Hi Everyone-

It has been on my mind lately to start a new post as a positive, motivational, and inspiring thread. I have noticed several threads lately where those considering surgery are asking if it is 'possible' to lose 100 pounds with the band. My answer to that is...Yes, it definitely is. Many say it is not realistic. But I have watched the amazing progress of LBT members on the board, and believe it is not only realistic, it is happening to many of our LBT members all around us. And for those that aren't quite there yet, many members are extremely close. As time goes by with lapband increasing in popularity and the number of LBT members growing everyday, I believe the list is only going to increase by leaps and bounds.

Any and all weight loss is a huge accomplishment for us all. While I realize that many members don't need to lose 100 pounds or more, many do. And for those who do, it offers not only motivation to see that other bandsters have done it...but most importantly it offers the hope that it can be done with the band!

This will be a running thread to offer positive motivation, inspiration, hope, and encouragement. Please PM me or post here to have your name added to the growing list when you hit 100 pounds lost, or if you want your amount lost updated. Congratulations to everyone on any and all weight loss!

Member/Amount Lost

A1ikou 101

Alexandra 125

Alexra 125

Angie C 110

Anillacookie 125

Apryl Showers 101

Arcael 101 :welcomeB:

Audrey 188

Ausie Jode 125

Aussie chick 152

Banded in KS 120

Babsyintx 154

Beachbum 102

BeckyinTexas 148

BelBo2 106

Bermy 118

BethinSeattle 164

Big Ethel 132

Bigmom 115

Bigolalaskan 200 :wow2:

Big Paul 150

Brittwoman 123

Burnsun 124

Bushbaby 101

Cadydid 102

Cambron KD 110

CaramelDiva1922 106

Carlene 130

Chunk 100

Cmstant 101

Corinnasue 125

Coyotegirl 107

Dadunwoody 132

DCPrincess 123

DebMoses (Wife of Frank) 135

DeltaDawn 132

Desertmom 132

Donali 100

Donovine 130

DowMoses (Frank) 165

Eleebana2 136

Emileekaye 104.5

Emmy27 117

Fauxnaif 110

FighterGirl 120

Firegirl 115

Fireman20 115

Firemanschic 142

Fionna 203 :wow2:

Fran21497 101

Frisky 146

Fuelman 230:wow2:

GayleTX 100 :welcomeB:

Giveyouthemoon 100

Glossylips9084 227 :wow2:

Gurly 101

Happenin'wa 240:wow2:

Heathergurl 129 :welcomeB:

Hodegard 113

IamCanadian25 110

Illude 376 :wow2: :wow2: :wow2:

Iluvsammys 115

Itsyvonne 110

Jack 102

Jackal1209 201 :wow2:

Jammin and Losin 100

Janie 132

Jqpublic 118

Julie Dizz 170

JulieK 101

JulieNYC 100

Kimmcneely 100

KLM3hrt 109

Ktbanded 100 Our 100th member!!!!!!!!!:clap2:

La Madam 104

Lapbandit 105

Leighhoffman 140

Lioness81970 109

LisanJason 100

Lisaru2 118

MLJ 100

Melissalee 118

MicheleMonops 132

Michelle36 110

Molynn 100

Monymo 110

Moonshadow 132

MsButterKup23 112

Mstein 156

Muffinbirdie 125

Nigel 100

Nora33 106

Old 100

OUSooner 108

Patty103 105

PFernandez 100

Puddinpie 100

Rere49 151

Rharriet62 100

Rockin' Robyn 157

Sascijo 101

ShellyJ 133

Shirley77519 103 :welcomeB:

Shirley Rohr 116

Sue72704 144

Sunni 116

Sunnykim 102

Suzan72704 154

Tamazon 59 100

Terese 156

TexasBlueBonnet 132

Thinkthin 101

Those eyes 2004 143

Tilly 128

Tracy in Texas 112

Tricia 115

Vera 115

Wheetsin 103

Whippledaddy 108

YiannisD 158

Zennie98 150 :welcomeB:

121 Members of the LBT 100 Pound Club and Growing!!!

(or I should say shrinking )

Great Job Giveyouthemoon!!! Keep up the great work...I can't wait to get into Onederland too someday!! Inching our way towards the 100th member. Way to go bandsters!!!

This has to be the best palce for encouragement, I think it should definitely be a sticky!!!!

This has to be the best place for encouragement, I think it should definitely be a sticky!!!!

