Hello all! I just got back from an appt. with my surgeon. He seems very happy with my progress. He said I didn't need to loose anymore weight and I looked "terrific!" He asked if I wanted to loose any more. I told him that I thought 5-10 more pounds. My original goal was 150 pounds, but that was based on my high school years. Now, my body is shaped different and I think I might be too slim at that weight. Now my Goal weight is 165.

I am now officially 10 pounds away from my new goal weight! I am VERY excited and hopeful.

I justed wanted to share with the MOST supportive group ever!!!!!!!!!!1

Thanks, Shawn

This is just fantastic. Just think of where you started!!!! Only 10 more lbs. What happens after that? How do you maintain without losing. Oh my gosh, you might have to force yourself to eat something fattening now and then to maintain. :huggie:

Congratulations on your accomplishment.

Congrats! :huggie:

We know it isn't when you get to those last few pounds, the fight is really on.

(I'm down to about 6# from my doctor's goal, or about 16# from my own goal. And at this point every ounce counts!)

Fantastic news, huge congratulations. And you know, its those last pounds that make the biggest difference, so you'll really get the reward for this last little bit of effort.

Shawn, I see you are 5'8". I'm 5'5" and was hoping that 165 would do it for me. That's the weight I want to be for my tummy tuck, anyway. But I have wondered what my end weight was going to end up being, and if 165 was far enough for me. I am certainly willing to change my goal weight from 145 to whatever, as long as I'm comfortable.

So, I'm a mere 14 pounds from my tummy tuck goal weight of 165. (disregard sig if it doesn't say 179)

How weird is that? Isn't it still weird to be so close to goal? I don't have my head around that yet. I just don't. Anyhow, great job and congrats!!!

Shawn,

That is awesome!!!!! Yay!! You must be so proud of yourself!

Congratulations! That is a mighty big achievement!

Thanks for all the support!

I don't think I'll have trouble with losing too much weight. Did I just say that???! I already eat a reasonable amount, however, I do count calories on fitday.com or my head.

The last 2 months, I have fought to lose as my body didn't want to let loose of the low 180's for 6 weeks.

It's is "unreal" to be so close to goal. In fact, I never would have thought it we be this close. I always thought that I'd be the one that wouldn't succeed with the lapband. I even shared this, at the mandatory support group meeting, pre-band.

Landbandtalk has given me a fantastic outlet to share with others. Most of the time, it is where I was drawn for support. I often feel other nonbanders, would be sick of my lapband talk. I REALLY am thankful...

Shawn

Hello all! I just got back from an appt. with my surgeon. He seems very happy with my progress. He said I didn't need to loose anymore weight and I looked "terrific!" He asked if I wanted to loose any more. I told him that I thought 5-10 more pounds. My original goal was 150 pounds, but that was based on my high school years. Now, my body is shaped different and I think I might be too slim at that weight. Now my Goal weight is 165.

I am now officially 10 pounds away from my new goal weight! I am VERY excited and hopeful.

I justed wanted to share with the MOST supportive group ever!!!!!!!!!!1

Thanks, Shawn

WOW. that's great. What an accomplishment. You sound like you have a great doc, he is very supportive, as he should be!