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 )

Looking good Miss M.

Everyone is doing a great job! it is an awesome thought knowing that 1 day I will post here!

WOOHOO to all of you!:thumbup:

I have just recently lost 100 lbs!!!!! About 60 lbs still to go.

I posted about this earlier under the general discussion forum but thought it would be very fitting here. I have continued to 'reward' myself appropriately throughout my journey as I have seen others do. I wanted to do something special though for hitting 100 lbs - so instead of rewarding myself I decided to do something for others.

In honor of 100 lbs gone forever - I donated 100 lbs of food to my local food bank.

I would like to challenge some of you to do the same - Celebrate by helping others!

kc I think this is the best reward ever. I will take you up on your challenge when I hit 100 lbs. I volunteer at one of our local food banks. it is an awesome ministry.

I can't beleive it is my turn to post on this site. As of today... 103 lbs!:grouphug:

This post and before & after pictures were the inspiration and hope that helped me make the desecion to persure lapband and then to keep me on track. I repeat... I can't believe it is my turn to post on this site!!

congrats miss meliss you look like a different person!!! A much younger person!

KC...challenge taken....donating 136lbs to my local food shelf this week. With the economy the way it is, you could have not thought of a better cause!

I've lost 180 pounds.....but almost no thanks to the Lap band. Lost about 9 pounds TOTAL from the Lap Band, and several years of health in the process

I lost about 70 pounds thanks to adherence to the PH Balancing method of weight loss, and the remaining 100 pounds as a result of a Gastric Bypass....At better-than-goal right now!:tongue_smilie:

HH

I'm glad to see this thread. I too heard that in addition to slower weight loss with the band, I would also not have a great deal of loss. I hope to make it to 100 someday. I have 43 pounds to reach that goal. But I am happy for you guys! Great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Please add me when you get a chance -100lbs in 10months - great since I was hoping to do it in the 1st year, now i have to come up with a new goal. that's ok because I get a new reward. gigi

That's really fast. Good for you!

I just wanted to say that in my experience I lost just as fast as a bypass patient. I followed the band rules and the weight just melted off. I think that the band is only as good as the person uses it. The band is a tool and in order to lose weight you have to work with it. Just my opinion..

Bella! That is wonderful! I had Dr. K too. Could you tell me, did you experience band hell? When did you start losing the most? He did my surgery about 3 weeks ago, I am waiting for a fill in 9 days and can NOT wait!!! Could you please tell me what your experience was with regards to this? Also, where does he put our ports, I cant find mine??? Thanks sooooo much and congrats, you look wonderful :tongue2:

Hi I have lost 100 lbs. since surgery 09-2007.I highly recommend this surgery with the righ doctor!

:thumbup:Hi I have lost 100 lbs. since surgery 09-2007.I highly recommend this surgery with the right doctor!

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In honor of 100 lbs gone forever - I donated 100 lbs of food to my local food bank.

I would like to challenge some of you to do the same - Celebrate by helping others!

What a great idea! You have inspired me!

add me, hit 100 pounds this morning! six months and 5 days after surgery:biggrin:

Edited July 14, 200917 yr by Tweetyinsd

Wow Tweety! 100 lbs in 6 months! Awesome.

116 pounds for me!

Banded 10/27/2008

Dr. Bridget Brady

Central Park Surgery Center, Austin, Tx

386 pounds at first appointment 08/21/08

277 at last follow up on 04/16/09,

270 on 07/12/09

Goal to get to 200 or less