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 )

Congratulations.......and keep up the good work. It seems that shedding these last 20 lbs is going to be as difficult as losing the first 120! I think that part of it is the fact that I am enjoying being almost "normal" size again, and am not dedicating myself to reaching my goal of 140 pounds. And factor in that my friends are telling me how nice my clothes look and that I don't need to lose any more weight. Wish I could re-program myself with the will and determination that I had when I was first banded. Any suggestions?

Best wishes..........kittykoo

Well kitty... this may not be helpful or encouraging but:

I'm sure you know as I do that once you reach your goal the EASY part is over:cry. The hard part will be maintaining all that normalness and the nice clothing compliments. As with all weightloss, keeping it off is the ultimate challenge. Anyone can lose weight; we've all done it lots of times. I am hoping that this period of losing will 'train' me for the future and I can relax and eat healthily without quite so much effort, but I expect I'll be watching my intake and fighting my lifetime habits of overeating till I go on that final 'the worms are eating my flesh diet'.:omg:

Just remember what you've been through and don't let it slip away. Stop thinking you've won the war... you have to keep those troops on the battlefield! You are the same strong woman you were when you started... keep using that strength! :clap2:

Just 20 more pounds and then 40 years of holding on to the good life. :bounce: We are going to keep you around for a while hehehehe.:heh:

WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!! I also have lost over 100lbs--banded 6/13/06. Hardly seems possible...doc told me going out that he expected a 60 pct loss of my excess weight in 2 years...only have 54lbs to go and have lost the 60pct in less than 14months. He really would have preferred to do gastric bypass...he does more of them...but I refused!!! My sister had gastric bypass and has had nothing but trouble...and a cousin who had the bypass has regained most of the weight he lost...and told me to have the bypass while he was sitting in the kitchen w/surgical drains hanging out of his body!! NOT appealing!! My only regret is not doing it sooner!! No longer take 18 pills a day!! .....then end is harder than the beginning!!! OLD habits die hard.....but the rewards are many!! (like 124/70 blood pressure instead of pills @ 240/160!!!) Thank G-d for the lapband and the doctors who install them and to all of you out there on the board who are a constant inspiration and "fall back" as to whats going on in the rest of the world--we get so involved in our own endevors, its nice to know we are not alone!!! THANX!!!

Well kitty... this may not be helpful or encouraging but:

I'm sure you know as I do that once you reach your goal the EASY part is over:cry. The hard part will be maintaining all that normalness and the nice clothing compliments. As with all weightloss, keeping it off is the ultimate challenge. Anyone can lose weight; we've all done it lots of times. I am hoping that this period of losing will 'train' me for the future and I can relax and eat healthily without quite so much effort, but I expect I'll be watching my intake and fighting my lifetime habits of overeating till I go on that final 'the worms are eating my flesh diet'.:omg:

Just remember what you've been through and don't let it slip away. Stop thinking you've won the war... you have to keep those troops on the battlefield! You are the same strong woman you were when you started... keep using that strength! :clap2:

Just 20 more pounds and then 40 years of holding on to the good life. :bounce: We are going to keep you around for a while hehehehe.:heh:

NO TRUE WORDS HAVE EVER BEEN SAID :clap2::clap2:

IMHO - THIS IS THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH !!!!

IT'S NOT GETTING IT OFF BUT KEEPING IT OFF..

I'm in the same predicament.I've reached my goal and now have no motivation to keep on track.It's exhausting being at goal and still constantly having to be so careful of what we eat.I used all my energy to try to get to this point and have the mentality of "I could reward myself now" BUT I feel so bad when I do,like the MC D's ice cream cone,or the small bag of M&M's.I do watch what I eat still but my problem is the exercise,I have NO MOTIVATION to get out and get moving anymore.I know that I can go back to being obese,in a heartbeat cause I am still that fat person at heart so I need some kind of motivation! Like you,everyone is telling me how great I look and how I don't need to lose anymore weight.I tell them I'm trying to maintain which confuses them with trying to lose more weight! I'm now at 120 pounds,size 1 so to everyone I'm skinny enough.I myself just want to stay this size and not gain.

Rockin' Robyn ,

Please update my total weight loss to 135 pounds.:faint::clap2::whoo:

Thanks!!

I have been lurking around this thread for almost a year. It seems unbelievable to me, but I almost get to post here....just a few more pounds and I will be shouting it from the rooftops! Thanks for the encouragement.

Victoria.

OT -- No loss to report-- Just want to take this opportunity to tell all of you how much encouragement I find when reading your success stories. (Well, maybe in OUR case, they are "chapters" in your success stories). Whatever we call them, by sharing your journey, it is easier for me to remember that I have been, and will again, be on the same journey.

I also apologize to all who have so kindly responded to my requests for assistance. I have been very remiss in not replying in a timely manner. I know that I seem to be most ungrateful, but I truly am not. Your messages of encouragement made me realize that most of my loss of motivation stems from the fact that I am coming to terms with the sudden death (six months ago), of my husband of 45 years. Your kind replies have helped me to realize that I haven't lost interest in my weight loss journey....it has just been put on hold until I get my life back in order. (In the movie The Brave One, Jodie Foster is asked

to explain how one recovers from a tragic event. She answers that you become a different person.) I have found this to be not only true, but necessary.

Maybe this post is one of my first baby steps to whatever life has in store for me............

Again, thanks to all.

connie

From the day I logged on this board I have been so hopeful to get to post on here that I finally made the 100 pound mark. I was banded on 2/27/07 and have now lost 102 I think.

:eek:

CONGRATS JONATHON!

WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!! I also have lost over 100lbs--banded 6/13/06. Hardly seems possible...doc told me going out that he expected a 60 pct loss of my excess weight in 2 years...only have 54lbs to go and have lost the 60pct in less than 14months. He really would have preferred to do gastric bypass...he does more of them...but I refused!!! My sister had gastric bypass and has had nothing but trouble...and a cousin who had the bypass has regained most of the weight he lost...and told me to have the bypass while he was sitting in the kitchen w/surgical drains hanging out of his body!! NOT appealing!! My only regret is not doing it sooner!! No longer take 18 pills a day!! .....then end is harder than the beginning!!! OLD habits die hard.....but the rewards are many!! (like 124/70 blood pressure instead of pills @ 240/160!!!) Thank G-d for the lapband and the doctors who install them and to all of you out there on the board who are a constant inspiration and "fall back" as to whats going on in the rest of the world--we get so involved in our own endevors, its nice to know we are not alone!!! THANX!!!

Sweet sounds like MY situation exactly! Mr Dr was not a fan of the band, I think I have made him a believer!

My doctor now does 90% lapband. This time last year he only did 30%. The lapband works!

Yeah, after 22 months , I am now in the 100lbs be gone club. Only 14 lbs more to go to be at goal. I am glade that mine went slower then others. I think I may have had more head problems if they went to fast. I have been able to adjust as time went by.

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

(or I should say shrinking )

I've been itching to post in this thread for months and now I can! As of this AM 101 pounds gone forever!!!!

I no longer have to see the thread title and wish I was there, I AM there!!

YEA ME!!!!!

You can add me!! Finally at 100.5 big ones gone!!

I've been itching to post in this thread for months and now I can! As of this AM 101 pounds gone forever!!!!

I no longer have to see the thread title and wish I was there, I AM there!!

YEA ME!!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS :clap2::clap2::clap2:

I have been waiting for your post !!!!!