in a positive direction! I have lost 60+ and just realized that I really need to get new underwear-wow-really? I can't remember the last time I was a size 7 in underwear! lol Today I bought a bra- a size 38C- couldn't believe it fit perfectly-my other bras could have been used as bicycle helmets for simease twins! lol Keep up the wonderful work!

Wow you are doing so great! It is amazing how this is a tool to help us get our lives back!

I was banded July 8' date=' 2010 so I'm just approaching my 2 year bandversery. I expected to loose weight after being banded and I generally followed the rules. That took practice though. You don't have to start off perfect. I expected to loose a little quicker than I have but I gained so much more that I never bargained for.

First of all there is a bounce in my step everyday, I love getting dressed in the morning, I am confident when meeting new people and no longer embarrassed of myself. I finally have gone through and used that closet full of too small clothes that I accumulated over years. I am down 12 pant sizes and shop in regular clothing stores. I have tons of energy!

Other than NSV's though I have leaned so much about exercise and nutrition. I have changed my lifestyle in SO many little ways. I love the new me and I love to learn more and more about healthy living. I have averaged 1 lb a week but that sure does add up!

My next big goal is onderland! I have dreamed of that for 17 years, since my first child was born.

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Very inspired !! Thank u for sharing !!

Very nice to read this. I was just in the lap band complication thread and it SCARED THE LIVING CRAP out of me.

I cant wait to be you ! 100 lbs is amazing !!!!!!!!! good for you for sticking with it ! some people think 1 lb a week is too little, but i think its perfect because it gives your body time to adjust and keep the weight off. Love those NSV's! too ! Good luck ! You're doing great !