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 )

Yay!!! Congrats Karey!!!!!!!<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>

Don't know why I didn't see this thread sooner ...

it will be a year in 5 days , july 16th, i'm down 161 lbs.

WOW! That is amazing! Congrats to you!

Don't know why I didn't see this thread sooner ...

bloo - i see your postings everyday in the food forum and didn't until now realize your in onederland!!!! congrats

congrats as well karey!!!

i CAN FINALLY join you in the 100+ lost !!! officially on July 15 ... Im so excited.. It only took 16mths but i made it!!:cool2:

Hey , add me to the 100 club too !!! I'm at 115 now in 17 months and feel AWESOME !:biggrin2: My skins' a'saggin', but I'm still braggin' ! LOL !:wink2:

I need to post a new picture tho' , the thinner one was from a year ago and my looks are still changing. Congrats to everyone who's made it this far , and for those of you heading there , keep up the good work, you'll make it too !:scared2:

Armkam...I love that quote!!!!! My skins a'saggin but I'm still braggin...I'm so gonna steal that one from you! Just an update on my weight loss to date....4 more pounds and I'll have lost 300 pounds! I can't wait to high that milestone. I never thought I could do it, but darned if I haven't. Congrats to everyone that's doing so well! You know, we're some determined people and ain't it great!

Becky, OUTSTANDING weight loss, good for you! I'm down a little more than 100 myself, so add me to the list! :scared2:

Wow Becky ! That's AWESOME , FANTASTIC, WONDERFUL or any other WOW word you can think of !:tongue: I think we have to be determined to make this work ! I've begun exercising more now hoping to help the sags a little ( I really don't want to go thru surgery for it ) plus I now have the energy to get my butt off the couch and actually feel good doing it !:thumbup:

I definately have more confidence now and do more things that I love. I'm a jr. high music teacher , but sing w/ a band on week-ends , something I would not have done a year ago. I'm lovin' life and lovin' my lapband. My Dr. had me come in for a photo shoot to be on his website once they get it going. That was exciting .Gotta go now. Heading out to do some Wal-mart shopping and then walking 2 miles at our city park once it cools off( about 98 degrees right now:w00t: ) Have an awesome week & I hope that 4 lbs comes off quickly for you Becky !:teeth_smile:

Today I weighed in at 239… That puts me at 9 pounds to reach the Century club and to reach my second short term goal!

Bloo, Jeni, ARMKAM, Linda, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!

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I was 300 lbs. I am now 156. Go me!

Revolution:

That's inspirational. You've lost half of yourself. Wow! Congratulations.

Sue

Oh MY Gosh Becky, I don't even know you but I'm so proud of you I want to hug you and cry all over you with happy tears. You are my new inspiration. You go girl:girl_hug::eek:

WOW, this is amazing. SO much success! I made here myself. Over 100 pounds in less that seven months. I love my band. It is the best thing ever to keep losing. I am now just tenpounds for my initial goal and once I am there I plan on losing another 30.

Best of luck to everyone on their journey with their band.

Lanie

Amen, Lanie! We should all be very proud of ourselves. Plus, it's so wonderful to know how happy other people are and celebrate with them. This site is so inspiring to me as I know it is for so many others.