Feeling so blessed that I made the decision to take hold of my life again with the lapband!!! I had surgery on May 30, 2013 topping the scale at 289lbs; as of my last weigh-in on December 6, 2013, I'm down 105lbs. I can't express how life changing this whole journey has been for me! I feel soooo much better and am able to enjoy my life again. I'm able to do things I wasn't able to do before and I have that happiness back I was missing. I guess I never truly realized how many avenues of my life was affected/altered by my weight. I still have about 30lbs or so to go until I reach my goal weight. My next monthly check-up is in 4 days and I'm hoping to be even closer to my goal. I'm proof that if you work the band, the band will work for you! I must admit these last couple of weeks have been hard with the holidays as far as making the correct food choices are concerend; yes, I had a couple of Cookies and a few chips and dip but NOTHING compared to what I would've had without my band, my portions were controlled even though I didn't make the wisest choices; which just makes me appreciate the choice I made even more. Take hold of TODAY and make it your own......WE CAN DO THIS!

Congratulations on your loss so far. You're doing great and inspiring!

Thanks Jim! YOU'RE DOING GREAT AS WELL! WAY TO GO!!!

Wow!!! A big congratulation to you.... How did you manage to lose so much in such a short time.... What did you do in terms of eating and exercising.....,

You are such an inspiration as I myself is due to have my band fitted on the 11th. Before my pre-op I was 284lbs but I'm currently 272lbs, losing 12lbs in 7 days.....

Thanks for sharing you story... Do you use my fitness pal so I could add you for support...

Regards

What a spectacular weight loss in such a short period of time. I know my loss has been very good and faster than many others but you have surpassed me. Keep up the good work! My challenge at this point is to really think beyond the weight loss and to making sure I maintain it.

Awe Thanks adesuwa! 12lbs in 7 days is AMAZING! Sounds like you're doing exactly what you should be!!

As for me I really just did EXACTLY what I was instructed to do by the dr.'s! I always eat my Protein first (3-4oz) then my veggies (1/2 cup) and then my carb (1/2 slice of whole wheat bread or 1/2 tortilla for a wrap) (if there's still room for it). I don't eat in between meals but if I have an urge for something sweet or a have a craving, I typically will have 1oz of cheese and 1 serving of crackers or a 60 cal pudding cup. They even have sugar free ice cream bars that will pull me through that really tough sweet tooth craving and they only have 110 cal. I do have a my fitness pal account but honestly I haven't used it in a while.

I've only had 2 fills, I don't want to be miserable so even though at times I may still feel a little hungry once my hour is up and I'm able to drink after my meal this will make me full. Just remember not to over fill. I think people have a tendency to think tighter is better but from my expierence and from what the dr. has told me it's just the opposite. Some times being too tight can actually cause you to gain weight.

You will do GREAT! If I can be of any assistance let me know. Good luck on your adjustment!!!

Thank you gowalking! WOW! You've done an outstanding job!! You should be SOOOO proud! Keep going you're almost to goal:-) YAY!! I know what you mean focusing on the maintenance. I must admit I too am feeling a little nervous about what happens once I hit my goal and what the future holds as far as maintaining. I'm just going to keep doing what I'm doing (if it's not broke don't fix it). Keep eating exactly like I have been because it's something I can stick with for the rest of my life, stay in close contact with my surgeon and just do exactly what they say and we'll be fine!!!! Thanks again and congrats on your wonderful success!

Congrats!!!! What a great job. Perfect example of what is possible when we listen to our doctors and our bands I'm very happy with my choice as well. Wishing you continued success!

Thanks SillyAuntDi! You're doing a fantastic job!!

Yes, listening to your band and doing what your doctor tells you is the KEY to success! Along with LOTS of PRAYERS!!!! My feeling is we trusted the dr. to do major surgery on us so we should definitely take their words seriously:-) Wishing you a happy new year and much success!

Wow.....

Congratulations.....

Glad you have your life back!!!!

Thank you HealthyNewMe!

Congratulations!!! What an inspiration you are! Thanks for posting!

Yippee! So exciting....and here's to the exciting new year ahead. Reclaiming our lives does feel really, really good -- your post is such a great reminder of that! Best wishes.....

your wt. loss is awsome. my mouth flew open when i saw how much wt. you lost. good job! your positive outlook is so aspiring. here's to your goal wt. you will be hitting it soon.

Awe Thanks adesuwa! 12lbs in 7 days is AMAZING! Sounds like you're doing exactly what you should be!!

As for me I really just did EXACTLY what I was instructed to do by the dr.'s! I always eat my Protein first (3-4oz) then my veggies (1/2 cup) and then my carb (1/2 slice of whole wheat bread or 1/2 tortilla for a wrap) (if there's still room for it). I don't eat in between meals but if I have an urge for something sweet or a have a craving, I typically will have 1oz of cheese and 1 serving of crackers or a 60 cal pudding cup. They even have sugar free ice cream bars that will pull me through that really tough sweet tooth craving and they only have 110 cal. I do have a my fitness pal account but honestly I haven't used it in a while.

I've only had 2 fills, I don't want to be miserable so even though at times I may still feel a little hungry once my hour is up and I'm able to drink after my meal this will make me full. Just remember not to over fill. I think people have a tendency to think tighter is better but from my expierence and from what the dr. has told me it's just the opposite. Some times being too tight can actually cause you to gain weight.

You will do GREAT! If I can be of any assistance let me know. Good luck on your adjustment!!!

I don't think it's a coincidence that we follow a very similar food plan (also per my nutritionist) and have lost a similar amount of weight. In fact, I suspect based on your BMI and mine, we're about the same height as well.

your wt. loss is awsome. my mouth flew open when i saw how much wt. you lost. good job! your positive outlook is so aspiring. here's to your goal wt. you will be hitting it soon.

Thank you so much for the enciuragement! I really appreciate it!! You're doing great yourself! Congrats and much continued success!!