I'm thrilled to report in that as of today, exactly 7 months since surgery, I've hit the century mark! I can't believe I have lost 100 pounds. That's amazing to me and I'm thrilled. I still have a long way to go, but I know I'm really on my way. And at least I know I'm more than 1/2 way there.

I have to say that although I've worked hard at this process, it's not been too difficult. Yes, I eat very differently - in both the amount of food I eat and my choices. I'm exercising regularly. I go to the support groups. And I'm not suffering. My band is really doing its job!

This has truly been much easier - and a much faster weight loss than I ever imagined. I couldn't be happier!

I really can't believe I have truly lost 100 pounds. Even with all my years of dieting, this is by far the most weight I've ever lost. And I know this will be forever!

Now, I'm on to the next 50!!!

Mary

Mary, congratulations!! It's so encouraging to read that it's possible to do so well without suffering. That's what the band is all about, and you're managing beautifully!!

So, when do we get to see pictures?

Thanks Alexandra. OK...Here's a few photos...

Oops... the photos aren't posting. I'll try again.

Hopefully the photos will show up...

Wow, Mary, you look fabulous!! :eek:

Thanks for sharing. It's so wonderful!!

You look very very Elegant Mary!!

Congrats!

Congratulations, Mary!! Your progress is fabulous!

WOW MARY!!!!

congrats on your CENTURY MARK!!! that is such a milestone!!!

we also share a NSV!!! we both have waistes!!! your getting curvy in a GREAT way!!!

i cant wait to see your 1 year pics!!! what an inspiration!!!!!! :eek:

Mary,

You look absolutely fantastic!!! I remember your earlier posts from last year and I saw the original pic. What a difference a few months make!!! Maybe I will have a chance to see you at a bandster bash!!! Congratulations!!!

Babs in TX

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Wow!congratulations!what a awesome achievement.I am very

happy for you:D

Chantal

Hi Mary,

Congratulations on your fantastic loss! You look great! Thank you so much for sharing your story and photos. It really boosts my spirits to hear about great successes like yours!!!:banana :banana :banana :banana

Thank you all for your great comments and feedback. I really appreciate it.

It is funny sometimes, when you realize how people view you. Just today, I had a meeting with two women who I see briefly about every month. One of these women I actually had told I was having surgery - but she obvioulsy forgot. When I saw them for a business meeting in December, at a restaurant, neither of them made any comments about my weight loss. They only remarked about how little I was eating. Today, when I walked into the restaurant to meet them, they started raving about my "new" hairstyle, and how flattering it is. I really couldn't believe that they had no clue I had lost weight. When I finally said my hair style hadn't changed, but I lost weight - and then told them it was 100 pounds, they couldn't believe it. One of them said that she guesses she never realized how heavy I was.

It's just amazing to me that even now, some people aren't noticing a weight loss of 100 pounds. At this point, I'm comfortable in figuring it's "them" and their "cluelessness" - and has nothing to do with me!

In any event, I'm very happy with my progress. And I really do appreciate your wonderfully encouraging and positive comments. Thank you!

Mary

Your looking great !!!!

What an inspiration!!!

Audrey x

100 pounds, how inspirational!!!

I love this web site. It it wasn't for you all I might not have gone through with it. Keep up the great work we are all rooting for you.

Yanno Mary...not everyone judges people by their size. Maybe they never saw you as being fat. Maybe, just maybe they saw you for who YOU are as a person and that is why they never noticed your size before or your weight loss. It's nice to know that there are some people out there that are that way. It's also nice to know, for you at least, that you are a nice enough person for people to enjoy your company and not notice your weight. That is a wondeful compliment. I can't see your pics for some reason :/ but I am sure that with 100 lbs. gone you look absolutely teffific. That's all I want to lose so if I can do that...I'll be soooooooooooooooooo happy

Congratulations on such a wonderful loss

Linda

WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The pics showed up finally...

OMG!!! You can definitely see the difference. Those ladies may love you for the person you are but holy cow.....ANYBODY can see the difference in your size. You look terrific What an inspiration you are

linda