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:

well, today is my official day to weigh. Went on a cruise week of Christmas. Managed to stay same weight-ALRIGHT!!! BUT.....gained 6lbs week after-BOO!!!!

No worries...weighed in at 174 today so 4 gone already!! I know what did it so I have no doubt I can fix it and get going again. I have no regrets and really enjoyed my Holidays. Well, ok, I do have some regrets but not enough to ruin my thoughts here! Keep up the great work everyone!!!

I'm very happy for all of you! (And I must admit a little jealous! lol). I have had a lot of trouble with my fills which has caused me not to lose as fast. But hopefully everything is straightened out now and I will start losing again.

-60lbs from my heaviest as of yesterday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

94!!!! Woo hoo!!

3 more lbs gone...it's amazing!!! I love my band Looosssiiieee!!!

Another weigh in and down another 1.4 lbs for a total now of 86.2 lbs!! Looosssiiieee is amazing!!! I love Looosssiiieee!!!...my band.

Down 1 more, finally!! Total of 96!! Onderland here I come soon I hope!

Banded may 2,2008 at 242. Current weight 192. Total lost 50 lbs.

Banded may 2,2008 at 242. Current weight 192. Total lost 50 lbs.

congrats to you & the rest in onderland!!!! :scared2::w00t:

i can't wait 'til im at 199.

As of today...80 pounds! That is 80 pounds gone forever! I love my band!!

It is so exciting that our Shrinko-de-Mayos and Mayflowers are making it to onederland. You guys rock!! Y'all are an inspiration to those of us who are closely following behind you!! :tongue:

As of today...80 pounds! That is 80 pounds gone forever! I love my band!!

It is so exciting that our Shrinko-de-Mayos and Mayflowers are making it to onederland. You guys rock!! Y'all are an inspiration to those of us who are closely following behind you!! :tongue:

MissMelis: 80lbs in 8 months is AMAZING!!!! You should be very proud of yourself!!! Just think, you could be at your goal just in time for "shorts" weather!!!!!

Thanks bandfan!! I noticed we are the same age. How great is it that this band thing was invented just in time for us!! I really never thought or dreamed I would see these numbers again. It has been since my 20's.

You are doing great too. Soon you will hit the big 50 pounds! What a milestone!!

Once again.... I love my band.

Yes MissMeliss, we are the same age!! What a great feeling for you to be where you were in your 20's!! I think that my slower loss is due to the fact that I have type 2 diabetes (one of the reasons why I went forward with the band). I have stepped up my exercise and now I just have to be patient.

I have made many lifestyle changes along this journey and my food choices are one of them. My family is now eating healthier and we are ALL feeling better!! Hopefully my diabetes will be gone as I lose more weight....

Where in Texas do you live? I have a friend that lives in Victoria. I just connected with another friend that I met on this board. I am from CT, but I flew out to AZ for a conference. My "band" friend drove up to meet me!! It was very cool!!!!

All the best to you!! I will continue to watch your amazing progress and we will cheer each other on!!!

51 lbs since 5-19-08 wish it were more but very happy so far.. and just got filled 2 days ago so more to come!

Here´s my 8 month update.