Lori4080

What a great feeling! So happy for you!!

You look beautiful and confident!

That is my motivational thought-- "I am NOT where I use to be". It keeps me going.

You look so much younger!

You look amazing! Congrats on your success. I also wondered if you had plication done. Seems people who've gotten that have an advantage over those of us who don't. So happy to see someone with only the band have great success!

I did not spend thousands of dollars to DO IT ON MY OWN. Why would anyone do that? If I am doing my part, then I expect the band to do its part -- being satisfied on less amounts of food. Nothing is going to stop any of us from eating the wrong things and won't take away head hunger. What I'm saying FOR ME is it has taken awhile to even notice a difference. SOME people might relate to that, but not everyone. My advise is patience and perseverance. I believe the band works but only with the correct fill, which is different for everyone.

I was banded December 17, 2012 with a 14 oz band. I'm currently at 9 oz and finally feeling at least something. I was getting very discouraged for sure. I didn't get the band to diet and lose the weight on my own. I have some hope now the band will start kicking in and doing its part. I'm down 25 lbs. but guaranteed there was no help from my band.

Thank you for your courage to post your pics. They are great!

Hi Wade, I had my surgery as planned in Blackfoot. I just wanted to tell you what a wonderful experience it was. Everyone was very nice and attentive. The massage was wonderful for the pain in my shoulder. Couldn't have gone better. Lost 20 lbs so far. First fill on the 5th of February. Hope that goes smooth. How are you doing?

I love the low carb Isopure shakes. You don't even need a blender, they mix up great with just a spoon.

Oh, and love the new profile pic!

How are you feeling today, MsRhonda? I've heard one strain of the flu only lasts 24 hours, but it is bad. Hope you're feeling better.

It's amazing the comments we remember. I heard an elementary teacher tell another student that I would have a hard time having having children if I didn't lose weight!?!? It haunted me for years...until my three beautiful children came along - no problem. I can tell you the person's names, the place and time they asked, "when are you due?" I would never ask someone that unless they told me directly they were pregnant. Whew...don't like going down that memory lane.

That is a really good link Missy. Thanks for sharing.