I don't know about the rest of you but I am so psyched!! :tt2: I thought it would be fun to see how much we have lost ... say starting with your preop diet (or at least 2 weeks before banding) until now. I think it would also be very motivational for the rest of those who are still waiting to be banded -- give them something to look forward to and help shake those jitters!

Anyway, I was banded on May 8, and as of today have lost a total of 20.5 pounds!! :wink_smile:

I have lost 50 pounds since early May 2008!!! Congrats to everyone for their awesome weight loss! This thread is happy making!

oh my i just wanted to share this... im in a size 18w now just 3 weeks ago it was 20w ! an 18w was to tight and barely got it over my hump..lol today its over my hump ( butt), button not tight not loose just right i never in my life had a perfect fit in jeans.....thanks 4your time..

Hi Everyone,

I was banded on March 3 and have lost 50 something lbs. However, I've been stuck at this weight loss for about a month. I had a fill about 2 weeks ago and it's hard to eat without eating very slow and chewing very good. I hope this helps me get past this plateau. everyone is doing great - keep up the good work.

hi all,

as of today i'm down 32lbs since surgery, not including the 10lbs from pre-op diet...all together is 42lbs, and i couldn't be happier!

Hi everyone - I am down 36 lbs since my band on May 6th and 42 since preop. I had my 4th fill two weeks ago and have restriction for the first time, I stay full for 5-6 hours and can't eat very much at all. It's great! Now I am beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I'm halfway to goal!

I´m so glad to read these posts. Was just telling my husband maybe something was wrong with me. Since losing the 30 pounds post op I´m stuck. I´ve had to fills, but still the scale isn´t moving, and I still get hungry.

Most of the time I make good choices, I did another clean out of the cabinet though.

I have lost 37.5 lbs. I am so happy! Just got 2nd fill last week and have had to really adjust eating style.

YIPPEEE!!! I DID IT...I DID IT!!! I BROKE THE 300LB MARK!!! LOST 4.4LBS THIS WEEK FOR A TOTAL OF 52.2LBS!! I LOVE LOOOSSSIIIEEE!!!

FRAN

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HOORAY for you Fran!!!!!!!!!!

Hello and congrats to everyone. I have a question...I went in for my second fill on Thursday the 14th. Since the fill I have had no restriction and am hungrier than ever before...is this normal?

This Wednesday will mark 3 months since I was banded. I have lost 20 pounds so far. I wish it were more, but I am grateful for what I've lost. I dream of being skinny for Christmas!! Things really seem to be working in my favor since my last fill 3 weeks ago, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed, LOL!

I was banded july 1, 2008 but started pre op on june 13th and i am down 36lbs. I am so excited. I cannot change my ticker because i dont remember my first password. But i am trying to figure this out. Good luck and great job everyone.

Yeah for me! I lost another 8 pounds this month!!! I really think it was 10 pounds but yet again my monthly friend came in time for my monthly appointment with my doctor (you think I would change my doctor's appointments).

I didn't get a fill today...the doctor and I both agreed that where I am at is good for right now. I am still learning how to work this fill level as I tend at times to still eat too fast and not chew enough so things get stuck. I am also getting full really fast. So...I will check in with him again in a month and see where that goes!

I lost 2lbs this week despite my impending monthly!! I tend to hold extra water weight around that time...DAH!!!

Anyways, I don't go for my possible 3rd fill until Oct. 13th!! I've started to keep a journal because I'm restricted in the am and early pm, but then get loose and famished in late pm's. Plus I'm adding a 2nd protein shake when needed as instructed by my PA. I still remain proud though, I'm not hitting the 1cup per meal yet!!

Wow!! You are doing amazing!!!

I haven't yet hit 30lbs but I hope to be there soon!!!

I hurt my knee a couple of weeks ago so exercise has been non-existent. I tried to do some cardio the other day, but my knee felt like it was going to give out on me... GRRRRR!!!!! If it doesn't mend by itself quickly, I'll go and see if a doctor can give me some exercises to strengthen it....