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 )

I made it to 115 big ones gone forever!!

Thanks!

Hey Guys!

Congratulations on the over 100lbs. lost to you all! I am so very close to 100lbs. and have stalled/plateaued in the last month or so. Takes about two or three weeks to lose 1 or 2lbs.

So....when you come this close how do you kick it into high gear to hit the mark. My goal is/was 100lbs by my 6 month Bandaversary. Any words of wisdom?

Cindy

Thanks Sue, for your kind words. Today I went to the dentist and got a custom tooth mold made and bought some teeth whitener stuff, so maybe I will settle for a blindingly white smile :crying:

Cindy,

It sounds like you have done great so far!!

I stalled at about 237 for about 3 weeks. I didn't really gain, but I was within the same 1 1/2 to 2 pounds and the scale just wouldn't budge downwards.

I just kept consistent with my eating and exercise plan and tried not to get discouraged. I "think" what is happening for me is that I lost a lot of weight and my body needed to adjust to that weight loss. I have since found in the last 3 months that I lose 8-12 pounds in about 2 or 3 weeks and then I will go about 2-3 weeks with no loss. It still averages out to a good weight loss every month.

I think even those of us with lots to lose have plateaus where our body needs to redistribute what is happening and for the water we lose to change to lost fat. It's frustrating, but just stick with it!!!

I have seen other people who post about changing their diet and/or exercise routine to mix up their bodies to jump start the weight loss. For example, if they have been eating 1000 calories a day, they eat 1500 for a day or two.

Good Luck!!!

Thanks Sue, for your kind words. Today I went to the dentist and got a custom tooth mold made and bought some teeth whitener stuff, so maybe I will settle for a blindingly white smile :crying:

Cindy,

It sounds like you have done great so far!!

I stalled at about 237 for about 3 weeks. I didn't really gain, but I was within the same 1 1/2 to 2 pounds and the scale just wouldn't budge downwards.

I just kept consistent with my eating and exercise plan and tried not to get discouraged. I "think" what is happening for me is that I lost a lot of weight and my body needed to adjust to that weight loss. I have since found in the last 3 months that I lose 8-12 pounds in about 2 or 3 weeks and then I will go about 2-3 weeks with no loss. It still averages out to a good weight loss every month.

I think even those of us with lots to lose have plateaus where our body needs to redistribute what is happening and for the water we lose to change to lost fat. It's frustrating, but just stick with it!!!

I have seen other people who post about changing their diet and/or exercise routine to mix up their bodies to jump start the weight loss. For example, if they have been eating 1000 calories a day, they eat 1500 for a day or two.

Good Luck!!!

Thanks JJ for your response. I am probably doing the same thing as you. I am still averaging between 8-10lbs. a month but stall for a few weeks at a time. I also go up and down by 1 or 2lbs but never higher than that. Case in point is this week. I haven't lost anything for 15 days and then boom today I drop 1lb. out of nowhere. I am not discouraged because I think that my weightloss is great and I am quite happy with my progress; however, I want to continue on the downward. I have tried calorie shifting as well. I think that I have to get more consistent with the exercise because it has been sporadic at most because of my schedule.

Again, thanks for the words of wisdom and I can't wait until the day that I am rejoicing in this thread about 100lbs. gone for good. So close that I can taste it. LOL

Cindy

I made it! I hit the 100# mark today and I'm so thrilled! This band has been a dream come true for me. I never ever imagined that I could loose 100 pounds in just 6 1/2 months. My next mini goal will be to loose 9 more to get to onderland. The weight loss is getting much slower now, but I'll try to make it by Memorial Day.

Congratulations to everyone!

Nip50:

Congrats! Yippee and Yahoooo! I am proud of you and you should be very proud of yourself too.

You did this so fast! Keep up the good work and Onederland is yours.

Take care.

Sue

Add me to the list. Although I have not lost all of it with the band, I did lose it all since i began pursuing the band last year. I had to get my BMI down before I could have surgery.

I made it! I never thought I would make it!! I have lost 101lbs!!! I am so thrilled! I am still hoping to get to onderland by 8/13/07...Which means I need to lose about 48 more lbs, I am really hoping to do it by my band aniversary! Not sure if that is a realistic goal but that is okay! Anyways congrats to everyone here that has gone on before me!! I know we have accomplished something totally amazing when we get here! You are all such an encouragement to me! I am working on new picts to post soon. Take Care!! and Best Wishes!

Jess - congratulations! I know how wonderful this feels you should be so proud of yourself. Keep up the good work.

I made it! I never thought I would make it!! I have lost 101lbs!!! I am so thrilled! I am still hoping to get to onderland by 8/13/07...Which means I need to lose about 48 more lbs, I am really hoping to do it by my band aniversary! Not sure if that is a realistic goal but that is okay! Anyways congrats to everyone here that has gone on before me!! I know we have accomplished something totally amazing when we get here! You are all such an encouragement to me! I am working on new picts to post soon. Take Care!! and Best Wishes!

Thast so wierd...same start weight within a pound and my weight as of this week...LOL. Congrats!!!!!! My 1 year is August 1. I doubt I will lose another 50 by then but you never know! My goal is between 200-210 when I start back to school in September. I hope the kids dont recognize me!

Wow! Such inspiring success stories! You've all motivated me to change my next weight loss goal to something a little more ambitious than I was originally aiming for: 100 pounds lost by my 1 year bandiversary. I think I can do it!

WOOOHOOOO!! Add me to the list ...I made it to the 100 pound mark yesterday ..one day short of my 7 month bandiversary!! I can hardly believe 7 months ago I weighed 100 pounds more than I do!! My goal is getting closer and closer! I am so excited!!

Susan

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Mom To:

Hannah, Logan

Lance,

Hayden,

and the TWINkies

Mason & Morgan

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I'm at -107 now! And even though I still have 125 pounds to go... I never dreamed that even THIS much was possible!

I am here and only have 9 more pounds to go!!!! I amso darn happy I can hardly stand it!!!

Great, I hope to get there too, right now I've lost 52 lbs. How long does it take to loose 100 lbs? I had my surgery on 12/3/08.

Debbie