I have over 200 pounds to lose but this week I made it to 102 pound weight loss. I am about four and one half months out of surgery. The experience has been one of the best of my life!

shelli:biggrin:

Awesome! 100 lbs in 4 months? That is incredible! Nice job!

Thanks for the inspiration!

John

Congratulations! I hope the next 100 come off just as easily.

Awesome! 100 lbs in 4 months? That is incredible! Nice job!

Thanks for the inspiration! :mad:

John

Thanks for the kind words John! Are you banded yet?

Congratulations! I hope the next 100 come off just as easily.

Thanks Socialgal. Looks like you have done reallly well too!

Not yet - I am in the insurance approval stage.

Keep up the good work

John

Hi shelli16415,

Congratulations:thumbup:! That is an awesome accomplishment.:eek:

I am in the same situation having over 200 to lose.

What do you think have been the top three things that have contributed to your wonderful progress?

Keep up the great work:waytogo:

Happy banding,

Mary

Not yet - I am in the insurance approval stage.

Keep up the good work

John

Good luck with the process. Never give up and let me know when you get approved!!!

shelli:smile:

Hi shelli16415,

Congratulations:thumbup:! That is an awesome accomplishment.

I am in the same situation having over 200 to lose.

What do you think have been the top three things that have contributed to your wonderful progress?

Keep up the great work:waytogo:

Happy banding,

Mary

Mary,

The top 3 things would be:

1) Stick to the different food Phases as close as you can - the first three months are the hardest.

2) I have kept a Food Diary from Day 1. This has kept me very honest with myself. I even kept it on Thanksgiving Day. (This never worked for me when I tried Weight Watchers but with the band it has been very successful for me.)

3) Attend your support meetings regularly and develop a good repoire with your doctor/surgeon. Be honest with him or her. Be honest with yourself. Set realistic goals for yourself.

I hope these help. If I can help you in any way in your journey please write me.

Regards,

shelli:smile:

Congratulations Shelli!

Thanks for sharing the great news with us! You are such an inspiration!

Congratulations Shelli!

Thanks for sharing the great news with us! You are such an inspiration!

Thank you! Looks like you are doing well also! Congratulations!

Way To Go! Keep It Up-or Down? Great Job!

Wow!!!! You have really done great! Keep on going. Donna

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing and for being an inspiration. I am kinda on the fence, leaning more towards doing it esp. after reading your sucess and knowing that it is possible!! I have 200 plus to loose, so the road seems really long.

Hey KC. my brother and sister-in-law lives in Olathe. I got banded on 5/13/08 and am trying to talk him into getting banded. He is supposed to come out here fir the 4th of July. I hope I have lost enough that he will be able to tell and then maybe... good luck with your journey

WOW Shelli.....that is fantastic!!!! Any tips you care to share with us new bandsters? Becky