How much weight have you lost?????

[DivaStyleCoach 89]

Good morning all,

Your stories are SO inspiring! I'm just in the beginning stages of the process - my primary care doc has recommended me for the surgery, and I have my psych and nutritionist appointments in about 2 weeks. I'm hoping they will approve me and send me for the next stage.

I researched the gastric bypass, but this procedure seems much safer and easier to adjust to after doing my research. I also get keloids (raised, puffy scars, common to African-Americans) so extensive surgery definately ISN'T on my must-do list. :biggrin:

I think I've got a great chance of succeeding with the band - I'm already reasonably active (walk 3 - 5 days a week during lunch, 2 days in gym/week) and I know I could step that up a lot. I'm at 260 right now, my goal is 140. As a type 2 diabetic with a family history of high blood pressure and heart disease, I look at this surgery as a life-saver, and I'm ready to do it.

I'll be patient through the process and I'm so glad I found this site! You are all so inspirational - I look forward to posting my own success story here soon. :biggrin:

EbonyRose

[valstar 0]

:party: Today marks one week since my surgery on 8/21/08. I have lost 16 lbs. since surgery but have lost a total of 33 lbs. since 8/1/08.

Congratulations Kalogo! Keep up the good work and the good attitude! It is one year since my surgery and I am so glad I did it. I am not the fastest loser but I am still losing, I am down 3 sizes and I feel so much healthier and better!

Again, congrats!:thumbup::thumbup::sad:

[Kalogo 0]

Thank you.

Congratulations to you as well. You have done a great job!

I am really new to this websit and would like a cool weight tracker like the one you have. How do I add one to my site? I have seen all kinds of cute ones like yours.

Have a great evening!

K. :party:

[Petphoto 0]

I was banded on January 29th of this year. I have now lost about 60 pounds:thumbup: which is a miracle to me! I could have never done it without the band!!:rolleyes2:

[Gabband 0]

Congratulations to everybody for their achievements, I was banded on June 27th of this year, I have already lost 39 pounds, I feel healthy, with willingness to move forward and achieve my goal, and read the achievements made by you, I am encouraged to go ahead . You are my motivation ....

[SugarBean 0]

This coming Wednesday will be my 6 month BANDaversary!!!! I have lost 90 pounds (30 before surgery).

I have lost rather quickly in the beginning, however, as of late it has been slow. That is okay with me, it is probably good for my body to slow down a little.

I have also had issues with losing my hair, but I can see regrowth. I would rather lose some hair than to weigh 90 pounds more again. I am hoping it will balance out soon.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL YOU BANDSTERS!!!!

[curvesincali 0]

Three weeks out and I am down about 22 pounds.

[DivaStyleCoach 89]

SugarBean - you have awesome results! I'm going to work to ensure I have the same kind of results when I'm banded!

Curves - fantastic - I'm hoping for similar results as well.

Ladies - you are inspiring!:rolleyes2:

[SugarBean 0]

EbonyRose - I am a rule follower. I really watch what I eat and I am pretty faithful to exercise.

If it is gonna be, it is up to me!

[Petphoto 0]

Since january 29, 2008 60 pounds!:smile:

[health4life 0]

Since August 2nd I'm knocking at the 30lb mark in .8 lbs. Thank God for the brilliant mind that invented the lapband.

[kimaly 57]

I was banded 7/22/08 and I'm down 49lbs and past the half way mark. But the closer i get the slower it seems to get, I guess that's to be expected. Congrats to all, It seems like we're all on the right path.

[krissyjean 0]

The day of surgery I was 191. I weighed in today at 187, and I was banded over FOUR MONTHS AGO! A pound a month?? Needless to say I am frustrated. I have had 7 fills/unfills and they have not found my sweet spot. This last time I just said make it tight! I am now too tight, but they want $250 for a slight unfill and I just don't feel I should have to pay for it - flouro or no flouro - when the right place has not been identified yet. So, I am sticking it out, tight, stuck, PBing and all. I am just sick of this poking and prodding...did I mention I am at a "learning" hospital too? Yep, well, I got the intern...sweet young man, but poked me 20 some odd times and made me bleed and cry (and I am one tough cookie) until the surgeon came in and got it on the first try.

I have a girlfriend who says that I am right at the phase when she started to really lose. I am not cheating, I am not over eating. PLEASE, someone tell me they went through this and that the weight will come off? I need some encouragement. :rolleyes2:

Thanks for listening to my whining!!

Kristin

[SugarBean 0]

Krissyjean - My SIL seems to be in the same boat that you are in. Losing very slowly. She just got a fill a week ago and seems to be doing better. She is not an exerciser.

Me on the other hand have done extremely well until the last month. I am stuck and at this point I can eat way more than I ever have since I have been banded. I have a fill on Friday. Boy, am I ready.

I was running & exercising this summer and have completely stopped. That could be a big reason why I am not losing.

I am glad that you have a good attitude, even though you are frustrated. Be patient, you will hit that sweet spot and the weight will come off. Exercise is a must.

[krissyjean 0]

Thanks SugarBean...I am discouraged and that really did help :rolleyes2: