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 thread, I hope to be joining you all soon!!

Patty

So tell me, how IS life 100 pounds lighter? I want to feel it so much it makes me fight tears. I know its coming, I know it takes time, I know I have to be patient.. but sometimes it just hits me that I will be 100 pounds lighter this year and I'm just overwhelmed by it. Too good to be true kind of a thing.

So please share what it feels like, what changes it has made in you and in your lives. It helps it be more of a reality for us, in some odd way.

I lost 95 lbs in about 18 months before becoming pregnant. This time, I plan to make it well past 100

How has loss of 100 pounds changed my life? Here are just a few off top of my head.....

• I can go out in public and not be embarrassed.
  
• I can wear bluejeans comfortably.
  
• I can fit into booths at resteraunts and movie theaters without problems.
  
• My legs don't rub together catching my pants on fire....:nervous
  
• My nieces and nephews can sit on my lap, I never had one before.
  
• I have more confidence in myself to get up in front of crowds now.
  
• I can wear a seatbelt in the vehicle now (before it would not fit)
  
• I don't suffer from severe depression anymore.
  
• I have energy to exercise and do more outdoors things with my husband.
  
• I can shop for clothes in my hometown instead of ordering everything from plus size catalogs.
  
• The JOY I get if I pass someone I know who has not seen me in a long time and they don't recognize that it is me!!! :clap2:
  
• My favorite...My husband tells everyong he got a new wife and did not even have to get a divorce.:kiss2:

See attached photo of how it looks.....

You look great Ethel! Notice the smile difference between the two pictures? And the leaning in closeness that you are now showing together? Okay, I gotta ask...Did hubby gain weight or does he just look bigger next to the small you?

Brenda - He does look happy, doesn't he? And so do you. Thank you for that post.. it was just what I was looking for. Any more of you? Pweeeeze?

Jack - You're such a hoot! Hey.. I don't think I've ever seen any before and after pics of you. Are there any posted here on LBT? If not.. why?

Susan, thanks you are too kind. There are other NSV I am sure but I don't have time to post a lot right now as I am at work afterall.... hee hee... I have more pics of me at a photo website at www.picturetrail.com/befain go to wt loss album, you will need the password which is 1968loser. Thanks for looking.

Jenna - Yes, you are right We are both happier now. DH has gained a little bit of weight he found out he is diabetic and the medicine he is on made him gain some weight. Thanks for your kind words.

Holy smokes Brenda! You should put your pre-op Feb 2004 pics (side and front together) and put them up with the side and front pics of you in your Curves tshirt. Wow.. wow.. wow..!!!

you wouldnt believe the difference 100lbs can make, even 30lbs makes a big big difference.

I dont sweat anymore even when Im not moving around

I dont get back ache

I can stand for half an hour without leaning on something

I can stand and prepare a meal

I can reach all my cheeky bits in the shower.

I can buy clothes all be it in a fat shop, but now Im within their size range.

shoes are 2 size smaller

even jewellry I can buy an 18" chain instead of a 24" chain

I sleep right through the night instead of sleeping an hour wake for 2 hours etc

I can get a bath instead of showering all the time, cos I fit now.

I can get out of the bath and in the bath !!

I can wrap a towel around myself

I can dry all my important little parts !

I can kneel down to clean the hearth

I can get up again !!

I can fit comfortable in a plane seat and get the tray down (still need an extender though)

I needed an emergency operation and was told if Id been the weight I was they would have just had to let me die !!!

in otherwords ITS FANTASTIC

Wow, what a wonderful thread. This is exactly what we need, hope and inspiration.

Thanks to everyone who listed their loss. WTG and Congratualtions.

123 lbs lost so far an almost at goal:biggrin1:

congrats all of the 100 club

You are an inspiration to us all!!

I have lost well over 100 pounds too!

Big Congratulations on the weight loss Burnsun!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: I added you to the list. Welcome to the club!

this is so nice to see. I love this thread!