I officially weigh 135.0. That was my goal when I started this just over 14 months ago. It is just unreal I cannot believe I am here. I have lost 141 pounds and am in size 4 or 6 pants. I just want everyone to know - I am no one special - I have been horrible about exercise, continued to drink alcohol, to cheat on slider foods sometimes, the list goes on and on. BUT, i went to every single dr. appt and got all my fills - got good tight restriction about 6 months in (yes it is all will power before you hit restriction which can take several months) and stick to my surgeon recommended 800-900 calories per day about 80% or 85% of the time. I love this site and will continue to be on it daily as I work to maintain this weight (a whole new chapter). BEST OF LUCK TO US ALL ON OUR JOURNEYS!!!!

Awesome !!

Wow...very inspirational to see posts like this. Congrats on your next part of the program as well..maintenance! Fantastic job!!

Congratulations! Your story is inspiring.

Congrats! I love success stories!

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Great! It is possible. Like other posted, it's exactly what I needed to read

Congratulations! You've worked hard and are now at goal!!

Congratulations!!!!!! This is not an easy journey, but a well worth one. Be blessed!!!!

Yay!!!!! Can't wait to get to goal...25 pounds to go and somewhat a struggle, I need to remind myself that it is truly a journey that can't always be rushed to make it right.

Yay!!!!! Can't wait to get to goal...25 pounds to go and somewhat a struggle, I need to remind myself that it is truly a journey that can't always be rushed to make it right.

Isn't that last 25 pounds something else? I have the same amount until I get to goal, and can't seem to lose any more weight. I have been stuck for 6 months. I will keep plugging away though. Sooner or later it's got to come off.

What a great post! Thanks for sharing and congratulations on your success!

I love this post because I needed to hear that poll have good stories so in not so scared.thanks

Such an inspiration! Thanks for sharing!

I officially weigh 135.0. That was my goal when I started this just over 14 months ago. It is just unreal I cannot believe I am here. I have lost 141 pounds and am in size 4 or 6 pants. I just want everyone to know - I am no one special - I have been horrible about exercise' date=' continued to drink alcohol, to cheat on slider foods sometimes, the list goes on and on. BUT, i went to every single dr. appt and got all my fills - got good tight restriction about 6 months in (yes it is all will power before you hit restriction which can take several months) and stick to my surgeon recommended 800-900 calories per day about 80% or 85% of the time. I love this site and will continue to be on it daily as I work to maintain this weight (a whole new chapter). BEST OF LUCK TO US ALL ON OUR JOURNEYS!!!! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

I need some help and tips on what to eat... It's been a month and I have lost anything

What I needed to hear! Sounds like ur a lot like me on diet and exercise! Thank u so much! Banding Sept 17th 2012!

Congratulations. Your story is inspiring. Love reading about successes.