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 )

Almost there, almost there..... I HAVE NO PATIENCE! I want to be there NOW.....

Banannie,

I know the feeling. You WILL get there!!!

Thanks for the motivation I needed it today

110 pounds down...please add me to the list.

i don't really "diet" anymore...i eat what i want only small amounts..i do make better choices now than i did before the band....i exercise every day and that is my secret to success!!!

i cold not be happier with my band.....

I am down 180 lbs and still going Been at this for awhile. Love my band and even mo5re love the support and guidance I recieve from thye group at GETBANDEDNOW.COM they told me they would be there for me 24/7 and they have many times. I love them They were the best decision I made.

I am down 180 lbs. I eat a piece of toast with a bit of butter and jam with one scrambled egg in the am.

Then coffee with protien powder till I get 40 - 60 grams in.

Then I drink clear water all day. At five pm I eat a small lunch say Some BBQ/d Salmon with garlic and lemon sauce About 4 oz maybe more say 6 oz MAX! Then I focus on clearing my pouch VERY IMPORTANT!!! I drink more clear water till bed time. This was a personal program given to me by the Nutritionalsit from GETBANDEDNOW.COM God he is the best! Calls me at home emails me regularly and this is years after getting banded. YEARS!! Getbandednow.com saved my life. I was 58 BMI 58!! Its not the fee its the after care and long term support. You can pay more but you can't get better.... Really

Yes 100 is possible you can do it. I did it in less than 10 months not even a year and have lost over 130 pounds. It’s realistic and anybody can do it. I was banded on September 19<SUP>th</SUP> 2006 in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Bakersfield</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">CA</st1:State></st1:place> by Dr Naik and everything has been great. I do work out and also watch what I eat. Here are my numbers

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I have lost a lot and am loving it.

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Oooh! Oooh! It really isn't going to seem real until I see the number on the scale a few days in a row, but I made it! YAY!!!!!!!!!

good for you! keep up the good work!

Great job Annie!

This is a great thread! It really is motivating to see all of you who have lost so much weight. Thank you so much for the inspiration!!!!

First of all I find this site very difficult to get around, I havent lost any weight yet as I am just 3 weeks out of surgery and I have some questions and I figured who best to ask than the succsessful people who have been around long enough to lose 100 pounds, I feel very let down after all the excitment of preparring and counting the days till surgery,then there was the recouperation and getting used to liquids,

but now I feel just like I did before my surgery, like nothing ever happened and I must wait another 3 weeks till my first fill, I feel just like before I had the surgery I am able to eat whatever I want, everything goes down easy I have not had any problems eating anything and of course I am starting to eat like the presurgery Linda EATING TOO MUCH AND BEING COMPULSIVE AGAIN ABOUT FOOD. I must admit that on my 16th day post surgery (5 days before I was supposed to) I ate about 3 meals of solid food during to course of 24 hours, then I got scared to death that I was ruining my band and went back on liquids for the following 5 days like I was supposed to, I so regret doing that! Even though I had no PBing and everything went down just fine I am still not going to be at peace untill I go In for my first fill on July 24 and Dr Ortiz

checks everything out on xray and says that I didnt ruin anything, I am going to be flying in to Sandiego for my fill and I am wondering how many days would it be wise to stay close to Mexico so as to make sure my fill is right,not too tight and not too loose? I have planned to stay 2 days if any one out there has any suggestions please I would like to hear them, It cost me about $600 everytime I have to fly in and get a fill (350 for the flight 100 of the exray and 100 for the hotel and 50 for minor expences so I really want to do this right the first time. How often do most people get fills? Is it after you lose x number of lbs or just when you are not feeling restrictions? How bad is it when you PB? Sorry I have just been rambling on I just want this to work SO BADLY!!!!!!!!! Any insight would be greatly appreiciated as I once again am counting the days with great anxiety. Thanks so much for you ears (errr I mean eyes) Cor.lin@yahoo.com

Linda, what you're experiencing is actually not abnormal at all. If you dig around enough on this site, you'll find this complaint over and over again. You won't see big results until you've gotten at least one (if not several) fills. So quit worrying. Watch your portions, but don't stress out. It's just about impossible to stretch the band when there's not any fill in it at all.

Linda, as derbygirl said, you're COMPLETELY normal!

You're in what people refer to as "bandster hell" - you're recovered enough from the "stress" of surgery to have your appetite back, yet you don't have ANY restriction.

Think of it this way. Your band is like a light switch that's not turned on yet. No one expects you to lose weight yet - you're in the healing phase (and no more going against the doc's orders on the eating - you can damage things!).

Just know that it may take a few fills before you get restriction. It was my third before I really felt like I really had a band working with me on this journey! So don't get discouraged if you still have your appetite after the first fill!

Hang in there girl, you're normal, you're doing just fine, and poke around on the forum here - there are lots of people exactly in the same boat as you!

Yes, it is very possible to lose 100 lbs or greater with the band. I was banded on 06-05-06 and reached my goal at 138 lbs in 2-07. Everyone must remember the band is a TOOL to assist you with weight loss, however the quality of the foods we eat plays a great factor in the rate and amount of weight loss. For anyone considering it, DO IT, it will change your life.