I haven't been banded yet, my sceduled date is Feb 11 (only 3 days away woo hoo!) but I am wondering who started over 300 pounds and have you hit the 100's yet? How long did it take? I started my pre op liquid diet at 329, I went it for a check up 1 week in and was down to 320. I hope to be at 315 on Wednesday. Just looking for some inspiring stories because at this point even 199 looks so far away.

When I started the whole program I weighed 305. The day of my surgery 09/29/08 I weighed 285 . Today I weigh 257. I have had one fill and am due tomorrow for my second.

July '08 I was 326... After making some changes I was down to 315 on my surgery date. I'm now at 287.

It's only been like 7 weeks but I've been doing MOST of what I'm supposed to, the bigest change be exercising CONSISTENTLY. good luck!

Congratulations on your upcoming banding! it is the start of a new life! i started on June 1 at 338 and was 305 on day of surgery. I only record my weights on Mondays (to keep me less neurotic!) and last Monday i was 255 so down 83 pounds. i feel like a new person already. I still have 90 or so to go. And i can do it! this is an amazing ride, i tell ya'! You will do great on Wed and check in here often for help and advice.

I was banded two months ago Tuesday on December 10th. The day of surgery I was 293. This morning the scale registered 263! WOOOOHOOO! 30 pounds down! Sorry to brag! Yea for me! You can do it, too. I follow the rules closely. I follow the rules outlined for me by my surgeon and follow the bandster rules most of the time. Though, I will admit to cheating occationally. Eating too much on one or two occations, but I quickly learned. I make sure I walk at least 10,000 steps a day. Additionally, I stay as busy as active as possible. I also started lifting weights two weeks ago.

Best of luck during your surgery and for speedy weight recovery and weight loss.

-Fran

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I started my journey at 375 on Feb. 9th, 2008 (date I started liquid diet). On Feb. 7th, 2009 I was down to 215. It has been incredible.

I was right at 300lbs when I went for my first consultation. (gosh, i think thats the first time i've admitted that). I can't even think about the 100's yet. I know I'll get there, and you will too. But I try to focus on smaller goals, like 10lbs at a time. If I think about how long it'll take me to get to my ultimate goal of 175lbs, I'll be depressed every time I get on the scale. lol. I've lost 33lbs, I just get excited everytime I go down a number, from the 290's to 280's, now I'm in the 260's! yay!

Good luck with your surgery!!

I weighed 315 when I decided to have the lapband and was at 295 the day of surgery. I had surgery 9/30/2008 and I am down to 260 now. It has been amazing how much difference this has made and I am excited to keep going. My family has noticed the difference and I just threw away my first set of "big" pants. Having family support is a tremendous help.

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When I got on the scale and it said 295, I knew I was in trouble. I am sure I touched 300 at some point, and since I never got on the scale much, I wouldn't know when. I am down to 258 since banded 12/23/08, and feeling great.

I was 316 on surgery date October 20,2008. I got my second fill last Tuesday and I am now down to 276. It is a wonderful tool and I am glad I had it done. Keep positive any everything is possible. 199 feels far away for me to but I know I will get there with the help of my band.

I was 310 when I had surgery in July. This morning I weighed 240.

I started my process for surgical clearance in June 2008; weighing 337. During the 6 month process I gained and my highest was 342; I admit I was on a final tour of my fave foods. I had surgery 2/3/09 and day of weighed in at 335. My first weigh in and post op app't is 2/11/09. My goal is to be at 280 by June.

Good luck with your surgery!

I was at 326 when I started pre-op diet on Aug 15, 08 and 309 the day of surgery Aug 29, 08. As of a couple of days ago I'm down to 236. I'm shooting for 230 by the end of the month and then my goal weight of 220 by the end of March.

I was 301 lbs, 28th Dec 08, & 6 weeks later i am 261 lbs, ( 40 lbs loss ) & not had my fisrt fill yet, im still in the post op diet stage

I was close at 295. i was 279 morning of surgery. I hit onederland on October 24th and my surg. date was jan 2nd.

When I decided to get the lap band I was at 386. I starting changing things in my lifestyle before surgery (more active, eating healthy) back in August. I started my pre-op diet Jan 6 at 370, weighed 352 when I was banded Jan 27th. Went in for my first post op and was down to 339. I can't wait to get under 300, it will be the first time in over 10 years!