I was banded almost 6 months ago, 1/18/13, and have just reached 70lbs this week (including pre-op). I'm a little nervous about posting because I hate that this site is public, but I LOVE looking at progress & success pictures (kind of the same thing) and get really inspired by everyone on this site. My life is so much better, just being regular obese rather than super morbidly obese, I am so much healthier and happier than I used to be. My biggest achievement so far is my resting heart rate. At over 330lbs (my highest known weight) my resting heart rate was in the low 100s (super scary). Now, my resting heart rate is in the high 50s to low 60s - like an athlete!! I almost feel like one, too.

Thank you to all of you who share on this site and put it all out there so we don't all feel alone.

Have a great day!!

Awesome!

Oh yeah!!!! You look amazing and I can only imagine how much better you feel. Congratulations!!! ???

You look amazing!

Congratulations you look fantastic! I know what you mean about being excited that you are no longer morbid obese! I went from a BMI of 66 to now 37, it was so exciting when the doctors records no longer read morbid obesity! I'm getting banded in one week looking forward to the day that obese will no longer apply! Blessings to you on the remainder of your journey!

I can really relate to your post as of today I am down 70 as well.I was banded 1/10/13. I feel so much better and am looking forward to getting my body back to healthy!!!! I too would like to lose 100 more and even though it seems like a lot it won't be so bad cause from this point on its only gonna get better and better!!!! Congrats you look fantastic!!!!!!!!!

Excellent work! Congratulations on your new healthier you!

You look ah-maze-ing!!!! Well done

You lok great! Keep it up!

Oh my gosh, thank you everyone!!! You are all so nice & encouraging.

I'm so glad I took a before picture because I was hiding from the camera for years, now I have something to compare to so I know I'm progressing even when I'm having a fat moment.

I can really relate to your post as of today I am down 70 as well.I was banded 1/10/13. I feel so much better and am looking forward to getting my body back to healthy!!!! I too would like to lose 100 more and even though it seems like a lot it won't be so bad cause from this point on its only gonna get better and better!!!! Congrats you look fantastic!!!!!!!!!

Yay, band buddies! It feels like so long ago, but its only been 6 months! Congrats to you on your loss, sounds like we are in similar boats. Would love to chat sometime!

You look amazing, well done, hope I'm as successful as you:)

You look amazing..!! Great job..!! ???‰???‰???‰

Congratulations! You look amazing.

Wow what a difference-you look great!!!

Such an inspiring update / thank you for sharing!