Hi my friends,

Today is the big day. I am down 100 pounds.!!!!! :eek:

Got there in 8 months 3 weeks and 5 days! Now I still have at least 54 pounds to go, but that number sounds far less intimidating! I am so overwhelmed that I don't know what to say. My life is dramatically different now. I am no longer afraid of chairs, booths etc.. I can workout for 45 minutes doing cardio without feeling like I'm having a heart attack. My skin is better, no more double chin, no more swelling and I am no longer the biggest person in a restaurant or at a social event. For those just starting the band is the best investment I ever made for myself. Yes, its hard work and you need to do a lot of headwork and make lots of changes, but it is worth it if you stick to the program.

I love my band!!!

Babs in TX

334/234/180

-100 and counting

6/23/03

Babs-

You go girl!! Great Job, keep up the good work.

Congratulations, Babs!! That is such an accomplishment, you should be VERY proud of yourself!

Someday that will be me, I hope...

Congratulations!!You are an inspiration!!That is such a huge

accomplishement!bravo bravo!!!

Do you have any pictures on the web?I would love to see the before and afters!!

Chantal

Wow! That's such an amazing accomplishment. I'm sure the next 54 pounds will come off too because it sounds like you're willing to walk the walk and use this tool to it's fullest. Congratulations!

Becky

to be banded April 6!

Congrats!

I feel exactly the same! its not been easy, but getting banded is the best investment I ever made also!

What a great post !!!

inspirational !!!

Thanks for sharing!

Audrey x

Hi Babs

Congratulations! What a wonderful achievement. I am just 2 pounds short of my century mark, so I know how great you must feel. I'll be happy to be celebrating in the next week or two.

Keep it up. The next 54 pounds may be the hardest, or the slowest, but what an accomplishment!

Enjoy!

Mary

Chantal,

I am working on finding a good pic to post on the web. I have a good before pic and I had my husband take a few pics today.

Alexandra: You are almost halfway there yourself, so kudos on your great success.

Mary: You are doing really great. I will be here with a Woohoo for you in a few days!!!!

Thanks for all of the support. You guys are great!!!!

Babs

Way to go!!!:banana Can't wait to be a part of it all.

Way to go Babs. What an inspiration you are! I will be banded on April 5 and I can't wait to get to where you are. You make me know that it really can happen! Thanks for posting your accomplishments.

YIPPEE!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations!!!!!!

54 pounds....They'll be gone in no time!

Birdee:D

WHoooooo hOoooooo! Congrats!

First, CONGRATULATIONS!! I know how difficult it can be, but sooooo worth it!! I had my surgery July 17, 2003, just shortly after yours. And I'm right on track with you with only 3 pounds to go to hit MY "century mark"!! Isn't it a GREAT feeling!?!

Hang in there and let's lose our last "half-century" together!!

Whohoooooooooooooo Babs!!! Way to go!!!!!!

Great progress Babs!!! :eek:

I am so happy for you. I can't wait to feel some of the differences you are experiencing.

It is just wonderful that you were able to lose 100 lbs in less than a year. You are truly an inspiration.

Thank you for sharing your progress.