...Within one week of being two years post op - I have hit the 300+ lost mark.

It has slowed down quite a bit in the last couple months compared to what it has been - but I have now lost 301 pounds as of this morning.

Just a testimate that anyone out there can do it if I can. Sometimes, when I felt like I might not make it - I would come and read the comments from all of you on both my threads and others......they are very uplifting and a big part of the success I have been able to have.

So - congrats to all those who post here for being part of OUR 300+ weight loss!

Happy Labor Day to All!

Dab

WOW!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! You have done GREAT! You should be so proud of yourself!!!

OMG!!! Congrats!!!

That is really all I can say, truly amazing!

That's really great! Did you follow a diet, or just try to make healthy choices? I'd love it if you'd share how you used the band to get you so close to your goal!

Amazing. Congrats to you and your wonderful journey!

You Rock!!! Keep going strong!! You keep us going by posting your success stories..

RestlessMonkey -

I have said it before - I am not the poster child by any means.

It has come pretty easy for me - and I am both fortunate and thankful for that.

For the first 12-14 months religously I attempted to eat per the guidelines as far as food types. I would eat a few bites of Protein followed by a couple bites of vegetables and then if I was still able to eat I would finish up with a starchy food.

Very very few sweets - I substituted my sweet tooth eating by going to two Viactive Calcium and two Viactive Vitamin chews daily.

I didn't and don't exercise that much - but try not to lead a sedintary lifestyle.

I have slowly been going back to a "normal" diet lifestyle. I am drinking a few beers on the weekends and am eating more "regular" options. I don't each much quantity - but do mix up the protein, veg's, starches and other food groups now.

I am sensible about what I do because if I attempt to eat too much or too fast I will start to feel my nose run and my saliva start to produce. That reminder keeps me in check because I don't like that to happen.

As for quantity - here is an example of what I can do if I eat slowly.

Breakfast - Bacon digests good - I can eat 3 pieces of bacon and part of an egg if I go slow. Maybe one or two small bites of crispy hash browns if I go real slow.

Breakfast is usually just two Viactives with a cup of skim milk while waiting on the coffee to get done and then two big cups of coffee with French vanilla creamer.

lunch - I try and have Soup if possible. Brocolli/Chedder is a favorite or French Onion is another. A couple places of chicken Enchilada and I can do that if the others aren't available. I sometimes order an appetizer of O rings and will eat one, maybe two of them and give the rest to people who are with me.

If soup isn't available I will get a grilled cheese and eat maybe half of it. The toasted bread is easier for me to digest than soft bread.

Supper - Fish digests good. I can eat fish grilled or fried...maybe two to three ounces. If it is grilled I will have a spear or two of asparagus with it or if it is fried I will eat a few potato chip style potatoes we fry with them.

Mexican is another easy digest for me. I can eat some chips and salsa while ordering and then either have one taco, a side order of guacamole with more chips or Mexican shrimp soup.

An occasional ice cream or other sweet thrown in now. I am still losing about 3 to 4 pounds per month. If I cna do that for the next four months I will be where I want to be.

Time will tell - but I think the lifestyle changes I have made are reinforced if and when I try to do something stupid by the fact of the "if you are stupid, you are going to vomit" senario.

I read something on this board a few weeks ago that I have thought about quite a few times since - I am not sure who it was that wrote it - but I think there is merit in it. "...remember, you can't gain or lose a bunch of weight in one day..."

There are those occasional days when I eat a few bites like normal and things go down good. I am able to sneak in a second taco or an extra small piece or two of fish....something of that sort. I remember that if that is the case - I have to be extra good the next day to make up for that.

Hope that helps explain it - but just remember it is a tool - if you think it is a cure-all - you are probably headed down the wrong road....it is a hell of a tool - but just one of the items you need.

dab

All I can say is WOW dab. Your posts give me soooo much hope because I have 250 to lose and because of your posts I know its possible. I think youve lost the most amount of weight with the lapband that Ive ever heard of. Congrats WOW

That is AWESOME!!! You rock!

Dab I appreciate your candor. I too have a LOT to lose. I love my band; but I think, from your post, that while I have good restriction (and enjoy the ability to eat anything) I am perhaps still in need of a fill! :mad: I'll keep that in mind when I go back to my surgeon in October.

I could eat so much, before, that it's hard now to gage how much is just right! Thanks for telling me how it has worked for you. I know we're all different and have to find our own way, but information is always helpful! :sad:

Congrats....a great accomplishment in which no one can ever take away from you!!

I bet you feel just marvelous, you have done such an amazing job!

Thank you for the inspiration!! 300 lbs. is amazing!!!!

Congratulations!!