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[SIJoe 111]

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).

[Shelly2221 126]

Congrats!!! What a victory.

[Tim in Tampa 42]

Congrats Joe

[kimk1999 450]

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.

[gowalking 10,790]

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

[Bandista 7,466]

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

[HealthyNewMe 1,935]

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

[Chickie D 76]

Woooo! Huge milestone for you. Congratulations!

[SandyM 1,956]

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.

[SIJoe 111]

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.

[QueensTy 82]

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

[readysetg070113 1,476]

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.

Edited March 8, 2014 by readysetgo611

[readysetg070113 1,476]

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 !!!!

[ClbsMm2000 95]

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.

[catfish87 3,471]

Congrats Joe!