I stepped on the scale yesterday and am happy to report that I have now lost more than 250 pounds. I am not really sure why I am happy to report that to you all....as nobody knows each other around here really - but it is just something I wanted to say.

Now I have said it - another 60ish pounds I am will be there.... T minus about 5 months and hopefully I am at goal.

I have this to offer folks who might just be starting the journey....for what it is worth....do a before photo. I was so embarrassed about how I looked I didn't have any pictures of myself at all. I am going to look and see what I can find laying around and actually post something.

Carry on - and remember if I can do it - anyone can......believe in yourself and reach for small accomplishments instead of the end result when you know you are on a journey and not a day-trip!

dab

Congratulations again! I'm being banded March 25th. I need to lose 200-250 pds. I'm trying to decide what kind of band to use. What band do you have? Realize or what? Thanks!

Wow 6'9" your a giant.LOL What does the doc say? At that height all you may need is the excess skin removed. Ive heard of people losing a ton of weight and just the excess skin is 30 or 40 lbs. My husband holds his weight well also. Hes 6'4" 300 lbs and looks great if you ask me. Keep us posted on your progress. It is so interesting.

Congrats!!! You give me a lot of hope!

you are so beautiful and humble an inspiration to us all. you deserve every success, you have just given not only myself, but every other reader here hope and faith, that it can and does work, you are living proof.

Thank you.

Thank you to each and every one of you for your positive comments.

Each day I think about how much easier life is on me than before and just hope I am able to focus my energy in the right direction.

Keep up the good work yourselves and have a great week.

dab

Since you've had true success..do you think that MEGA-T is a good supplement to take while on my diet plan with this band? I mean..I take it...and I get hot..Do I suppose to get really hot...? Is that because my metabolism is working up...a sweat in me? Let me know peeps.

I would be lieing to you if I said I even knew what the hell Mega-T was. (confused smiley thingy)

I take the Viactive Calcium and Vitamin chews....two of each per day...they are flavored caramel, chocolate, rasberry and a couple others so I get my "candy" feeling as well.

That is all I supplement. Hope that helps....from your number one "peep"

WOO HOO, DAB....YOU ARE DOING GREAT!!!!! Thanks for sharing.

Hey Dab That is great. I am going through Dr. Selim I will have my first meeting with him this Thursday. I am excited and I have lots to lose..

All your stories that I have read on this thread is absolutely encouraging as I begin my journey my banded date is the 9th of March.

I look forward to sharing my stories with all of you. You all rock!!!:smile:

Well, another milestone was reached the other day. For the first time since sometime back in 1990 I am in the "200 club" - just barely - but I am there.

Another eleven pounds and I will have lost half of my body weight.

Just proof that anyone can do this if I have. Get up everyday and tell yourself you can!

dab

Dab,

You are truly an inspiration. I was just banded on May 8th of this year. I am starting my journey a little heavier than you were. Preop-597, day of operation- 570. Your story has definately given me hope that it is possible to achieve your goal. I haven't really put out a goal weight yet. I just want to take it one day at a time and go from there. I'm doing really well, everything went well and I have had no problems so far. My first appointment is wednesday the 20th and we'll see if we lost some weight. I've been on liquids so far so I'm sure I lost a few. Good Luck to everyone and remember to always stay positive.

Since you've had true success..do you think that MEGA-T is a good supplement to take while on my diet plan with this band? I mean..I take it...and I get hot..Do I suppose to get really hot...? Is that because my metabolism is working up...a sweat in me? Let me know peeps.

you know, you might want to check the niacin in it.

niacin can make you flush, making you feel hotter than maybe you are. just a thought!

Don14 -

you are taking the same approach I did.....one day at a time...one small victory at a time. Best of luck with your journey and don't get down on yourself when you hit those small walls that I am sure you will face along the way.

dab

Way to go DAB..... what amazing progress, i give you a big standing ovation!

Well I have to say I'm pretty excited. Day of operation weighed in at 570, just got back from my post op appointment and we are down to 530. Thats unbelievable, I know it's been strictly liquids but 40 lbs in 13 days is pretty sick. Well, that was the first step, we'll go from here.