Just checking in, its been a while. I am happy to report that my weight loss is slowing, only because I am running out of weight to lose. I am down 106lbs. in four months, I only have another twenty to go. I run every other night now four miles and let me tell you that in Phoenix its slightly warm right now, I think that I could go further if it wasn't that hot, 110 is average temp. I feel great, weigh 244 wear a size 38 waist considering that in March I was 350 and wore a 52. I still had only one fill at 3cc and do not think that I need more. No complications to date.

106 Pounds in FOUR MONTHS???!!!! Are you serious!!!!???

Do you eat at all???

That's just unreal... Loving Life --- I would be too! : )

CONGRATS!

Holy cow, Pete, seriously--that's a LOT of weight to lose so fast. You'd better hope that slows down! I'm sure you're in close touch with your doctors and I'll bet they're as amazed as we are. Congratulations!!

(I hope no one else gets the idea that this is anything but an extraordinary rate of loss. It's NOT normal, and not something anyone should expect from banding surgery.)

Yes its real, and its not from starvation. I just make healthy food choices, follow the rules, and exercise every day or every other. I run constantly. No alcohol, nothing but water. My Dr. was floored by my success and has asked me to be in her advertisements for the band. In fact they are trying to set that up after I reach my goal. I feel great, have abs and my legs are ripped up, I am happy with my decision.

<p><p>By the way, I know that its an extremely almost bypass or more type of weight loss. However when I went into this I at times thought that "what if I am the one that fails" and when I got home from the surgery I decided that I would not allow that. You can do it if you put your mind to it. Its not normal, but who cares, I did it, and so can others.</p></p>

Your weight loss is amazing...I'm getting banded in 10 hours and I love hearing motivating stories like yours.

Please post some before and after pictures!

gingersnap

Hi AZ Pete! You are doing Awesome!!!

I hope you are taking your success to your lap band support group and sharing with the preops so they have someone to look up to! You are setting such a good example by following the bandster rules and exercising.

I know you are giving me so much hope right now!

Thanks!

shelli:ranger::whoo:

Gosh, that's wonderful!!! You must be very proud of yourself!

Congratulations!!!

Can you give us an idea of what is your daily routine? I mean, your food choices, other exercises apart from running, ...? It's very encouraging listening to success stories like yours. I have my band for 2,5 years and still struggling each and everyday against weight becausing my loss is so annoyingly slow. I'm wondering what am I doing wrong, or if there's something else I should be doing besides the correct food choices or going to the gym 4 or 5 times per week.

niki

Yes its real, and its not from starvation. I just make healthy food choices, follow the rules, and exercise every day or every other. I run constantly. No alcohol, nothing but Water. My Dr. was floored by my success and has asked me to be in her advertisements for the band. In fact they are trying to set that up after I reach my goal. I feel great, have abs and my legs are ripped up, I am happy with my decision.

You have a lot to be proud of, Pete. You must be a hero to your doctor's office!!

Wow! That is amazing! Great job! You should be very proud of yourself!

Congrats to you. It took me about 1 year to lose 100 pounds. But I to am loving life. Iant it amazing how it has changed your life? I am shocked at how quick you lost. But I have not excersized once. I am sure that makes a huge difference. Have fun with the new and improved you!!

First off I drink only Water. Nothing else. I eat good Proteins, eggs, chicken, steak. I do not snack, and never eat high carb foods like pizza, Pasta etc. I figure that each meal is so small and important that I choose not to fill it with crap. We all know that there are ways to eat around the band, just don't do it. I am addicted to feeling and looking great, not the food anymore. I actually crave salads and veggies now. By the way the salads at McDonalds are extremely good and healthy.

I am not on here trying to boast my success, rather than to let others know that its possible. I never expected this much at this time, but if you put your mind to it and really commit to it, you can do it.

AZPete....I just wanted to say Thanks!! I go into surgery in 11 hours from now...and just thought I'd jump on the forum one last time...and man..am I ever glad I did!! As I sit here...I am not nervous..but comfortable and ready for the next stage of my life. My motivation is a little different than yours. Beyond the health and extended quality of life...in the back of my mind...I want to be the lap band patient that is an inspiration to others. At the hospital where I am having my procedure...it's 99.99% RNY...only a handful with the Lap Band. I want to be an example...a mentor if you will...that this will work...and it's a viable option for those who are willing to make a few changes and reap the benefits of an extended lifetime.

Thank you again...your story just reinforces the fact that I am making the right choice for me.

Continued success and good health.

Bud

Pete,

I am floored by your success. Your stats sound very similiar to mine but you are losing somewhat quicker.

Dont worry about boasting, you deserve a pat on the back.

How is the loose skin situation. I have been a rather fats loser my self and it is pretty loose.

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Wow, you are doing great. Keep up the good work,

Not too bad as far as the skin situation. I will give it a year or two before deciding on doing anything surgical. I am actually suprised by the fact that its not too bad at all. The running helps alot. Just got back from running a 3 1/2 mile loop with an Arizona monsoon chasing me.