My lapband surgery anniversary is 11/22/05. I have lost 111 lb so far and have only 13-23 lb to go based on the BMI chart. I started as a 3x/women's 22 and am now a 12 pants, 12-14 skirt and lg size shirt/top. I have reduced from a 42DD bra to about a 36C (I am not sure as my size 38C is too big, so I am estimating). I am skinnier than I have ever been and have muscles from working out with my trainer 3x/wk. The negatives are that I have gotten severe nausea and vomiting from allergies this spring and now this fall. The summer and winter went fine, but the nausea is really bad now. It seems the band does not like pollen. The other negative is the saggy skin that excercising has not totally taken care of. I do not want cosmetic surgery, but am now considereing it. Otherwise, the band is the best thing I have done for myself in a long, long time.

Hi Ladies.... Got 3 weeks to my surgery anniversary. Been stuck at a very long plateau, but keeping a positive attitude. Pounds are dropping slowly, but are dropping. Exercise is in my routine, 4 times a week and loving it! I still struggle with food choices, with protein being my main choice, I need to go back to journalling to be sure I get to goal. My stats: Day of surgery weight...282 Today...176 Lbs from goal (or are you at goal?)...17 (or 24 to MY goal) Top size pre-op...3x-4x Today...Misses Large or XL Bottom size pre-op...26 / 28 Today...16' Ladies Bra size - pre-op 44DD Today - 38C . Biggest positive change other than weight/size...I can get on the floor and play with my granddaughter. I can walk circles around my 27 yo daughter at the Patriots games. Biggest not so positive change other than weight/size...I'm always cold!!!!!!! I now sleep with socks on!!! Best WOW to date...There have been a few. One of the funniest recently, I was at Brooks, looking for pantyhose. Haven't had to buy them since I got a 4X. As I put my glasses on to read the weight charts on the package, a woman who works there came by and asked if I needed help deciding. I said yes, and she volunteered "Ma'am, you're a medium - no question". I should have listed to her, I got home with the Large pantyhose and the crotch drooped all day. Keep up the great work ladies. (and gentlemen if there are any.....) DianeC.

Highest weight...253 Day of surgery weight...241 (lost 12 lbs. on the 2 week pre-op diet) Today...147 Lbs from goal (or are you at goal?)...3 Top size pre-op...2x or 18/20 Today...Misses XS Bottom size pre-op...22 Today...10/12 Biggest positive change other than weight/size...I'm more comfortable in new situations. I don't get anxious that others will judge me as a bad person because of my weight. Biggest not so positive change other than weight/size...I got caught up in feeling so good that I really neglected my job and my husband. Best WOW to date...I saw skinny in the mirror last Wednesday. I was walking with a co-worker of mine to a hotel elevator and there was a mirrored wall as we approached the elevators. From the front, she and I are the same width. She's a size 4. That was an awesome WOW! Blessings, Jennifer

Hi Sherry, Congratulations on your weight loss!! You are doing fantastic!! I'm still stuck and it's been about 3 months now. I am down to 176, and still exercising 4X week (2 cardio sessions @ gym for 45 minutes each, one session at Curves and one water aerobic class.) I feel good, and am so thankful for this surgery. If I don't ever lose another pound, I'm happy where I am. I am fitting into size 16's comfortably (from 26-28). They tell me this will budge eventually, but I'm trying to stay positive. DianeC.

Our surgiversaries are coming up and I thought now would be a good time to take a look back from where we were and shout it out where we are at now. I'll start it off... Day of surgery weight...257.5 Today...157 Lbs from goal (or are you at goal?)...7 (or 17 to MY goal) Top size pre-op...2 or 3x Today...Misses small or Jr L/XL Bottom size pre-op...28 or 30 Today...12! Biggest positive change other than weight/size...I can keep up with life now and I don't dread being around others Biggest not so positive change other than weight/size...I'm always cold and I need to purchase some cleavage (ha!) Best WOW to date...I can't decide, there have been so many and they are all special in their own way Come share your success! Christine