Am five years post banding and after three years, I reached my goal weight of 172 lbs. (can I have a round of applause,please? Go ahead, I'll wait!) while that may sound heavy still to some,it is the goal set by my physician and local WW leader. I lost over 170 pounds and am working hard to keep it off. My skin looks like the dog, Beethovan, with his head out a car window, but that is why I dress strategically . The surgery was the tool I needed to become healthier and more active. I no longer need blood pressure medication! I can water ski again, I love my kick boxing and spinning .,just being able to go into a room without looking for a safe place to sit is a blessing in itself! I thank you all for the support and help along the way. Peg

!!!!!!!applause!!!!!!!!

Thanks so much.

Congratulations on five years

Congrats!! Well done :-)

Edited May 27, 201412 yr by mrsto

Congrats on reaching your goals ! Way to go ! Applause !!!! Any tips ?

I'm so glad to know someone else ideal weight is 170 lbs! My dr said between 160-180 that by body will know which is best! I'm getting my band the 5th. You are such an inspiration to people like me!!! Thanks for sharing. And CONGRATS! You go girl!!!!! ????????

Thank you!

Congrats on reaching your goals ! Way to go ! Applause !!!! Any tips ?

thank you..one pound at a time. I joined weight watchers (again!) to have the accountability of a weekly weigh in. That really helped me have a specific, measure of my progress or lack of. Keep me posted. Peggy

Clapping very loud! Yeah!