That is Fantastic Linda!! I am in my 2nd week of being banded, I have lost 21 lbs this month with the pre-op liquid diet, and now the band with post op liquid diet.. I am walking, just about 1 1/2 miles daily, but nothing too straining yet.. had a lot of problems with post op pain and gas which is only now just resolving... I am 9 days post op... I hope I can post a 70lb loss at 6 months!! WTG!! I'm sorry for your loss..stay strong.. you can get through this.. I'm also going through this with my hubby. he is not banded, but is changing his eating habits with me.. xxx your post makes me hopeful!!