Never in a billion years thought I would ever be "normal" weight... But I did it! I am 5'11" and weigh 150 and wear a size 8/10 now (from a size 24). I lost 123 pounds in 2.5 years, been maintaining for the last 6-8 months. Just wanted to share so others know that it can be done. No more insulin or other medications, no worry about fitting in air plane seats or roller coasters. There have been ups and downs and I still don't always recognize the person in the mirror but I would do it again in a heartbeat! Good luck to everyone in their journey...

Never in a billion years thought I would ever be "normal" weight... But I did it! I am 5'11" and weigh 150 and wear a size 8/10 now (from a size 24). I lost 123 pounds in 2.5 years, been maintaining for the last 6-8 months. Just wanted to share so others know that it can be done. No more insulin or other medications, no worry about fitting in air plane seats or roller coasters. There have been ups and downs and I still don't always recognize the person in the mirror but I would do it again in a heartbeat! Good luck to everyone in their journey...

We can set our goals, as if we were on a diet and we can turn this thing on/off....the reality is it is a new lifestyle, a new different wy of eating that becomes life long and permanent .....

We have become fat because we eat wrong, and we eat way too much....with the band, we eat "Normal" again, with portions and hunger under control...therefore, over time, our bodies will eventually return to a "Normal" weight, fat %, where it should be.....

I had a few goals come and go throughout this journey....but I kept right on loosing....my Dr. said I would until my body reached that point of where it should be.....which it did....

I have not lost, or gained any weight in over a year now...my Dr. informs me I have no more excess weight to loose...therefore I have completed the journey, and now live a normal, healthy, everyday life....no longer worrying about calories, etc....as long as the band remains constant, I have no fear of ever being over weight again!!!........I will never have to go on a diet again......a complete and successful journey. A Lap Band Graduate...

That's fantastic! Congratulations!

Wonderful and inspiring.. I believe the band allows me to eat normally.. I am not on a diet .. I have been on every diet known to man.. none worked.. it was always temporary and once I fell off the wagon I would eat the wagon... I always felt deprived.. The band has made me feel satisfied and I do not feel deprived.. I eat a variety of things and sometimes a treat but overall I am eating healthier than ever before.. Keep up the good work.. love to see success...

So super inspired and proud of you! You are absolutely beautiful. Enjoy your new life... Lisa

_{Wonderful post! Thank you for the update! Success is so sweet!}

Congratulations! I'm glad you shared with us your achieved goals. Sometimes we get down on ourselves and maybe think its not working so good anymore.

Best wishes

Congrats

That's incredible!!! Thank you for sharing. Congrats!!'

Never in a billion years thought I would ever be "normal" weight... But I did it! I am 5'11" and weigh 150 and wear a size 8/10 now (from a size 24). I lost 123 pounds in 2.5 years' date=' been maintaining for the last 6-8 months. Just wanted to share so others know that it can be done. No more insulin or other medications, no worry about fitting in air plane seats or roller coasters. There have been ups and downs and I still don't always recognize the person in the mirror but I would do it again in a heartbeat! Good luck to everyone in their journey...[/quote']

CONGRATULATIONS ! LIVE A LONG HEALTHY LIFE!

Awesome!!!! Congratulations

Wow! So great to hear this at the beginning of my journey for inspiration

Congratulations on reaching and on maintaining your goal. Thank you for sharing your story that it is possible to change the way we relate to food and how we proceed in that endeavor will determine if we are successful or not.

Way to go girl! Congratulation on your success!

congratulations!

You look awesome. I bet you feel wonderful. What a great accomplishment!