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 )

Please update me to 135 pounds lost.I lost this weight in 7 months.Bandedrn you are so right,what we choose to eat plays A VERY important role in our outcome.I guess we'll all learn that eventually.Just because we CAN eat just about anything we want,DOESN'T mean we should! If we want to get to our goal,we need to do what ever it takes to get there even if it's depriving ourselves of some good (bad for us) food for a while,or at least until we get to goal and we've learned what it took to get us here,usually by then that food we wanted is not that important any more.

Lisaandjason, you have done great. I have only lost 52 lbs in a year so I'm a little discouraged. I think I finally have the correct restriction now so we'll see how I do.

Julie,

please dont get discouraged. everyone loses at a different rate. plus, it's not all about pounds - how many inches have you lost?? i think you are doing a great job!!

Since surgery 6/5/06 I have lost 105 pounds. In some ways it was sooo hard and yet in some ways so easy. I can't believe it's been over a year now. I have worked very hard to lose the weight (a lot of exercising) and I am feeling great. Sorry, but I haven't figured out how to do the fancy things at the bottom of my message. Whatever they are called.

Linda

Surgery 6/5/06

294 then 188.6 today

Goal 155 whenever I get there

I am up to 120 lost!!!!!!!! Woooo hoooo......

Don't be discouraged.Losing is hard work and we all do it our own way and at our own pace.The band is so helpful,I couldn't do it without it.What I did was keep up on my fills.When I was banded I was told by another bandster to get my fill up to a perfect level ASAP and it would work,the way it worked for her,she also lost 100+ pounds and was at goal within 8 months.So just like she did,I got my fills monthly until about my 5th/6th fill ,throughout that time,I continued to lose weight.I also watched what I ate and walked 2+ miles every single day.I was determined to make this band work for me.I refused to feel that I wasted so much money ,money that could have been used on my family.That is what motivated me the most .Now they can't say "it wasn't worth it".I'm am now thinner than I was when I met my husband in high school ,and my family is amazed by how much I can do with them now.

I TOTALLY agree with you. Keeping up with your fills is VERY important. I would go to my surgeons office every 2 weeks just for a weigh in and see him monthly. I think that helped me out greatly, it was the accountability thing I knew that I had to get on a scale in front of them and account for my food choices and I truely feel THAT played a big part in the rate of my weight loss. Since my surgery I have been offered a position as a bariatric nurse coordinator and I counsel people everyday and strongly encourage frequent visits and frequent assessment to determine if you need a fill. Looking overall the patients that follow this schedule have a much greater and faster weight loss. However, it's not all about the pace or amount, it's about PERSONAL goals. It is what YOU are happy with. Some people are ok at a slower pace and that is GREAT, personally I told myself, I finally have the tool and help that I need and I am going to use it to it's maxium potential. Again, don't every get discouraged once you get your band "tweeked" to the right restriction you will know and you will see the weight loss increase.

I pray and hope to be on this list some day. I'm hoping to lose about 140 lbs. I was one of those people that asked if it's a realistic goal with the lapband. Now I see that it's not more than realistic. Your list has really impressed and overwhelmed me. Thank you.

RockinRobin

Can you add me to the list at 107lbs. Ist anniversay is JUly 24, 2007 Yeah! Havinf trouble following instruction in how to updaye my bar! lol

I have watched this thread since before I was banded and I'm proud to say that I get to add my name to this list! As of July 27, 2007 I have lost 100 lbs- just a bit over 7 months out from lapband surgery! I now have 68 lbs to go to reach my goal weight of 125...yay me!!!

I am trying to get there. It is so hard for me to stay on task with what I eat. I think I need to be filled because I am hungry! Does anyone have advice to get the mind back in line. I exersice 4 days a week but I think my mind is hurting me not helping and the doctor doesn't want to fill me--how do I get him to fill me?

Hello, As Of July 15, O7 I Had Loss 100 Lbs. I Have Loss 62 Thru The Surgery And As Of Today The Total Loss Is 105 Lbs. Please Add Me. Ladydi, Banded 8-21-06

Thanks, It's Great Being A Member Of This Great Group!!

Ladydi

I have lost 136lbs.

i have lost over 100 lbs. need to lose maybe 15-20 more. but i wouldnt complain if i didnt lose anymore. i look good. just like to be lighter to be more competitive in sports and my horse would like it. nice to wear sexy clothes and sports clothes again.

<p>Although most was of my own doing, I have now lost over 140lbs.</p> <p>I am hoping that the band will be the tool to get me to goal.</p>