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 )

138lbs gone from my life! Has changed the way I feel as far as my health and also my emotional health is where it should be. Best thing I ever did for myself!

Congrats and a :w00t: to all who have lost 100 or more - your stories are inspiring, and I have set a goal to join you by the end of 2009!

I made it too 200 lost this weekend!

Whosyadaddy:

Congratulations! You must be very close to goal. Sounds like your new lifestyle is going to help you keep the weight off.

Congratulations on 200#.

Sue

I made it too 200 lost this weekend!

Congrats! :thumbup::crying::ohmy:

wow 100pds wtg and 200 pds woo hooooooooooo,wtg u guys,how long it take ya to lose 200?

This is the best thread I have seen! Thank you so much. I am banded just one month tomorrow so this is a thread that is so important to inspire me. I have lost 32 since Dec but not very much since my band. It is now starting to come off but slowly. I will get my first fill on the 23. I am scared!

Whosyadaddy you are doing so great! Thank you and I would love to see your whole story, do you have it posted anywhere? You are so awesome to share! Thank you all!!!

hey blklabmive gotten 3 fills in a 14 cc band and none have hurt at all.i felt nothing so dont get to worryed,i thought for sure it would hurt,but didnt at all,now with 9 cc in my band i have restriction big time,good luck

Thanks nazzy! A couple of years ago I had a very bad infection from my gallbladder and the doctor had to make several cuts in my stomach to let the infection drain and did not numb me at all. It hurt so bad! I just think about that and I get scared of the fill needle hurting too. I just love to hear that you did not hurt, that gives me hope! Thanks!!

Congrats to all that have made it over the 100lb mark Oh and WTG!!! For whos your daddy :crying:

I get to join the club in 10lbs I cannot wait.

whosyadaddy... THAT IS GREAT NEWS!! CONGRATS...

:tt1:whosyadaddy----- great job congratulations.

Thanks ALL! i am glad i could encouarge you. I remember coming here and looking when i just got banded.

It has been since AUG 07. I lost the forst 170 in the first 12 months.

Grr. If I could lose 170 I'd be right where I want to be. Lol.

Congrats though, you have done an amazing job! And it's NOT easy, like so many people think it is either!

104 for me