:frown:I DID IT:Dancing_biggrin:

I MADE IT

:thumbup:

FIRST TIME IN MY WHOLE FRICKIN LIFE !!!!

GOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLL

(LIKE THEY SAY IN SOCCER)

IN FACT I AM 2 LBS UNDER GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:Banane44::hurray::thumbup:

92 LBS GONE IN 9 MONTHS 3 WEEKS

:tt2::Dancing_wub::Banane44:

Just wanted you newbies to know as long as you do the work that's required your band will work

Eat healhty and exercise you will succeed

:thumbup: I made it:lol:

WOOT! Way to knock it outta the park girl!!

Congratulations, I'll be joining you [eventually].

Indigogirl,

This is terrific news....CONGRATULATIONS

This is such encouraging news for the rest of of. Thanks for sharing.

thanks WOWOX7. my surgery is scheduled for 09/09/09...your words are comforting and inspirational:rolleyes:

I was reading the posts, and I thought I might throw in my congratulations to those who have gotten to goal, as I have, and to encourage those starting out. Interestingly, those of use at goal started out in similar weight ranges (280, 252, 250). I don't know if that is scientifically significant, just an observation from those posting, and from myself.

Some days are harder than others for sure. Yesterday the humidity was unreal here, and only dedication got me through my walk. I walk on a nature trail in a local park, carrying peanuts for the squirrels and ducks. Even the squirrels were too hot to show up, except for a few. But once you taste success, sometimes the dedication will kick in without much thought, because you know what it has contributed to your success.

To the newbies: Take advantage of all the bariatric team has to offer. Use the dietician to help you design your eating plan. Use the support groups to air issues that you think are unique to you (you will find they probably aren't). Use this site to learn (I started reading and later posting in Nov 2007-my surger was 3/25/08). There are some wonderful books available (amazon.com) and magazines (such as OH on obesityhelp.com, and WLS Lifestyles available at some of the bariatric food sites). The more you know about what you are getting into, the better your experience will be. Even if something is not going as planned, you will be better prepared to handle it.

Good luck on your journey.

whew, thanks so much! that is a beautiful kitty:kittykay:

I was reading the posts, and I thought I might throw in my congratulations to those who have gotten to goal, as I have, and to encourage those starting out. Interestingly, those of use at goal started out in similar weight ranges (280, 252, 250). I don't know if that is scientifically significant, just an observation from those posting, and from myself.

Some days are harder than others for sure. Yesterday the humidity was unreal here, and only dedication got me through my walk. I walk on a nature trail in a local park, carrying peanuts for the squirrels and ducks. Even the squirrels were too hot to show up, except for a few. But once you taste success, sometimes the dedication will kick in without much thought, because you know what it has contributed to your success.

To the newbies: Take advantage of all the bariatric team has to offer. Use the dietician to help you design your eating plan. Use the support groups to air issues that you think are unique to you (you will find they probably aren't). Use this site to learn (I started reading and later posting in Nov 2007-my surger was 3/25/08). There are some wonderful books available (amazon.com) and magazines (such as OH on obesityhelp.com, and WLS Lifestyles available at some of the bariatric food sites). The more you know about what you are getting into, the better your experience will be. Even if something is not going as planned, you will be better prepared to handle it.

Good luck on your journey.

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Props to you too for getting to goal too...

I loved how you said this - It's so very true !!!!

Some days are harder than others for sure. But once you taste success, sometimes the dedication will kick in without much thought, because you know what it has contributed to your success.