When I got on the scale this morning, I was at 225 lbs. This number has always been an invisible barrier for me psychologically. I am not sure why, but a few years ago when I began this weight loss journey with Weight Watchers I started at 289 and my last weigh in I was at 225. It was all downhill (or should I say UP hill) from then.

Just before banding I was 268 as my ticker states - so as you can see I gained quite a bit of it back and that is one of the reasons I chose banding. I really wanted to take off the weight for good.

Well, as I said, I hit 225 again this morning (I only change my ticker once a week on Mondays) and was bursting with pride! This time I know that I will go below that and more - all the way to my goal this time. I put on a fabulous new dress for work and have received so many compliments today that it makes it all the more sweeter!

Thanks for your support, I know that I would not be doing so well without you guys.

Congrats!!! Thats pretty huge. I know I havent gotten there yet but my number thats hard for me to get under is 198. And I havent seen that in 5 years or so. Im at 268 now. So I feel your pain. You can do this and you will do this and youll be surprised at how easy it will be. Once again congrats!!!

Great Job!!

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Oh Susan,

Good for you. The Lap Band is going to change your life like it has mine.

Feeling good about yourself instead of "I should really try to get some of this weight off " changes a person.

edie

Oh Susan,

Good for you. The Lap Band is going to change your life like it has mine.

Feeling good about yourself instead of "I should really try to get some of this weight off " changes a person.

edie

Susan: I knew you would get back on track in your own time. I am so proud of you, and know you can get to goal. If I can get there, anyone can. We have given ourselves a great tool!!:thumbup:

Congratulations, kiddo, from Green.