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 am so so teary eyed right now! Thanks for this thread. I just feel good seeing it. And thinking I too will lose this time and it will work. And not come back. Thanks to you all.

AWESOME!! I get to post here!! WAHOOO!!

108# GONE !!!

I have lost 170 pounds and Jan. 15, 2009 marks my 2 year anniversity. So yes it is possible to lose 100 lbs with the lap band. Best money I have ever spent.

Bonnie

Congrats Everyone!

I am so excited to finally post here! I am officially down 115lbs! Before the band I would have never dreamed that I would weigh what I do, nevermind that I am steamrolling towards Onederland! 30lbs til Onederland!

Edited January 11, 200917 yr by chocolate_snaps

I got on the scales today and cried, I reached the 100lb loss. I got to work and emailed my old supervisor to update. I didn't think I could do it, so I'm surprised. I still have a way to go but I know I can get to my goal.

Congratulations to all who have reached the 100 pound mark. It can be such an emotional thing because it doesn't feel possible until you actually get there.

I sobbed when my scale hit 199.0. It happened one year to the date of my first appointment with lap band surgeon. I brought him and his staff a gift that day (a basketful of healthy (100 calorie) snacks.

Don't forget to say thank you to your lap band team!

Congrats and keep up the good work.

Sue

1 year out! 140 pounds lost & gone forever! 1/15 bandday! Hasta Pronto, George:thumbup::thumbup:

georgebals:

Wow! Congratulations! You've done so well. You must feel like a new person - I know I do.

Happy Bandiversary!

Sue

Dear Sue, Thank You! You are doing very well. Yes brand new! I like that. Hasta Pronto, George:thumbup::thumbup:

I am so excited to finally get to post here. I hiet 100 lbs lost on Tues. and today it's 100.5 so I have now lost 'over' 100 lbs!! YAHOO!! It's taken me about 7 1/2 mos. I have 36 more to go to get to my goal of a normal BMI, in a couple more pounds I will just be overweight and no longer obese!!

I can't wait until I can be a part of this list! You're all an inspiration!

CONGRATS to all of yall I finally get to post to this one too. I am down 104.8lbs It took me a little over a year to get down 100.8lbs. I had my surgery 12/11/2007...Congrats again to everyone Hugs & Love, Melissa

I'm jumping in this morning! I can't believe I hit just over 100 pounds. (About 100.6) Thank God for the band, it saved my life. Life is good.

Congrats Lindseyann!!! You must feel simply wonderful!!! I would love to join this club someday soon, as I've been stuck at the same weight for about four months!!!

You all are my inspiration!

I just hit the 100lb mark - almost seven months after I was banded. Going well -still a ways to go!