I have now reached my target weight, 47 weeks since pre-op. I have a sense of anti-climax, but overall I'm really pleased.

Share some before and afters with you.

A big thanks for all your support on this forum.

Congratulations!!!

WD on all the hard work Steve and ty for all the encouragement you give to the rest of us, both by what you say on the forum and also as an example of banding success.

Vicki

Steve,

Congratulations on hitting your target weight. That is awesome.

I'm also envious that it is no big deal for you. You are not obsessed with losing weight or the numbers on a scale. It's just another day for you. That is truly wonderful in my opinion.

Cherlita

Excellent Steve!!

I reckon I will have that same sense of anti-climax, my life has revolved around my need to lose weight for the last 20 years, when I finally lose all of my excess I know very well I will think "Well I've done it, now what?"

That doesn't stop me from wanting it soooo badly though!!:rolleyes2:

Excellent Steve!!

I reckon I will have that same sense of anti-climax, my life has revolved around my need to lose weight for the last 20 years, when I finally lose all of my excess I know very well I will think "Well I've done it, now what?"

That doesn't stop me from wanting it soooo badly though!!:rolleyes2:

LMAO - Next is tummy tuck and boob job hun! (Not for Steve hahahah, don't think he'd suit a pair of DD's)

Oh yeah!! How could I have forgotten about the big TT!!!:drool: I'm really scared at the thought of having one done, it's the scars, could live with one across my bikini line but I'm worried I might need a bit more than that and end up with one going up 2 my boobs! I reckon my arms would need something done too :rolleyes2:

I'll try not to think about it for now cos it might lead me to sabotage my plans for the lapband, It might not be so bad anyhow, I know I will have excess skin but I always imagine the worst and it really never is as bad.

Maincat, you don't seem to have alot of excess skin, looks like you have a great shape!!

Katie xx

Good for you! Congrats! You look so great. I hope to join you there in target weight land someday.

WTG Steve!!! You're looking great!

You look great and set a good example to all of us who have yet to make the journey and to those who are in the process or might have stumbled along the way.

Best wishes on your maintenance -- you know you can do it!

Thank you all so much for your kind comments. Really I mean it when I say that if I can lose the weight, so can you. Be patient, enjoy the NSVs as they come along and believe in yourself.

To those people who are yet to start their journey, you are about to begin an amazing time. Accept the love and support from your family and friends and take pride in your achievements. Enjoy the exercise you can do - I've loved mine - and get ready to learn new ways of eating and living. It seems strange to admit that at my age I've learnt to eat again - this time correctly - but the last few months have radically changed me, not just in a physical sense.

Good luck to you all and thanks again.

Edited September 24, 200817 yr by Maincat