Hi All Stars!

Today marks the month of our 6 month bandiversaries!

Let's take stock and Celebrate our achievements!

Today (1st March) is my bandiversary. My achievements:

• lost 85% of my excess weight
  
• went from an (Australian) size 22 to a size 10/12
  
• Went from a waist size of 45inches to 34 inches (with excess skin)
  
• Went from a fat percentage of 45% to 33%
  
• Went from a BMI of 37.4 to a BMI of 28
  
• have found fitness!
  
• my risk of diabetes and heart disease are markedly decreased
  

There are a lot of over NSVs along the way, but these stats speak for themselves.

I am proud to say that I am a very happy bander!

Edited February 2, 200917 yr by lellow

There you go bindi! Your achievement is pretty amazing and you have much to be proud of!

Wow!! You all have done such a great job...I am impressed! I have lost 55 pounds with 40 more to go. I went from a size 20 (on my 5 foot frame) to a 12! I am so happy that I did this not only for me, but for my family too.

You all are an inspiration to me! Thanks for keeping me going!

Well My bandiversary was last week Feb 11th.

I have lost 41lbs. I went from a size 20/22 to a size 14/16 in pants. Tops I went from a 2x/1x to a m/l. It is great. I am not tired anymore. I have soo much energy and onderland is right around the corner.

Gary, I too cannot hit (let alone pass) the 50lb mark. I have been on this plateau since the holidays. WHhch is strange because I only started sorking out after the holidays--believe me it's not because of muscle development either.

How can you drink beer? I would think that the bubbles would hurt.

Everyone has done great!!!!! I get anxious about my progress until I write it down...then it looks better. The Band is the best thing that I have ever done for myself.

My Bandiversary is tomorrow 20 Feb.

I have lost 47 lbs (struggling to hit the 50 lb mark)

13 lbs to lose in order to meet my one year goal

I am totally confused by clothing sizes...in some pants I am down 2 sizes in others I am down 1 size (barely). I am down only one size in tops (3XL to 2XL). But my shoes are really loose..haven't tried on news ones yet so am not really sure about my "new" shoe size.

Edited February 19, 200917 yr by Irish76
Needed to add a blurb.

Hi August Bandsters!

Today is my 6 month bandiversary. I am proud to say that I have lost 73 pounds and my BMI has gone from a 70 to to 57. I have gone down 3 sizes in shirts and pants, I have so much more energy and starting to regain some of my self confidence back. I am looking forward to the next six months. This was the best thing that I ever did! My band and I have become best friends!! Congrats to everyone with their loses. :thumbup:

August All Stars!!!!!

The 25th was my 6 month.

• I've lost about 25lbs (50+ since starting the process to getting surgery).
  
• I'm almost halfway to goal.
  
• Even tho it's been slow, I'm thrilled that I've been losing consistently and I haven't gained it ALL back like before!
  
• I've gone from tight 24s to stretch 16s in pants and 2X/3X to XL in tops (I have WAY more hip than boob!).
  
• I have a bit more energy.
  
• Things don't hurt as much (i.e. back, feet, etc.).
  
• I'm not so embarrassed as I was about being out in public (and by extension, not as embarrassed for DH for having such a huge wife, tho HE would never say or feel that!).
  
• Feel this is the best thing I've ever done other than getting married to my DH and adopting my DD!
  

February 11th was my 6 month bandiversarie.

Start weight 323

• I've lost 90 lbs since my pre-op weight. (yes us guys loose it faster)
  
• I've gone from size 48 to 38 jeans, and from XXL to large shirts.
  
• I can make 2 miles on a treadmill in less than 25 minutes (4 times a week)
  
• I have so much more energy.
  
• No more diabetic meds, or cpap and 1 less blood pressure med.
  
• Still no fill (Doctor says as long as I keep loosing, no need beyond the 3cc at surgery).
  

Congrats everyone. I will be 6 months out on the 14th and have lost 48 pounds. Half way to goal! In a snag right now but I am picking up on my exercise so I hope that helps.

I was banded August 22, 2008.. As of today I have only lost 30lbs but have lost 11 inches..My band is just know kicking in and I am feeling more restricted..I know most of the slow weightloss is due to my own weaknesses but not anymore..After reading how far some of you have come that really motivated me..I go for another fill this friday and that will give me 7 1/2cc's in my 10cc band..By my 1 year I am pushing for some good results..Good Luck to everyone...

surgery 8/14/08

Total loss 69 pounds; 12 during 6 month pre-surg program & 57 since surgery

Started in size 30-32 Womens size & now wearing mostly 20's

Still have a long way to go & have no problem with taking it slow.

I'm a very happy bandster so far.

Edited March 10, 200917 yr by jandamom