So excited that I broke out of the 200's !!! Ok for the second time but for me that is meaning I am really on my way back to my lowest weight since I originally had the surgery. I also notice that I am feeling better again, about myself, I feel more like getting into projects and getting my hands dirty. I never thought I would have to travel this road twice but I am so thankful that I stuck this out, went through 4 total surgeries to be back in the place where I can have success with the tool that helps me have my weighloss. Honestly I think at some point when I had become so accustom to being 155# and feeling great I forgot that the band was the edge I needed. Gaining back 70# scared me to death, I was scared to go to the doctor. Scared and ashamed that I had failed and that I would have to have my band removed because something was making it not work any longer. Long story short, I did have to have multiple surgeries, ended up having to remove just the port and getting it replaced a month later, but I am seeing the person I know I can be once again!!t

Congratulations on getting back to where you were! Failure is only failure when you give up.

Keep up the good work!

I too have had 4 surgeries in one year, LBS, port revision and 2 total knee replacements 4wks apart. Its been a challenge, but I see things getting better and better everyday.

Best wishes for continued success!

So excited that I broke out of the 200's !!! Ok for the second time but for me that is meaning I am really on my way back to my lowest weight since I originally had the surgery. I also notice that I am feeling better again, about myself, I feel more like getting into projects and getting my hands dirty. I never thought I would have to travel this road twice but I am so thankful that I stuck this out, went through 4 total surgeries to be back in the place where I can have success with the tool that helps me have my weighloss. Honestly I think at some point when I had become so accustom to being 155# and feeling great I forgot that the band was the edge I needed. Gaining back 70# scared me to death, I was scared to go to the doctor. Scared and ashamed that I had failed and that I would have to have my band removed because something was making it not work any longer. Long story short, I did have to have multiple surgeries, ended up having to remove just the port and getting it replaced a month later, but I am seeing the person I know I can be once again!!t

good for you and congrats..just hang in there..some days are harder than others..what a wonderful thing for you..i remember well getting under 200 recently...i felt 16 months ago i wouod see 400s...but the band helped me get it in hear......just like with you.GREAT job honey

Congratulations to BOTH of you on your perseverance!!

Hi Cindy, so happy for you -- and inspired by your commitment to getting healthy whatever it takes. I know that return to self feeling, the renewed energy and connection. That is a wonderful place to be. I am feeling just a bit of that on my pre-op diet. Maybe it has to do with focus and intention -- that clarity of wellness. And Congratulations on reaching Onederland, too! Yippee!

I'm SO close!!! Even with an empty band (2days only)

Congrats to all. Hope to be there soon, still have 29# to go for that feeling.

Congrats!!! Recently i broke out of 200s also. I just bought new clothes after losing 67 pounds. I tried to wait but my pants were falling off my butt.