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 )

wtg sexy,u look great,how long it take you,if u dont mind me asking?

If you click on the link below(myspace link)- you will see that these are not pictures of SexyLips- they are of a model name Erika Garza.

MySpace - Erika Garza *La Huerquilla* - 69 - Female - L.A., Nuevo Leon's Finest, WORLD-WIDE, California - myspace.com/huerquilla

I have lost over 100 lbs and still have SOOOOO much more to go.. I think I am at a stand still right now and it is breaking my heart ha ha... I AM BETTER THEN THIS.. I can get past the mean plateau.. WISH ME LUCK :w00t: best wishes to everyone else.. you are doing great :w00t:

Congrats MESCHULTZ! I know the feeling of being so proud of where you've come from and knowing you have to stay motivated to continue for the long haul. Consider coming over to the 100+ or 200+ lbs to lose thread as there are those of us in the same boat encouraging the long haul lapbanders.

P.S. I hit my -120 lbs mark in the last week or so and I've never posted on this thread...just slipped my mind.

Good afternoon Everyone! :frown:

I have lost over 100 lbs and still have SOOOOO much more to go.. I think I am at a stand still right now and it is breaking my heart ha ha... I AM BETTER THEN THIS.. I can get past the mean plateau.. WISH ME LUCK :tt1: best wishes to everyone else.. you are doing great

That's an awesome accomplishment - and you should be very proud of yourself! When I reach my end goal, I'll have lost 110 lbs - have currently lost 60 and looking for more. Can't wait till I get to Onederland (hopefully in the next week or so).

Keep up the good work - you are very inspiring!:w00t:

Thank you! This is a great idea and inspiring to pre-op patients like myself who would like to know it is possible to lose 100lbs+ with lapband since I have heard so many naysayers (professionals and gastric bypass patients) who keep feeding me the idea that gastric is better because you can lose MORE weight. From what I understand gastric helps lose weight FASTER but the amount of weight loss is determined by the effort put forth. So congrats to all of you BANDSTERS and thank you for sharing because you inspire me!!

wtg to all of you,stand tall and be proud wtg@@@@@@ i cant wait till im there

SpecialK thanks so much I will look into the other boards.. congrats on your weightloss it is awesome.

Wonderful job everyone. It can be done with the band. Dont let anyone tell you it cant.

Mrswilson, you are right, alot depends on the amount of effort you put forth. The band is a TOOL, so much can be determined by what we do and what we put in our mouth. WE STILL HAVE TO BE ACCOUNTABLE.

Best of luck to everyone.

As of today, I am finally in "Onederlad" and I am estatic!!

This is my favourite thread in the whole board and I'm going to be on that list one day... one day SOON!!!

Six months ago I was all excited because I had made it into Onederland (75lb down). At the time, I thought the 100lb lost was the next goal and that it was within reach. In the last six months, I have bounced up and down from 90kg (200lb) to my lowest so far of 84kg (185lb). Six months and only 15lb and that not even consistant... *sigh* Right now I am onsite and won't know my true weight till I get on my home scales in 2 days time but I'd guess I'm back at around 86/87kg (190lb) again. At the bottom end of the bounce (185lb), I'm only 10 pound from reaching this milestone but do you think I can do it?? Noooo... I have to keep sabotaging myself on each trip back to site.

Time to refocus and get recommitted! I haven't finished this journey yet and I want to get to goal!! 100lb down is my next milestone and I vow now that I will achieve it before my first visit to the plastic surgeon on June 12!! That's seven weeks - I can do that!!

The scales are moving again and I'm closing in on the target!! 7.5lb to go - this time I'm going to make it!!!

Congrats to all the new members!! I'll be joining you soon!

That first comment was made on 15th December 08... the last one on 26th May... Here it is, 7th September and I'm STILL not there yet but I'm damn well going to be tomorrow!!! Scales this morning came up at 79.5kg, which is 175.25 in lb language... Rotten things wouldn't give me a quarter of a pound, just so I could see that number 100 come up on my ticker, would they?

But it WILL HAPPEN TOMORROW!!!

My goal was to be 100lbs down by the end of August and on the morning of August 30th I stepped on the scale and found that I was 100lbs down :thumbup:

Congrats, bklyn!!

As of this morning, I have FINALLY made it!! I must have jinxed myself with that last post because having gotten to within 0.3 of a pound of the magic 100lb number, I promptly BOUNCED and spent the next 3 weeks gaining and losing the same pound over and over. After another fill yesterday, however, I made it over the marker and am now 100lb down! YEEHAH!!!!

ADD ME TO THAT LIST!!

I have lost over 100 lbs.

Well done, Renee!! Doesn't it feel great?

I've lost 150 lbs so far. 85 was before the band placement. 65 since the band Dec 3rd, 2008. Although i have plateaued the last couple of months, I still have a goal of 130 more.