:clap2: congratulations everyone on your weight lost, never to be found.

thanks for all the inspiration... I hope to be right along with you all in '07 (a lucky year, eh?)

I think it would be interesting to add to the weight loss numbers, the day of their surgery so we could see those statistics as well. Awesome job everyone!!! :clap2:

Also...what does it mean for a post to be a sticky?

I'm still 8 lbs away. :confused:

Sticky means that the thread stays at the top of the page, even if another thread is made or modified after it. Normally threads appear in order of creation/posting. You'll notice at the top of several forums there are threads that always stay at the top, and have "Sticky" next to them. They're "stuck" at the top of the list.

Oh this IS a good idea, Being banded has given me a life after 40 years of yo-yo dieting. I have lost 136 pounds since 2nd August 2005, am only 6 pounds off my target and am now just inside the normal BMI range for my height. Yesterday I was able to sign up for free gym excercise under the 'presciption for excersise' NHS scheme that we have here. Eventually I will have knee replacements, when I have built up muscles in my legs after years of being inactive. I owe all of this to Dr Bende over in Budapest Hungary, a marvellous man, who gave me this advice,"remember that the band is only a tool and not a cure".

Oh this IS a good idea, Being banded has given me a life after 40 years of yo-yo dieting. I have lost 136 pounds since 2nd August 2005, am only 6 pounds off my target and am now just inside the normal BMI range for my height. Yesterday I was able to sign up for free gym excercise under the 'presciption for excersise' NHS scheme that we have here. Eventually I will have knee replacements, when I have built up muscles in my legs after years of being inactive. I owe all of this to Dr Bende over in Budapest Hungary, a marvellous man, who gave me this advice,"remember that the band is only a tool and not a cure".

ELEEBANA2-We almost have the same bandiversary (mine is August 5th). I am 9 pounds away from my one year goal....WE CAN DO IT!! Congratulations on your incredible weight loss and welcome to the 100 pound club!!!:clap2:

Wheetsin!!! OMG....you are getting so close (so fast). You're remotivating me. I'm always up for a good challenge. I have 9 left until goal and you have 8.....let's race!!!! We'll come up with a prize of some sort (coffee?) Love ya girl!

I thought this would be a great thread to post my question on.

How did you get through the tough beginning? The emotional and coping part of this journey.

I am having a hard time right now coping with not being able to eat all of my comfort foods. I know now i eat so much because i'm upset or not in a good mood.

I was so excited losing 22 pounds in 3 weeks. Now i'm moving slowly moving on to regular foods and i'm having a harder time staying away from the bad foods.

So what keeps you going and when does it get better.

I thought this would be a great thread to post my question on.

How did you get through the tough beginning? The emotional and coping part of this journey.

I am having a hard time right now coping with not being able to eat all of my comfort foods. I know now i eat so much because i'm upset or not in a good mood.

I was so excited losing 22 pounds in 3 weeks. Now i'm moving slowly moving on to regular foods and i'm having a harder time staying away from the bad foods.

So what keeps you going and when does it get better.

Its going to get tougher as you go on, the beginning is easier than the end. Focus on the 22lbs you lost and how many more you want to lose. Eat only what your Dr recommended, stick close to the rules and walk everyday at least 30 minutes everyday. If you can walk more do so.!! Dont touch "White" sugar,rice, pasta, potatoes and bread only the "Brown" versions (if you just have to) and the weight will drop off. Its not that hard the low carb way will get you there quick. Remember walk as much as possible. I walked so much at work I became the talk of the office, (I really didn't care). I had surgery Feb 2005 and in Dec of 2005 I was 100lbs down . The last 23 or so have been tougher because you get a little big-headed (once you start to look so cute) Smile. You can and will do it dont give up..

thank you d c princess.

I guess i just need someone there who will kick me in the "you know what" when i start doubting if i can do this.

I'm now down 150 since November.

371 to 221. Going for 189.

32 to go to goal.

150 lbs in just eight months?? That's unbelievable!! Congratulations on the outstanding job! I should be so lucky

Hi July5forme! Think HEALTH, try to tell yourself that you deserve to be healthy in years to come. If you focus only on your looks you might fall by the wayside. I read a really good book that said that health is the only successful motivator and that it is helpful to imagine being able to play and enjoy grandchildren, enjoy having a full life, with whatever that means for you. I have lent the book to someone and have forgotten the name of the lady author. I will post the details as soon as I get it back because it is really good and was a great help for me. It is called Say Goodbye to overeating and is written by an American phsycologist, which would normally scare me off. I bought it on Amazon.