Just wanted to share....

I stopped at my surgeons office this afternoon to weigh myself, and I've lost 11 lbs in the past 12 days.  I just recently joined the gym, so I guess that is paying off.  In total I've lost 82 lbs in the past 6 months, including my pre-surgery weight loss.  But the absolute best part is that I am now under 300 lbs!   I actually teared up a bit when I saw my weight on the scale.  This is the first time that I've weighed under 300 lbs since I was in high school. 

I've still got a looooooong way to go, but it's so good to have a weight that starts with a 2 instead of a 3!!!!  Sorry, this post really is nothing more then me patting myself on the back.
 

David

     Congratulations DavidThere is nothing wrong with you patting yourself on the back.  You deserve to feel good about what has happened in the past 6 months.  Welcome to twoderland.  Never minimize your accomplishments.  I just saw your post re: Barix meetings.  They are open to anyone.  The 1st Saturday of the month is a combined Pre-Op and Post-Op Meeting.  There is also a Post-Op Meeting on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.  The people there are awesome so feel free to drop by.

     Kudos on joining the gym.  I do Zumba twice a week and it has made a big difference in how I feel and look.  Keep up the good work.  You need to be disciplined to do the Lap Band so I really admire you.  I went with the RNY because I had over 100 pounds to lose and I needed the restriction to what I can eat.  Take care.

Donna

David,

Pat away!!!! You deserve it! Like Donna said, never minimize your accomplishments. 82 lbs in 6 months with the band is AWESOME!! There are many people who do not see that type of success with the band.

Doing the happy dance!

Keep on successing!

Beth

Hi David,

You're well on your way. You should bedoing a lot of patting on the back and as Donna mentioned, "It's OK". Your story is very common amongst our community. Here's hoping you can join our group down in Langhorne one of these days. This board is a great source but there's nothing like meeting with the peeps face to face.

Hope to see you in the future,

Dennis

Awesome job, David!! 

Absolutely pat yourself on the back.  You totally deserve it!  82 lbs is an awesome accomplishment!!

Keep up the great work!

No apology necessary!

Congratulations - What an awesome feeling!

Congratulations

That is a great accomplishment.  Keep up the good work

You just keep on patting yourself on the back and tooting your own horn, buddy!! We've all done it and deserve every moment of it!! That is awesome!! I also remember tearing up when the scale went under 300 for me - would love to see it go under 200 some day, but that's a story for another time.

You are doing fantastic - keep up the great work!! Wish there was an icon for patting you on the back - instead, here's some much deserved

David,

Congratulations on doing the work that is netting you the results you posted here!!!  Wishing you the best as you continue the path towards healthy and better living!

Laureen