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 )

My turn to be added to the list

Dang, lost some ground during the rebanding. I'll be back....

Hey everyday is a new day! Heck, every minute of every day is another chance to make the right choices and get back on track. If we didn't hit some potholes in the road, we wouldn't appreciate how smooth the rest of the highway is.

Get back on the bike and ride, ride, ride! WE are here for you.

I started the "new me" journey on June 12, 2007 (the day after my 42nd birthday). I got on the scale this morning and hit the magic 100 pounds gone in 9 months exactly! :drool:

I am not actually sure how I feel about it. Don't get me wrong- I am very proud of what I have accomplished and how hard I have worked, but as I write this I am starting to cry. Not really sad - I guess I don't know what I feel - maybe overwhelmed.

I've lost 100 lbs and I am really getting the compliments but I still need to loose about 20 more pounds. Im now in a size 38 once upon a time I was in a size 46!!! Im weighing 232 as of now!!!

I am down over two hundred. Give or take.

FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

After being stuck at -99lb for 2 weeks (after a really good run..how odd).. I FINALLY got past 100lbs!!! -101lbs as of today.

Congratulations Laura. That's such a great accomplishment.

Sue

congrats!!! I know how absolutely amazing that can feel!

FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

After being stuck at -99lb for 2 weeks (after a really good run..how odd).. I FINALLY got past 100lbs!!! -101lbs as of today.

Hope to be joining everyone very soon!

Awesome thread! Ya'll give me hope that I can join this list one day.

Robin.....I can most certainly change my weight loss to date to 267 pounds! I'm so very proud to say that I've lost 267 pounds in less than 3 years! My goal was 300 pounds by my 3rd bandiversary but I don't think I'll get there by April 29th. But I'm just so happy for how far I have come! I love my lapband more than words can say!

Good Job Becky!!!!!!!!

I am at 142lbs since Aug 07

Wow Becky - 267 pounds is an incredible accomplishment . You should be so proud of yourself!!!! You are a true inspiration.

BeckyinTexas: Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! May God continue to bless you in your efforts. You're an inspiration!

Thank you all so much. One reason I'm so determined to be one of the "biggest losers" with the lapband is....I had several people tell me that I was "too fat" to have the lapband help me lose any weight and I should go with gastric bypass. I'm bound and determined to show everyone that no matter how heavy you are, this works! I just hope and pray that someday I can be a real inspiration to people that are starting where I did 3 years ago and help them know that this will work for them. Thanks again for everyone's nice comments and constant encouragement!