I am so excited today! The scale registers 233.7 and that makes me down a total of 50.3 pounds in 6 months and 1 day! OMG!!!! The last time I lost 50 pounds it took me ages... I just love my lap-band! In two days I will be at my 4 month bandiversary. So this milestone encompasses several things, initial weightloss was due to me following the nutritionists plans pre-surgery. Following surgery I took my surgeon's advice and dieted until I had restriction, following that advice kept me losing the first month or two. Since my second fill I've had decent restriction, enough to help me feel satisfied on less and keep me on track with my 1200 calorie daily goal. One thing I've done since October was journal nearly every bite that went into my mouth. I use a free tracker at Calorie Counter, Diet Tracking, Food Journal, Nutrition Facts at The Daily Plate and track my calories, weight and exercise on a daily basis. I find it helps keep me on track and it's fun to use.

The other thing I've done differently this time around is to actually add exercise into my life. I'm not quite as fanatical as I was back in January/February but I do get a good walk in 2-3 times a week and last week I started going to the gym to take advantage of my 3 month membership that came with my surgery. Last night I actually "thought" about getting out my "brand new" 5 year old rollerblades that I've worn one time and trying to learn how to stay up on the darn things. Who am I??? LOL

50lbs! Wow!!! Congratulations, that's fantastic!!!

That's so great congrats!

Whahoo!!!!! You beat me, BIG TIME! We couldn't lose a pound to save our lives before and then this wonderful tool came along...

Your surgery comes with a three-month gym membership? WOW--that is just a terrific marketing tool--other gyms should be offering the same as incentive! :confused:

Great job, kiddo. You're not just thinner, you're HEALTHIER...

I love it when people embrace the lifestyle change and succeed!

Congratulations!!!! That is awesome :crying:)

I'm trying so hard to do what you've done. I'm right there.... But at a plateau. I'm 5 months out so I have 4 more weeks to lose the 3 - 4 pounds I need to lose to get to 50 pounds. That has been my goal. I get a fill on May 9th, so that may put me over the top. I'm losing what little restriction I did have and desperately need to be adjusted. KUDOS to you!!!! that is awesome. Hopefully I'll be a member of the club by May 19th....(my 6 month bandaversary)

Heather, that is wonderful! You are doing so well and have much to be proud of. Now, lets see you post some progress pictures in the before and after thread!

Heather, that is wonderful! You are doing so well and have much to be proud of. Now, lets see you post some progress pictures in the before and after thread!

I 2nd this!!

And anyone else out there who is 'afraid' to post your pics, Don't be.. please post! :biggrin2:

Congratulations Heather!!

I love my band also!

Here are my before pics:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f17/before-after-pictures-pix-only-4642/index18.html#post605980

I will have DH take some pictures of me this weekend and post some durings... I think I posted some a few months ago, but I'm not sure where they are.

Thanks for the encouragement!

That's great news. Wow. You were right about where I am. Six months, huh? Very inspirational. (And now I'm going to read about your WL Journey...)

Fantastic! That is so great. Good for you :crying:

Great job Heather. I'm waiting for that magical number. I have never loss that amount of weight....EVER!!! I think I lost 30 pounds once right before I got married. And maybe close to 40 from my childbirth high to after low.....but now I'm going to hit 50 and keep dropping!

I know how wonderful it feels for me...you've got to be on cloud 9!!!! Congrats

Heather - Congratulations! This is a fabulous achievement.