I'm a newbie!

Hi everyone- My name is Jaimie and I'm 23. I had my lap-band surgery on Sept 1, 2009 and I am down about 114lbs so far. I was excited to find this board so I can see people stories and get their advice for something we all have in common. It's nice to meet all of you!

Welcome Jaimie.  Glad to have you with us. 
~ Barbara 

congrats to you Jaimie and that is a great weight loss and 23 to boot Im so jealous lol. 

Nice to meet you and welcome

Thank you both!  Steelersfan- It's a great loss, but it was not an easy one!

I'm sure it wasn't. It dont matter if you do it on your own or if you have a WLS to help you its still hard work and even though you have WLS 90% of the work has to come from you and you alone .

I know people both ways that have lost over 200 without surgery and then people that have lost that much with weight loss surgery  and both of them have said its not easy but it can be done :o)

But you have done fantastic my dear !! I cant wait till I hit that 100 hundred pound mark seems like a long ways off right now lol

The 100 lbs mark is amazing, you will get there though!

Hi Jaimie!  Welcome to the boards and congrats on your spectacular weight loss.  No, it doesn;t come easy...but isn't it SO worth it?

Lisa- It's very much worth it, every day I'm so thankful for how far I've come in this short time. And I just have to tell you, you look amazing, what a gorgeous girl you are!!

Welcome Jaimie - - - you've found a great place to come and share your experiences.  I learn something new here on a daily basis.   It is loaded with fantastic people with so much to share.  Talk to you soon!!  Barb