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

Thanks again for all your replies qand support.

Actually it will be an interesting night. I'm heading off to NY for dinner with long-time friends. I see them about 2 times a year. They were extremely supportive of me having surgery. However, when I saw them in November, with a 50 pound weight loss, they both said they could hardly notice a difference.

Let's see what tonight brings, now that I'm down 102!

Mary

Wow Mary

I'm just seeing these pictures. Have fun in NY?

I see a huge difference, I'm sure your friends will too.:banana

You are a HERO to all of us. Your sharing and giving all of us this exciting news that will be all of our victories. Thank again.

OMIGosh Mary... You look terrific! I love hearing that the band is really a great tool and I sure hope it works as well for me! WTG!!!!!!!

Darcy

Oh Mary, you look simply fabulous! Congrats on the weight loss.

You are such an inspiration to us just starting out.

Carolyn

Mary,

It must be a Connecticut thing! I have lost 115 pounds since April, 2003 and no one really noticed a big difference until I was about 80 to 90 pounds down. Some people did, but I didn't get many comments until the last few months. Even so, I know what I have done....and you do too and that's all that matters....how you feel about your wonderful weight loss. You look great, keep up the good work.:cool:

Thanks for the recent comments. Since it's now almost 9 months since surgey, and since I've really slowed down with the weight loss (I'm now at just 108 pounds down), it's nice to have some new feedback. Actually, although I feel great about my weight loss overall, it is hard now that it's slowing down so much. I'm struggling a bit now - some days having real difficulty eating, and yet at night, I'm back to wanting to eat. All those old feelings of "oops, I guess this really isn't going to work" do pop up once in a while. Rationally, I know that's not the case. But emotionally, those fears are still there.

So, the renewal of this thread came at just the right time for me.

Thanks.

Mary

I called the lady that had her lap done 1 hr before me and ck'd on her since we will meet on Thurs for our 1 week post-op visit. She has lost 21 lbs. I can't hardly believe it. I didn't have quite as much to lose as she did, but I'm working on 10-12lbs. I won't know for sure until Thurs. It's amazing if we look back on how really food and too much are all the reasons for obesity. I know this liquid stage is hopefully over tomorrow and week 2 begins. lol

I had to laugh when I read what you said about your friends commenting on your new hairdo. I have a boss at work who is currently one of the top guys where I work. A few years ago, way before surgery, he was my supervisor for 3 years. We saw each other every day during that time and I weighed over 300 pounds for most of that time. I have seen him a couple of times in the last few months and all he ever says to me is "Nice hair do." He does give me a funny look most times, but he has no clue that I've lost 100 pounds since those days. Everyone else I know has noticed and commented. I was thinking about getting up a pool to see how long it will take for him to notice!

BTW you look fabuous!