Hi all,

I don't post much at all, but I'm here most days finding support, inspiration, and success stories. It was one year ago when I had my first visit with my bariatric surgeon. I weighed about 275 pounds. I struggled with the decision to have WLS up until the moment I was rendered unconscious by the anesthesiologist. My band was placed on August 9, 2013. Today I'm down to 199 pounds.

Now the hard work begins. I would like to drop about ten more pounds to reach my goal of being "overweight." I had my sixth fill earlier this week. My weight loss has slowed considerably over the past month or so. I say the hard work begins now because I've lost and gained hundreds of pounds over the past thirty-five years, and I wonder, once again, if I will able to keep the weight off.

So thanks to you all for sharing the good and the bad. This is a good support group, one that I will continue to be part of (even if only to read).

Congrats!!! What a victory.

Congrats Joe

Congrats on arriving at Onederland. I'm worried too about trying to stay at my goal weight once I finally get there. I gained and lost 30/40/50 lbs many times and they always came back with their friends. I hope the wls is the permanent trick for me.

Thanks for stopping by and telling us about your progress.

Spectacular Joe!

PS: I was wearing a black sweater threaded with gold at work yesterday. It kinda sparkles because of the touches of gold in it and one of my coworkers called it a 'Staten Island sweater'. I thought that was very funny...I do hope you think same...

Liz

That is a beautiful number! Way to go on the 75 down. Such a great success story to start off my Saturday morning.

Most every overweight person's dream goal.... To get on the scale and see that FIRST DIGIT start with a ONE !!!!!!!!

Woooo! Huge milestone for you. Congratulations!

Congratulations. I think we all have the same fear of whether we will be able to maintain. I will say, I have had my band for 10 months and my whole perspective of food has changed. I'm not there yet, I'm still a fat person in a slimmer body. But, I expect with more hard work I will get there. You will too. Just keep your eyes straight ahead.

Thanks to everyone for the congrats. And no Liz, no offense. My wardrobe has one or two gold specked items - a requirement for all of us Staten Island residents, since most if us transplants thought we would find gold at the end of the bridge.

I'm so happy for you! Wonderful milestone to reach!

Great number and great work ! You are putting the work in and you will reach ur goal slow and Steady still wins the race. The difference Btwn this and past attempts is the band . It will help you as you listen and learn to live with it. I was banded 7-1-13. N I kno I will never be that 293 woman again. The difference is the band it reminds me if I over eat n for that I am certain I will maintain this loss and so will you.

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Most every overweight person's dream goal.... To get on the scale and see that FIRST DIGIT start with a ONE !!!!!!!!

It's mine !!! Can't wait to lose these 10lbs I'll be happy with 199.9 just as long as this 2 is gone !!!!

Congratulations on such a great milestone. That is what I am looking forward to, seeing that 2 drop off. I'm still 9 days away from surgery and take strength from all of your posts. Even in our weak moments.

Congrats Joe!

I know exactly how you feel - when I got to under 200 I was so happy! I know it took a lot of work - good for you!!!!!!

The other weight that you mentioned in your post will come off - just continue to do what you've been doing & you will get there - just be patient (by the way - I have to remind myself about that too - lol) !!!!

Edited March 8, 201412 yr by jamilyne 102668