Who Has Lost Over 100 Pounds?!?!

Hello. I am new to this board. I have lost 100 pounds since my surgery November 2003. I would like to lose another 50 lbs before I contemplate cosmetic surgery for the sagging skin. While I am thrilled that I have lost this much, I feel that the journey has been a very slow process for me. I seem to hover over 180 lbs and can seem to do anything about it. Has anyone or is anyone experiencing this and has made a break through?

Don't get me wrong. I am thrilled that I have lost weight and more thrilled that I no longer have to take meds for Type 2 Diabetes and Acid Reflux and that I have more energy. Just need help over this hump? Any help is greatly appreciated.

MLJ

Finally made it total of 101 lbs lost in 8 months.

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Chris
Dr. Felix Spiegel
Houston Texas
9/28/05 361lbs Surgey Date
5/25/06 259.9lbs 2.5cc fill

Hiyas MLJ, welcome to LBT! Congrats on your excellent weight loss and kicking the Diabetes and Reflux out of your life!

As for the hump.. If it were me, I'd go back to square one of the journey and start fresh. Take a serious look at what you're eating now by journaling your food intake, paying attention to calories and proteins. If you're not exercising, start. If you already do exercise, try changing your routine. Sometimes our bodies become so accustom to the same old thing, that it needs to be shaken up a bit. Add in some extra cardio, swim, ride a bike. It's summertime and you've got to be feeling more like living now!

Also, if you aren't drinking water now's a good time to start. Check out this article, I think you'll find it very helpful. Pay close attention to how they determine how much water you should be drinking. http://www.inch-aweigh.com/water.html

Nice to meet ya. I look forward to celebrating your goal weight when you hit it. Won't be long now will it? :)

I'm at 99lb!!!!! gone...gone for good. Maybe by Monday I will be a new member of the 100 lbs gone. Lots of walking this weekend planned. We are going to Boston for the Weekend...Red Sox game, Duck boats, a nite out dancing.....Perhaps that will jog a good weight loss. Have a great Memorial Day Weekend all!!

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Robyn



Banded at 308lbs
Currently 185 :clap2:05/07/07
Banded July 22, 2005

Robyn:p I'M SO GONNA DO THIS!!!:biggrin1:

*GASP* Hopefull, I am so stinking excited for you!!
Enjoy your weekend, it sounds like you're going to have a blast! And your spirits must be sky-high! :clap2:

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Susan
Dr. Robert Cahn - Boise, Idaho
Began pre-op diet: Dec. 20, 2005 (307lbs)
Banded & Branded: Jan. 9, 2006 (291lbs.)
BMI has dropped from 51 to 36.1

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60lbs with the band 70lbs before the band 125lbstotal .40lbs to go.:speechles

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Hi I was band Aug 2004 and have lost 100 lbs and loving it. Nice to see so many that have. It really works.

All of you are so inspiring to those of us just starting the LAP-BAND® journey. I was banded Feb. 28 and had my second fill Friday, May 26. I've lost 32 pounds to date. I want to learn how to make a page like you all do. Where do I go to learn how to make a website with my name, loss chart, etc.? Is it easy to do?
Pat

I hope to be here someday. I'm currently just waiting to see if i qualify and hopefully get a surgery date soon.
Wish me luck.

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Everyone is doing so great how exciting and encouraging for all of us!!

I'm not sure what I'm at now, but I think I'm about 70 down. I'd like 40 more and then see what happens. It sure is exciting!

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Dianne

Dr Voellinger
Charlotte NC
Surgery 9/25/05 1.7cc
Starting at 268 well on my way to 160!
I plan to continue to feel good!
The band was Gods plan for my life, so I know I will succeed even when troubles come my way.

It is so inspiring to read these posts from those of you that have lost close to or over 100 pounds. I am only just beginning my journey, but someday, I too will come to this thread and say I lost over 100.

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Debbie C. Houston

I have lost 123lbs

You have done a wonderful job!! don't concentrate in the 50 lbs you have left be proud of what you have aready accomplised.

I know it sounds easier said than done but you will reach your goal. Are you exercising, drinking water, resting, and following the rules of the LAP-BAND® diet?
Bread, white sugar, pasta, potatoes and rice are a No No according to my Dr (Felix Spiegel) and it worked for 1 year. When I started to "try" the foods that my friends and other patients talked about (while I was in the Drs office) I began to stop losing and feel bad. I have been boucing back and forth for 2 months at the same weight and its all me.!!

I AM NOT DOING WHAT I KNOW WILL WORK.!!!
Try a different exercise routine (if you are exercising) and walk as much as possible and remember *what got you to the 100lb loss it still works today* take a day at a time and watch those lbs melt away.