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 )

This is my first time on to chat

I had my surgery May 4 2006

My weight on that day was 333 lbs

My weight today is 200 lbs

and I am still losing

sunder524

Okay this halloween candy is NOT helping me get to 100 pounds..UGHHHH..i just wanna get past this holiday

As of this morning I am down 100.5 lbs-I am so happy I could burst!!:clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2:

karen 110

I am sneaking up on this thread. Have been watching and wishing upon stars for over a year now. I am almost theeeeeeeeeeeeere.

hit the 100 lbs at 6 month check up and not looking back!

This is a landmark weekend - went to the gym yesterday and the guy that works the counter told me it was my 1,000th visit (which means 1,000 miles in the pool) then this morning got on the scale and I'm down 100 pounds!

:whoo:It has been a long time since my last post, been missing everyone,and just as I began lurking, I realized that I have not reported that I am 110 lbs down now! I have 18 pounds to get to my goal, but I may rethink that when I get there. I really got excited today as I am finally no longer obese, just overweight as per my current BMI. I am so thankful for my second chance at real life with this band, It has truly saved my life.

:whoo:It has been a long time since my last post, been missing everyone,and just as I began lurking, I realized that I have not reported that I am 110 lbs down now! I have 18 pounds to get to my goal, but I may rethink that when I get there. I really got excited today as I am finally no longer obese, just overweight as per my current BMI. I am so thankful for my second chance at real life with this band, It has truly saved my life.

Congratulations! You are doing remarkable.

Hooray! I'm down 100 pounds as of this morning... :clap2:

I never noticed this board before today and I think it is great to see all the people that have lost 100+lbs. I know that before my surgery I looked for motivational posts like this to make me feel like it was do-able and the right thing for me....

I am thrilled to announce that I am just over 1 year past surgery and have hit the -100 club !!!!:whoo:

Another 25 or 30 and I'll be at goal....who'da thunk???:bounce:

Patricia

11/16/06 - Band date.

306/206/Hmmmm

Surgery/Today/Goal

Today it is official - on the SAME scale I weighed 315 on 1/1/07 (just prior to banding on 1/17/07), I now weigh 213.5!!!! The last couple of weeks I kept hovering at 217/219. Then all of a sudden!

This was my goal for 1/1/08... and it is only November 29! Wahoo!!!

Dare I ask for under 200 by 1/1/08?

I still have about 55 pounds to go... but it is seeming more like a reality every day now!

YIPEEE!!!!!!! YIPEEE!!!!!!! YIPEEE!!!!!!! 101.5 today!!!!!!

Way to go Anne!!! I cannot wait until I am at your numbers!

I saw 213 today!!!!!!!!! In January I started with my surgeon's nutritionist and the scale read 313.

I've been at a stand still for a few weeks, but then I got a fill and got my eating back to about 1000 calories a day and at last lost 3 pounds to see my MINUS ONE HUNDRED today!!!!

I'm so happy! I wonder if I can see 199 for the New Year...I'm going to try very hard!!!

YIPPIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Okay I had a fall out during Halloween and had gained a few pounds now I'm back on track. I am .4 away from 100 pounds..hehe..I'm so there this week.