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!

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.

You're absolutely right not a coincidence at all. I'm 5'1.5 (can't forget that.5:)). Friend me so we can support one another to our goal and beyond.

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.....

Thanks for your support! Great job on your success as well!!

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

Thank you for your support! Great job to you as well!! Were all in this together!

<p>Thank you HealthyNewMe! </p>

Congrats!! Thats amazing!!! Im 2 weeks Banded tomorrow!! So Far 15 pounds down! So excited!

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.

You're absolutely right not a coincidence at all. I'm 5'1.5 (can't forget that.5:)). Friend me so we can support one another to our goal and beyond.

OK...just 'friended' you.

That's awesome! Kepp up the good work! You'll do great!!

<p>Thank you HealthyNewMe! </p>

Congrats!! Thats amazing!!! Im 2 weeks Banded tomorrow!! So Far 15 pounds down! So excited!

Amazing! Congrats!

Thanks so much Mandy!!! OMgosh....130lbs....that's AMAZING! Congrats on all of your hard work and success! You should be soooo proud of yourself!

Amazing! Congrats!

You are such an inspiration. Thank you for reminding me that it doesn't happen overnight, I still have to work for it. If I put in the work I will get the results.

Thank you very much! You're doing GREAT. You've already lost 18lbs which tells me you are doing exactly what you're suppose to and if you continue to do that you will continue to see those great results!!! It's alot of work but the rewards are so worth it and so are you!! You can do this!!! :-)

Congratulations on the great success! I feel the same as you...follow your doctors orders! It's proof that it can and does work. Im 3 1/2 months out from surgery and feeling so incredibly amazing with 65 lbs off my 5'4" frame...can't wait to feel what 105 lbs lost feels like!!!

Thanks for inspiring me when times are tough...its nice to hear a positive experience!

Just trying to take it one day at a time!

Congratulations on the great success! I feel the same as you...follow your doctors orders! It's proof that it can and does work. Im 3 1/2 months out from surgery and feeling so incredibly amazing with 65 lbs off my 5'4" frame...can't wait to feel what 105 lbs lost feels like!!!

Thanks for inspiring me when times are tough...its nice to hear a positive experience!

Just trying to take it one day at a time!

Casingadream you're rockin' it!!! You should feel so proud of yourself!!! 65lbs in 3 1/2 months is absolutely amazing!! It makes a huge difference in how you feel and motivates us to keep going even when it is tough. Keep doing what you're doing because you got this;)

How many cc's do you have in your band and do you have a 10cc band or a 10cc band

Sorry meant to say a 14cc band.

LoveNlife- To be honest, I really don't know how many cc's I have in my band. I believe I have a 10cc band. I've had two fills since my surgery in May and feel I'm where I should be for now. For me it's all about how I feel, everyone is different so what may be enough Fluid for me may not be the right amount for someone else. I perfer the conservative approach, I don't want to be too tight and be miserable, I hate getting sick and so far through my journey I haven't one time. Also the Dr.'s have told me that being too tight will actually make you gain weight, stretch out your pouch and possibly even dialate your esophagus so, they tell me if I'm still losing, and if I'm not increasing my portions or snacking all the time that if it's not broke, don't fix it, so I'm just riding the wave:-)

How many cc's do you have in your band and do you have a 10cc band or a 10cc band