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:

Here's my update since my last entry back in June. I got back up to 185 by October. Then my dad was diagnosed with lung cancer. I decided to get another fill since i was able to down 2cups with no regrets. Had total of 7.5cc in my 10cc band. Things got hectic with my dad beginning his treatments that I didn't take time to notice my band was too tight. I had hard time getting fluids down. Had lots of heartburn, chest pain, and vomitting. My dad was put in hosp last week with pneumonia and neutropenia so that made things worse. I finally went back and had .25cc remv'd last Thursday and things are MUCH better. My dad's back home starting back on his treatments and my weight's already back down to 178!!!! Do not hesitate to get a little unfill if this happens to you!

its a new year! down 70 pounds, 25-30 to go i pray it falls off by my 40th bday in sept congrats to all and keep up the good work

HI May 2008 banders, I plateaued for so long I thought I was done but have finally started losing again. down 58.5 lbs which I am pretty happy with. I still need to keep losing but am living life fully and happily again.

Happy New Year to all the May 2008 bandsters! It's been forever since I've posted but I've been so busy. I really haven't lost any more weight. However, during the holidays I gained 10lbs but I have since then taken them off. That was a really scarely feeling. I'll be going in for a fill on Feb. 11. Keep up the great work!

well I havent been to see my doc in a little over a yr and I cant seem to get down passed 200 lbs. I just cant break that plane!! Been eating good..but when monthly shows up I get pretty tight..but I do feel like I need to get more put in. Right now I am on 8cc's so I think a little fill should help me out some. :wink2: I'm hopeful. I went off the path for awhile but I want to get back on the band wagon. cheers miss ya'll

Great to see everyone!!! I started out rocky and still keep hovering ta the 200lb too, seen 190 once ....but really am gonna give it my all i need to lose around 30 by July to fit in my Wedding Dress..... Gonna try some alli and work out more.

hi,

hanging in there

100 lbs!!!!

Stuck at 70 lbs loss - but, consider that I have not been paying much attention to what I am eating - I have not gained an ounce since getting banded!

I've lost 111 pounds... and I'm not done, but I feel great. Its really really hard for me to look at pictures of myself from before. I am about 1,000 times more self concious now, too. Does anyone else feel that way?

Anyway, I have another hundred (or there about) to lose, but I'm up for it! Might I recommend to anyone that has an Iphone or Itouch the "Lose It!" app? Its a fab. way to count calories :biggrin:

Congrats Sara, I use that Lose it ap and I love it! Always with me and the database is pretty extensive. And I like how I can go to previous meals and just copy them as I tend to have some of the same things a lot.

Almost 90 pounds but a long way yet to go! I want 100 by July 20th!

Sara, Congrats this is wonderful!! We all know how hard it is to keep on track - All the best!

I am down 115 pounds. Wow to say that out loud is eye opening. I have 10 to 15 stubborn pounds to go. I am at 171 and am 5'9". I am wearing a medium shirt and size 10 pants. I think maybe I will be in an 8 or at least some 8s when I finish with those last few pounds.

YOU ALL are doing GREAT

Congrats! That is amazing news. I had a band baby in January. Had a total unfill with the pregnancy and gained it all back. I've had a hard time losing it again. I was at 195 when I got pregnant and 283 when I had my son. I am now at 225, but it has taken me almost 9 months to lose it. I'm not tight enough but when my doc filled my last my reflux was so bad he had to unfill. I'm feeling discouraged.