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!

I've had an awesome month. I was practically stalled out and then joined a gym during the second week of November.

I got my 4th fill on November 18th and since then have lost 17 pounds. I'm going to gym 5 - 7 days a week, sometimes twice a day depending on the classes they're having. It's been the difference for me. The weight loss is going to slow back down soon but even so the exercise is giving me so much motivation and energy. My fitness level has already improved so much!

5th fill today!

Pre Band High: 266

Surgery: 254

Current: 209

Brad

I lost another 2 pounds this week, after being at 177.2 for two weeks. I hate when I hit a plateau. I had a fill also on Thursday so that did help jump start me again.

Hope to make my 170 goal by New Years. I have two Christmas parties so I will make sure I am very careful what I eat.

That will leave only 40 lbs to lose next year...by August.

I am taking it one day at a time.

I was banded Aug 5th 2008 and before the band I was 224 lbs when I went into have it I was 216 lbs and now I am 192 lbs. which is god 32 lbs. But I feel like it should be more, but slow is better then fast. I really count from the time I had the band so for me it's only 24 lbs. So I feel like I am not getting anywhere at times. I am happy and everyone notices, but it's in my head. My pants are too big and I have jeans that haven't fit me in so long.

But congrat's too everyone on there weight loss.

I figure when Aug 5th 2009 comes around that will be my weight loss. 1 year!

I'm with you Lisa! I just got my FOURTH fill yesterday and the record shows that I've lost just under 20#. I'm not whining though. That's 20# less than I've weighed in years. Clothes that I used to "make" fit are now fitting the way they should.

I need to get my butt moving MORE and, hopefully, I'll get some restriction this time to help me along the journey. We'll hang tough and keep trying. It took a long time to get this way, and I need to keep reminding myself that this is the "right" way to lose.

71 lbs total since 8/8/08. I am happy and I just keep pounding away it. 70lb loss was my Christmas wish. Now, I will be thinking of a my one year wish! Best of luck to everyone!

Very nice everyone! Isn't it a great how much better we all feel - and it's only been 4 months! I can't wait until next summer!

Brad