Today is the 9 month anniversary of my Lap Band surgery.

Since then I have lost 152 pounds.

I still have considerable weight to lose but I am SO happy with my results so far. It's definitely work and I've had to change my entire lifestyle but I am happier and healthier than I have ever been in my adult life.

I absolutely love my band! It's the best decision I've ever made for myself!

HAPPY DANCE!!!

What an inspiration

WOW WOW WOW !! Amazing !! Very inspiring ! Thank you for sharing !!

Such an inspiration! I LOVE to read your posts & THANKS for always sharing!

Congrats on the weight loss I'm new just got banded on the 3rd so I sure hope I have a great story like yours and I also like ready all your post

I am late to the party but a HUGE

CONGRATULATIONS

To you!. You are an awesome inspiration to many of us. You are frank and truthful in your discussions and I for one appreciate your honesty. I am glad to have you as a friend and a lap band guru.

Congratulations again on your accomplishment! You look fabulous.

Go girl!!!!

You are awesome:)

Can we see pics??!!

Congratulations, you are truly a inspiration to me and every one else. Your doing fantastic, keep it up.

Thanks for all the kind words and encouragement everyone. I honestly couldn't have gotten this far without all of your support :wub:

What tips can you give some of the newly bandsters? What do you eat? Do you workout/how often/what do you do?

What tips can you give some of the newly bandsters? What do you eat? Do you workout/how often/what do you do?

The best advice I can give is to see a nutritionist and set up food guidelines specific to your needs and lifestyle. I don't eat anything special, in fact I don't even do low carb like most here do, but I do follow the directions my nutritionist gave me.

As for exercise, I walk 2 miles about 5 days a week. Every day if I can.

You are amazing.

can you share a sample menu that you have in a day? i am struggling with my eating lately and need some new ideas

can you share a sample menu that you have in a day? i am struggling with my eating lately and need some new ideas

I know this isn't going to help, but I don't eat anything special or different. I have a Protein shake for Breakfast every morning, a Lean Cuisine or maybe leftovers from dinner before for lunch, and whatever I am making for the kids for dinner.

I do stick to a cup or less of food at every meal, count calories, make sure to get all my protein in, and limit my fat intake.

Best wishes

Today is the 9 month anniversary of my Lap Band surgery.

Since then I have lost 152 pounds.

I still have considerable weight to lose but I am SO happy with my results so far. It's definitely work and I've had to change my entire lifestyle but I am happier and healthier than I have ever been in my adult life.

I absolutely love my band! It's the best decision I've ever made for myself!

HAPPY DANCE!!! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Missy, Are you on MyFitnessPal. It would be nice for those of us that want to read your food diary as you go along. Or went along congratulations

Janner146 - Nevada - Banded 9/12!

Missy, Are you on MyFitnessPal. It would be nice for those of us that want to read your food diary as you go along. Or went along congratulations

Janner146 - Nevada - Banded 9/12!

No sorry, I'm not. I use the Lose It app.

Hahaha my diet is boring, trust me. I honestly don't eat anything special. Heck, I don't even do low carb, I eat lots of carbs. I just eat less food and try to make healthy choices.