Hi guys. I haven't been on here in a while but I wanted to check in and see how my results are comparing with everyone else. I was banded last February so I am 13 months in and I have lost 90 pounds. Is that good? I still would like to lose another 60 so I'm more than halfway there, but I was looking for some motivation.

I lost the first 65 pounds by the band alone. That took about 9 months. Since then I have been dieting (well, watching like I've been supposed to all along) and exercising 6 days a week along with strength training. I lost another 25 pounds doing that but the results I am seeing in my body are more impressive than the numbers.

Anyway, if anyone else is one year in and you can share your story with me, I'd appreciate it!

Talk to you soon!

Smileelee:

Congratulations. You're doing great!

I was banded last July, but am 11 months out from starting my diet and my new life. I am down 115 pounds now. I have about 50 to go. Size 12 is my goal, and it will probably be when I weigh around 160, but not really sure.

Tell me, how does the strength training work for you? I have been walking and using eliptical exclusively. I'm going to have my gall bladder removed in three weeks. After I recover from that I'm thinking about doing something different for exercise - strength training. Please tell me what you do and how it feels.

You and I must have the same size band because our fill levels are similar. I believe I'm at 1.8 cc's in my band that holds maximum 4 cc's.

Again, congratulations on your loss. Please drop me a line when you have a few minutes to tell me about your strength training.

You're so close to Onederland!

Sue

Congratulations to you both ! I get banded this Friday.. and can't wait to start the new journey !

I am coming up on my year in 01-21-10 and I have lost 80lbs i want to be at 100lbs by my anniversary date...on the other hand i have benn eating like crazy and not working out like I should.. i am going to start back working out Wednesday of this week and really watch what i have been eating. I tried to get a fill in october but it did not work they had to take it out i could not swallow or eat anything the band was just to tight so i figure i will get another fill in january that should help my appettite....

Sounds to me like you are doing super! Keep up the great work and congrats on your loss thus far.