how does one stay motivated to lose 100 pounds in 6 months?

This is a good start, you are reaching out. It's good to find other people that have been banded. Also, a good exercise routine is vital. It's best to have a workout buddy.

When working out, don't do what others do in the gym, lift a set of weights and then wait around.

Keeping a high heart rate while working out is vital to your goals. I use P90X mostly because I travel with my job and a gym isn't always available.

This site, my support group from my clinic, my banded friends & family have been my support.

Why do you need to lose the weight in 6 months? That sounds like you're putting undo pressure on yourself and setting yourself up for failure. You most likely didn't gain the weight in 6 months. Give yourself a reasonable goal and amount of time to lose the weight. Keep reminding yourself about why you want and need to lose the weight and just follow all of "the rules" they give us. You'll be at your goal before you know it!

Yep I agree....goals need 2 b reasonable. I have lost only 61 pounds in 15 months but I feel great and wear a size 10 again. I am below my surgeons goal for me and only 20 pounds from my personal goal. In the first 6 mos I lost about 35 pounds. Its more about learning to live with the band....how and what to eat....and exercise exercise exercise! Be good to yourself! This is the beginning of the rest of ur life!

how does one stay motivated to lose 100 pounds in 6 months?

and if you dont accomplish this goal in 6 months, then what?? will you consider yourself a failure??

let your body lose what is can, slowly, healthily and at its own pace. do not compare to what others may or may not loose.

all the best