I just reached goal this week!

Marti P.
on 6/19/10 10:36 pm - San Jose, CA

I just reached goal this week and I feel pretty numb about the whole thing! I more or less stared at those last 3 pounds on the scale and figured they'd go away whenever they felt like it! I didn't do anything in particular to hasten their retreat.

The doc never suggested any kind of maintenance plan and since I never got to maintenance at WW, I guess I will continue what I have been doing until something else occurs to me.

It certainly has been a wonderful "ride" with some "stucks" and "slimes" but other than that, no problems. I have 8mm in my Realize Band and it took me 1 year and 11 months (almost) to get here.

I am very happy that I went looking for lapband surgery and that everything went so smoothly. It has been rewarding reading everyone's experience with their band.

Marti in San Jose

sharyn_pear
on 6/20/10 12:43 am - Australia

Lap Band on 06/20/06 with

Way to go Marti!

Congratulations !

debbiejean58
on 6/20/10 2:38 am - Antioch, TN

Lap Band on 01/16/06 with

Congratulations Marti, I always enjoy reading your post!!

Dawnm
on 6/20/10 4:00 am - Millbury, MA

WLS on 02/17/06 with

Congrats! I bet numb is one of the best feelings you've ever had - lol! You should post some pictures so we can see you journey. Keep up the good work!

Chavner
on 6/20/10 4:17 am - Kyle, TX

Lap Band on 05/04/10 with

FANTASTIC!!!! UNABLE TO FIND A WORD THAT MEASURES UP TO HOW I IMAGINE YOU MUST FEEL.!!! CONGRATULATIONS.

Cindy

BEST WISHES!!

cushingsa
on 6/20/10 4:59 am - Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

Lap Band on 05/14/10 with

Congrats to you. That has to be an awesome feeling. Very inspiring for me to hear. I'll bet there are a lot of banders here online at goal who could give you some pointers.

Good luck maintaining and living your life at a healthy weight!

Sharon

"He is able who thinks he is able."
Buddha

Jean M.
on 6/20/10 5:06 am

Revision on 08/16/12 with

Hurray for you, Marti!

When I reached goal, I was a bit stunned, and thinking, "OK, now what?"

The program fee I paid to my original surgeon included a nutritionist consult to develop a maintenance eating plan. Why don't you call your surgeon's office and ask for advice/info on maintenance?

Jean

Jean McMillan c.2009-2013 - Always a bandster at heart
author of Bandwagon (TM), Strategies for Success with the Adjustable Gastric Band & Bandwagon Cookery

Read my blog at: jean-onthebandwagon.blogspot.com

Marti P.
on 6/20/10 8:11 pm - San Jose, CA

REALIZE Band on 08/04/08 with

Jean,
That's a wonderful suggestion, unfortunately, my cir****tances don't match yours. My surgery was done through Stanford Medical School, as far as their concerned, I'm done, unless I have problems.
Marti

Jean M.
on 6/21/10 5:06 am

Revision on 08/16/12 with

You'd think a medical school would provide at least standard, if not above-standard, care.

Jean McMillan c.2009-2013 - Always a bandster at heart
author of Bandwagon (TM), Strategies for Success with the Adjustable Gastric Band & Bandwagon Cookery

Read my blog at: jean-onthebandwagon.blogspot.com

Bree P.
on 6/20/10 5:54 am - Chicopee, MA

Lap Band on 07/01/10 with

CONGRATS !!!! This was very nice to read....

Band_Groupie
on 6/20/10 7:12 am

Lap Band on 04/22/09 with

CONGRATULATIONS Marti!!! Time for some new photos! I got the LB BECAUSE maintenance would be the same as what I've been doing the first day...no change in the plan...just add a few calories if you need to.

Band_Groupie My Blog "The Sweet Spot" HERE
Proud member of the Century Club...100+ pounds gone forever!
I'm now in the middle of a Normal BMI.
*My new adventure; At the suggestion and support of many LBers, I'm now writing a LB book.

Marti P.
on 6/20/10 8:19 pm - San Jose, CA

REALIZE Band on 08/04/08 with

I have had photos taken every 3 months all along my journey and they are posted on my refrigerator. Unfortunately, between my photo program and OH, I am a klutz. I have tried so many times to load them, I have given up in frustration. I have wasted whole evenings trying to put them on my OH page. It never works. I have much admiration for all you who can post pictures so easily, but I cannot!

Marti

Lisa O.
on 6/20/10 7:43 am - Snoqualmie, WA

Lap Band on 11/10/08 with

Marti, that's great news! Thank you for sharing. Your positive attitude throughout your journey surely helped pave the way for a smooth trip!

Best~
Lisa O.

www.TickerFactory.com/weight

"The QUALITY of food you eat is just as important as the QUANTITY!
Obesity Help Support Group Leader, as of March 6, 2010.

NY2ATL *
on 6/20/10 8:19 am

Lap Band on 10/23/09 with

Congrataulations..making goal is a HUGE accomplishement!! I can't wait to join you..WTG!!!

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JoMixx
on 6/20/10 8:24 am - West Yarmouth, MA

Lap Band on 01/06/11 with

HURRAY!!!! I AM SO HAPPY TO READ ABOUT YOUR SUCCESS!!!

cathiec
on 6/20/10 8:43 am - Toms River, NJ

WLS on 07/08/09 with

Congrs on reaching GOAL!!!

Guernica Loser
on 6/20/10 9:02 am

congratulations!!!!!! you must feel so dang proud!

I've been on prednisone and chemo for over 7.5 years. Gained over 160 pounds due to pred. Highest wt. 410. Surgery wt. 365. Current wt. 299
See ya,400s, 90s,80s,70s, 60s, 50s, 40s, 30s, 20s, 10s 300s!!!!

imceliasmom
on 6/20/10 9:14 am

Lap Band on 05/18/10 with

YAT for you! I love your attitude!

"Just because you CAN doesn't mean you SHOULD."

"Hunger is not an emergency!"

Good riddance 380s, 370s, 360s, 350s, 340s, 330s, 320s, 310s, 300s, 290s...

kathkeb
on 6/20/10 9:13 am

REALIZE Band on 06/05/09 with

Congratulations, Marti!!!!!

It sounds like you are living with your band quite nicely ---- and really, that is the whole point, huh?

You inspire me!

Kath

Krista C.
on 6/21/10 3:03 am - Quispamsis, Canada

Lap Band on 07/24/07 with

Congrats, Marti!

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