I saw a similar thread by the May bandsters. I think the Butterflies should let each other know how much we lose! I know that the month isn't over yet, but those of us that are banded, or are doing preop diets should have somewhere to share our success!!!

I'll start. I have lost 13.5 lbs. since starting the preop diet!!!:eek::thumbup:

Please share!!

I'm officially down 74 lbs. It's not as much as I would have liked, but it's definitely an accomplishment. Good luck and way to go to all of us.

For me, still hangin tight at 70. Congrats to all!

Wow...I can't believe we're coming up on our 1 year mark. It's been quite a year. I've lost around 85 pounds and I only have about 9 more to go until I reach my goal. I keep thinking that this time last year I was at my heavist (247) and feeling so awful and out of control...now I'm in this new body and I feel so grateful! Congrats to all!

I was banded on 7/3/2008. I have lost 120 pounds to date, but I have hit a plateau and can't seem to budge my weight... I still need to lose at least another 100 pounds! I am so frustrated. I know a HUGE part is because I have not been in for a fill because I can not afford it, I changed insurance companies and they aren't paying!

I was banded on 7/3/2008. I have lost 120 pounds to date, but I have hit a plateau and can't seem to budge my weight... I still need to lose at least another 100 pounds! I am so frustrated. I know a HUGE part is because I have not been in for a fill because I can not afford it, I changed insurance companies and they aren't paying!

Try the pouch test. Google the "five day pouch test". It will help jump start your weight loss.

Try the pouch test. Google the "five day pouch test". It will help jump start your weight loss.

The pouch test is really helpful... it helped me get back in touch with my band and what full feels like and at the same time got me below 200 after hovering over it for about three months. I am also at 120 pounds lost, still have about 30 until my original goal (which I think will be amended, so I really think I have about 55 to go) and I think the stalling is just a huge adjustment my body is making to the huge weight loss in less than a year. Hang in there and keep working, you have done great so far and all your hard work will pay off!!!

Banded on 7/22/08 lost 59lbs.

Down 79 lbs. 1 yr Bandiversary this coming tuesday.

I am 100 pounds down and 14 until I hit ONDERLAND!!! I cannot wait. The past few months have been the hardest due to stress and hitting a long plateau. I lost 7 pounds in the the last three weeks, but prior was 4 pounds for 3 months. That was a killer. I never realized what carrying around an extra 100 pounds does to your life. Mine has been evolving and I feel great.

Im getting close to my 1 yr. banded a I am down 160 lbs as of today. My one year is up 7/23 and i must say i cant wait to get t my goal weight and kinda relax a little. 1 yr on a diet is getting kinda rough.

I have never heard of the 5 day pouch test. Can someone direct me to that information.

Thanks

I have never heard of the 5 day pouch test. Can someone direct me to that information.

Thanks

Google "Five Day Pouch Test" ....you can print it out. I think it is one or two days of protein shakes then soft protein then hard protein. It helps you to get back to basics and restart your weight loss.

Thanks. When I get a fill, that is exactly how my doctor has me eat.

in exactly one week will be my one year. i am down 65 pounds yay me and only have 50 more to go. then i maintain that for three months and then i get plastic surgery yay me. by my bday next year i plan to be having that plastic surgery

my 1 year will be 7/28... although I haven't lost that many pounds, I have lost plenty of inches. I am in the best physical shape in my life. Gotta love the band. I had hit a plataeu for a few months, but things are moving again (in the right direction). This was the best birthday present I ever gave myself (birthday is 7/29)

I think I've become addicted to the gym, loving the results. I work out between 5-6 times a week. Nothing strenuous, I walk on the treadmill for 40 minutes (incline of 14, speed of 3.0) and do a little strength training. It is definetly a mind thing, to think the solution to being overweight was always right there in my face..... Consume less calories, and exercise... duh:thumbup: