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 )

wtgggggggggggggggg@@@@@@@ 100 pds how long it take you?what did u eat mostly,plz let us know,i get banded oct 20th cant wait wtgggg again

Georgia girl....love your fitness goal...good for you, you will be great!Congrats everyone. I have been near or at goal for about a year now, I find I go up and down about 8 pounds. Would like to make that about 3pounds instead...not that I am complaining. I love my new active and healthy lifestlye.

Got on the scale this morning...100 lbs gone!

I still have 125 lbs to go till goal...but I feel so GOOD...and I'm having a blast in the meantime.

The band is the best thing I have ever done for myself!

I can't wait until I get to post my 200 lb loss on this thread!

Way to go Natasha!!!

I echo your sentiment - I can't wait to post my 199 loss - to meet my goal! Meanwhile - it's great along the way enjoying all the NSV's.

I mentioned to my family the other day - I feel like I got my life back, and am so enjoying it!

Liza - do I read your siggy correctly? Have you lost 122 lbs since April? If so, OMG I am so jealous!!!

Hi, I'm down 104 pounds/47Kgs as of this morning. Have 50 pounds/22Kgs to go. It's been a long haul, as I had lost 110 pounds/50Kgs and had to have revision surgery a year ago and picked up 55 pounds/25Kgs. So it's taken me a year to lose the weight again. Do any of you bandsters feel exhausted from this process? For me it's been mentally very trying - mostly because for me, to lose weight I have to be very restricted, and have spent a lot of time on liquids. But alas, it is a means to an end and I've never been able to lose this amount of weight on my own before, 2X over!

Edited October 7, 200817 yr by Carrin Parkes

wtg carrin,i hope i can have such will power as you.

Liza - do I read your siggy correctly? Have you lost 122 lbs since April? If so, OMG I am so jealous!!!

No, not since April. I lost weight on the supervised diet I had to be on for 3 months, so it's 120+ since the beginning of December, actually. But I'm still happy with it!! :-)

Heck yes you should be!!!

Congratulations to all of you who have lost #100 pounds or more!!!!!!! You are all awesome. I know that it took a lot of effort on you part, and you should all be very proud. Also, thanks so much for posting to the boards. You all keep me inspired, and I hope to be posting a 100# loss myself in a few months. Keep up the frantastic work.

Edited October 8, 200817 yr by KarenIn

OK ALL,

I am going to try again to post my pics. I hit my 100lbs lost a few weeks ago, and took pictures on the 4th of oct.. That was my 9 month surgery anniversary. If pics dont work.. I am sorry. I am computer challanged.

peach top is day before liquid diet. white top is 10/4/08, 9 month surgery anniversary day. Yes, I love my band and would do it all over again.

WOW0X7 Congratulations! You look great, and should be most proud of your accomplishment.

WOWOX7,

That's great - you look so much better. Congratulations on your weight loss.

I'm so happy, today was ma weight day and the scale was very nice too me -3.2 pounds and that brings me to 102 down. I just can't belive it I am 102 pounds lighter I feel so good.

Now I'm ready fort another 100 pounds!!:laugh::wink2:

Genevieve WTG!!! :wink2: