Today I have lost 100LBs since the preop diet before the surgery. I cannot believe it!! I feel so much better than I did before I started this journey. The numerical number of the scale is important, but feeling 1000% better everyday can not be measured. It really is the little things that you notice that make you feel the best. Clothes fitting better, not sweating when doing anything, not feeling tired all the time, I could go on. I am more active and really enjoying life alot more these last few months then I was for years. Its nice to look at old photos of myself and say that is how I USE to look rather than that is how I look now.

I hope this thread will inspire some that feel like they are not doing as well as they should. It is a marathon and not a sprint. You really have to take it day by day and don't become obsessed with the scale. If you are feeling better then before the surgery, then that is a victory.

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :mad2:

Congratulations!!! What a great mark to hit! Can't wait until I get there too!

What an awesome accomplishment! When did you start your pre-op and what was your surgery date?

Congrats!! What an inspiring thread - I can't wait until I can say that!!

Congratulations! I know what you mean about the feeling better part. To me that is worth alot more than any number on the scale!

Woo hoo!

I love your post and the inspiration you share! I hope to accomplish the same in due time!

Thanks ! You made my day!

HIGH FIVE to you. Great Job!!!!! Doesn't it feel great to meet a goal.:mad2: Keep it up......... You should be very proud of yourself:w00t:

I think you deserve a standing ovation!!!!

Thanks for reminding me not to give all the power to the scale (it let me pretty dissappointed this morning).

Congratulations on your success and hard work (because we all know how much work success requires)!!!

~Monica

That rocks! What a kick butt job you've done!

That is so awesome! congrats!

Thanks everyone for the kind words and congratulations. I really appreciate it. It has not been long since I was banded(1/30) and I wish I had some super secret way to share with you guys how I have lost so much so fast. I really just do what all of us do that are banded. High Protein, low fat and carb, and try and stick to 4oz as best I can. I may have 5oz or so at some meals, but I have a rule not to eat more than that(except for maybe soup). If I am not feeling totally full after a meal, I just wait. I usually get that full feeling after 15-20 minutes. The only other thing I really avoid is snacking between meals. Its hard sometimes at home watching tv, but I just chew sugar free gum or drink Water. That helps alittle.

Its funny how some things you think will bother you before the surgery isn't as bad after awhile. I only drank beer before the surgery, and not being able to drink it made me think about not having the surgery. Now it doesn't bother me not having it. I realized that the hanging out with friends at a event is the fun part, not the beer(I just drink rum now:rolleyes2:). As I have read on other posts in this forum. The feeling of eating something I shouldn't is not as good as going down another notch on my belt or seeing the scale go down.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 100 pounds is a HUGE loss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Edited May 12, 200917 yr by 2Flyguys

CONGRATULATIONS! I'm assuming Jan, 08? If not, that was a miracle. Just curious! You've done remarkable! Enjoy life!

Were you banded 1/30/2008 or 2009??

Preop 1/15/09 and banded 1/30/09. I don't think anyone is more surprised by my weight loss than me. I average about 850 calories a day, but usually burn all of that off with exercise. Losing it this fast is a double edged sword. I like that it is coming off fast, but it scares me alittle. I've only had two fills( the last just two weeks ago and only .6cc). I feel alittle like a freak, but have lots of energy and no real side effects.