I thought it would be fun to share how much us August bandsters have lost so far.

Start process to now (22 wks) - 52 lbs; 20/22W

Surgery to now (12 wks) - 41 lbs; 14/16 regular

I feel so much better than I started 22 wks ago!

My starting weight in June was 280. I was banded on Aug 1st and so far I have lost close to 50lbs. 15lbs was pre-banding. My clothes fit differently but I am have a hard time seeing the change in the mirror.

I've lost 40lbs since I started the process in March. Almost 15lbs since surgery. Stats below if you want to look.

Hi Everyone!!!

My surgery date was the 18th of August... and so far I have lost 52 pounds. I started at 388 and now weigh 336.

So far I have not had any fills. My Dr. feels I am doing well without if for now...

Clothes have been a problem but I manage with lots of tie waist pants... I have gotten a new pair of jeans and I am happy to say I went from a 32 down to a 24 and the 24's are getting a little big... YEAH!!!!

My first goal is to hit under 300.. I am so looking forward to seeing my weight starting with a number 2 instead of 3...

Here is to all of the August All Stars... Way To Go!!!!!:w00t:

All the best,

Jo Ann

Lanakila ---------I wondered if you feel more restriction with the 2nd fill? I have only had 1 fill and was banded Aug 22, I feel no restriction. I feel like Im dieting on my own just the way I have always done all my life, I get my 2nd fill Nov. 20 and if I dont get some restriction, I dont know how long its going to take me to lose my wieght. Im getting worried that Ive spent all this money and not going to get what Ive paid for. Sorry to sound so negative. Im happy your finally going down on the scales......keep up the good work.....

Edited October 30, 200817 yr by Time4Me2

July, when I called my Dr, I was 97.9kg (215.4lbs)

After my pre-op diet, on surgery day I was 92.9kgs (204.4 lbs) - loss of 11lbs.

Today I'm 83.9kgs (184.6lbs) - loss since surgery of almost 20lbs

So altogether almost 31lbs from the date I called my surgeon to book an appt.

From start of 6 month supervised diet to today = 62 lbs gone forever!

31 lbs gone since surgery date on 8/14/08. My ticker goes by my first meeting w/the surgeon thru most recent Friday weigh in.

2 fills so far. The first one was a religious experience...first time in my entire life that I was NOT HUNGRY; lasted about 10 days or so. The 2nd one last week gave me no results for first 2 days, but then the next 6 days have been almost hunger free. If I can get a fill a couple days before Thanksgiving, then I'm hoping to be able to enjoy my first ever holiday season without gaining weight!

I have no restriction, no food stuck, no pb; just no hunger! Weird, like really good drugs (like I'd know haha)...loving it!

Congratulations to everyone!!!

Hi, every one

I was banded 8/08/2008 and have lost 40 pounds with out one fill. has any one else gone this long? I am getting my first fill 11/21/08 I just started being able to eat more than I am supposed to so I made my appt. for my first fill. So far I am soooo happy with the whole thin. I went from a 24 to a 18 and cant wait to be a 10. Susie

I started my pre-op diet at 224. Surgey day August 11th I was 213 and a size 18, today I am 186 and I size 16. Its amazing how different I feel!

I am sorry I have not posted in a while. I mostly post to an age specfic thread on this site, but I wanted to check in and see how everyone is doing that had surgery in August. I have lost a total of 90 pounds with my 6 month pre-op diet,and I lost 45 pounds of that since my surgery date of August 4. 2008. Only 10 pounds to go before I can celebrate a 100 pound weight lose. I feel very confident I can reach my goal. Congratulations to everyone!!!!!!

Starting Process: 270

Surgery Day: 247

Currently: 235

Total: 35 pounds

Went from Size 24 to *most* Size 18s. I'm so happy and have a newfound love for myself.

Starting Process: 322

Surgery Day: 306

Currently: 296

Total: 26 pounds

*Started out at size 28 pants & 30/32 in tops.

*Current size is 24 on bottoms & 24/26 on tops!

Edited November 5, 200817 yr by g00dbyefat

Starting: 251.5

11/5/08: 210.0

Lost 41 lbs

Surgery August 4

I hope I do better this week. But I did buy new jeans today...size 14 Petite and am thrilled. LOL Getting my second fill tomorrow....can't wait. Had my fill today (Thursday) and they are very pleased with my weight loss, so am I. My plateau is gone for now. LOL

Starting weight 229.3

Band Date weight 220

Current weight 185.4

Went from size 20-22 to size 18-14 depending on clothing. I got size 14 Petite Ryder jeans yesterday and they fit great.

Edited November 6, 200817 yr by Shamrockgirl60

26 lbs total from 2 week preop diet until now. Not as fast as most but hey, its something!

Went in for my 3rd fill today...and just happen to be at the 3 month mark.

27 pounds lost since surgery. Doctor said that is really good and then said NO FILL!!!

I have to wait 6 weeks again.

I feel like I'm just on the verge of getting to the sweet spot. I get to battle Thanksgiving on my own-I have just a little restriction now...by then, I'll have zip.