HI guys, so I went ahead and got a super awesome pair of size 8 jeans as inspiration. They came in the mail today and they look soo small! Has anybody made it to an eight? Or am I just setting myself up for failure? I am scheduled to be banded next month.

I know I will have to work super hard, the band is not a magic pill, it is a tool, It is more important to focus on my health, know I know I swear, but is an eight on the table?

I am currently an 18 or 20 in jeans. I haven't worn an eight since my air force days about fifteen years and two c sections ago.

Decided to check out this thread for some extra motivation. I am amazed at the stories. I have to remind myself that this is what LBT is about...People sharing experiences, knowledge, failures and successes. So many stories are so very similar which makes it encouraging to KNOW that it can be done.

My goal is also a toned & tight size 8. Before my official Pre op I was 245. Did my own thing to prepare for my official pre op...started that at 239lbs. Banded 9/7/12 at 231lbs. 223lbs today. My goal is 145lbs. Im 5.1" so that should be size 8. I am a tight 16 now. Your stories here really make me believe size 8 is in the near future.

Just joined My Fitness Pal. Also very inspiring. Please keep posting these success stories.

I started at 18/20 and am now down to an 8/10 depending on the pants. I really need to get tones up though. have really slacked off on working out. I have maintained for about 9 months now.

oh.... u got this.. dr told me not to get my hopes up and that starting at 328 lbs and a 24 26 that i should be happy to drop even 100 lbs. That i would probably be able to get to a 14 maybe a 12. WELL Im a size 6 and the smallest i have ever been. i still weight heavy, but im tall and i wanted it. If u want that 8 u can do it. Good luck;-)