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 )

congrat's to everyone one day i hope to share the same joy!

328 (H)

298 (S)

256 ©

155 (G)

by Dr. Karne Mackenzie

Visaila california

I hit my 100 pound lost mark yesterday! I'm so happy about this. I had the goal to do it by Christmas, but it happened early. Now to see if I can keep from gaining much over the next week. Eek!

SHM - that's so great; esp during holiday season!!!!!

wow@@@@@ wtg you.how long it take ya?how many fills did u have if u dont mind me asking,wtgggggggggggggg

nazzy,

I had surgery in February last year, so I'm just under the 11-month mark.

I have had 4 fills, I think. I like to keep my band fairly loose so I don't have pb episodes, etc. I think I'm at 6.5 in my 10 cc band. You can read my blog (link in my signature) for more detailed info.

[ATTACH]15938[/ATTACH]I am down 114 pds I have 11 more pds to goal !

Here are my pics. Before at 250 plus , now at 136

Oops it did not let me attach my before here it is

coltonwade,

You look so amazing. You're not just smaller, you look so fit. Very inspiring. Thanks for sharing. I'm off to look at your blog.

OH Wow Fit that is a new one for me LOL Thank YOU SO MUCH .

WOrking out is one of my down falls i have to say .

My arms are saggy . And i need a Tummy Tuck .

But I DO SO appreciate that. I feel SO Much better . I hope you like my blog

Mindy

coltonwade,

You look so amazing. You're not just smaller, you look so fit. Very inspiring. Thanks for sharing. I'm off to look at your blog.

How is it possible to not lose or regain after lap band surgery?

Do you need to lose weight before surgery

HI Theogillis7,

Re: not to loose weight -- well, if you choose high calorie "slider" foods - cookies, candies, ice cream, high-fat things - you can still eat too many caloires and not loose weight. Regain - same story.

Loose weight before surgery? - well, it depends on your program/bariatric center/surgeon. Some require (and insurance companies often do) a pre-op diet like 3 - 6 months supervised diet - to show that you can follow the diet changes. I had to do 3 months, and lost about 40 pounds. However, medically, you may not need to loose weight - some surgeons want you to loose some weight to decrease the fat around the liver and make the surgery easier, but not all do. Talk to you surgeon!

A happy story - Christmas Eve my brother and sister-in-law who I have not seen for a year came home. I email them occasionally, but I guess the topic of the band and weight loss never came up with them -- I assumed our mother told them, or somebody else in the family.

Well, apparently, he wasn't sure who I was and was about to ask, when I guess it dawned on him that it was ME! He didn't say anything, but told my mom afterwards that they were blown away with the change.

Pretty funny! :-) I guess I do look a bit different now! What a difference a year can make.

the goal with the band once your at goal is to have your band at the right level of restriction so that you can eat "normal" foods. eat what you want basically with in reason , and you are able to maintain your weight.

It does ( from what i understand) take a little , or can take a little tweaking to get your band at the right level so your not losing and yoru not gaining anymore.

What happens if once your at goal and you gain ? then you go get a slight fill and lose that weight. THAT is the beauty of the band. IF you do gain wieght YOU CAN Lose it.

what happens if your losing weight? then you go have some fluid taken out so you are able to eat a little more and you stop losing weight.

Does that help ?

Mindy

I did it!!

- I have lost OVER 100 lbs!

- I am now in ONEderland!

- I am no longer obese, but overweight!

WOOHOO!!

Holy crap!! I have been waiting for MONTHS to post here!!!