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[bbbanded 70]

I made it, and it's too big to leave in a blog! Sorry but I am so excited. Someone at work came to me yesterday and said oh you lost weight I didn't notice until they, other coworkers, said it but you look good what did you do? To which I replied with my usual response, I don't drink soda, a little juice and lots of Water, Don't eat fast food, exercise smaller portions yada yada yada.

Then the big question: How much did you lose? It seems so hard to come out and say it and expect people to believe me, because I barely believe it. It's just that hard to grasp the reality of it all. But I rounded and told her 130. Going back to my first consultation with my surgeon he asked what my goal weight was I told him 175, to which he was quick to assure me the average weight loss with the band is about 40% of your excess weight. That meaning 40% or the 200 something lbs I was over weight and not 40% or the 331 that I was. That calculated out to me possibly losing some 80 lbs. So far I've beat the odds by 50 lbs. Needless to say I'm very pleased. It's been a while since I've been to the office, I ought to pay them a visit one of these days. My goal is to reach ultimate goal of 165 by my two year surgiversary! 35 lbs? No problem, knock on wood!

  

[lisacaron 5,075]

Knocking on wood with ya! Keep up the good work!

[Leepers 1,195]

That is awesome! And you look fabulous!

Out of curiosity, did you do it with the band and diet only, or did you exercise?

[2muchfun 8,928]

Great Job.

Edited February 12, 2014 by 2muchfun

[bbbanded 70]

That is awesome! And you look fabulous!

Out of curiosity, did you do it with the band and diet only, or did you exercise?

For the first 8 months I was very strict with the diet and exercising very regularly. Then I slacked off worked out every so often, but still no soda or fast food anything like that. Just not exactly what I should've done. Since September '13 though, I've been pretty good about eating and the gym again. If I didn't go to the gym I very well and if I went to the gym my eating was fair, but could've been better. As of late though, I've been very strict again.

[Tomander 614]

Congratulations!!!

What a great job!!

FYI Leepers... I hardly exercised at all... I have spinabifida... I've had 7 spinal fusions and both my SI joints are fused... and I'm waiting for a hip replacement... BUT while I was losing and still do I walk every day (except in the very cold weather). I walk with a cane so I don't walk fast but I do walk. When there is no snow I strap on 2 lbs hand and ankle weights... they are a big help for resistances. They really helped tone my legs and arms. I also found a pedometer also kept me motivated on the number of steps I took each day. The weights hold on with velcro... they are really great... several people in my coffee group have purchased them.

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 160 lbs

[forwardlooking 36]

You look awesome. Thank you for posting the pictures, it is great to see someones success.

[jamilyne 102668 1,207]

Yay! I recently got to onederland and I know that excitement! You look great! You really are beautiful! So happy for ya

[Leepers 1,195]

Congratulations!!!

What a great job!!

FYI Leepers... I hardly exercised at all... I have spinabifida... I've had 7 spinal fusions and both my SI joints are fused... and I'm waiting for a hip replacement... BUT while I was losing and still do I walk every day (except in the very cold weather). I walk with a cane so I don't walk fast but I do walk. When there is no snow I strap on 2 lbs hand and ankle weights... they are a big help for resistances. They really helped tone my legs and arms. I also found a pedometer also kept me motivated on the number of steps I took each day. The weights hold on with velcro... they are really great... several people in my coffee group have purchased them.

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 160 lbs

Interesting, Tom. The reason I asked is that I've noticed that pretty much all of the people who've reached their goal have incorporated some sort of exercise along with changing the way they eat. I wonder if someone could ever be truly successful if they continued to eat a fast food and high carb diet but just in smaller amounts. I suspect not.

[TLL 105]

Congratulations!! You look absolutely amazing!

[Heccat2 154]

I made it, and it's too big to leave in a blog! Sorry but I am so excited. Someone at work came to me yesterday and said oh you lost weight I didn't notice until they, other coworkers, said it but you look good what did you do? To which I replied with my usual response, I don't drink soda, a little juice and lots of Water, Don't eat fast food, exercise smaller portions yada yada yada. Then the big question: How much did you lose? It seems so hard to come out and say it and expect people to believe me, because I barely believe it. It's just that hard to grasp the reality of it all. But I rounded and told her 130. Going back to my first consultation with my surgeon he asked what my goal weight was I told him 175, to which he was quick to assure me the average weight loss with the band is about 40% of your excess weight. That meaning 40% or the 200 something lbs I was over weight and not 40% or the 331 that I was. That calculated out to me possibly losing some 80 lbs. So far I've beat the odds by 50 lbs. Needless to say I'm very pleased. It's been a while since I've been to the office, I ought to pay them a visit one of these days. My goal is to reach ultimate goal of 165 by my two year surgiversary! 35 lbs? No problem, knock on wood!

All I can say is: wow!

[Lady VS 1,147]

Amazing. Congratulations!!!

[pink dahlia 2,513]

You look great !! Keep up the good work !

[HealthyNewMe 1,935]

Huge milestone... Congrats!

[kll724 3,055]

Congrats, and welcome to onederland! You are looking good!