DonHoll1

I feel really good about how i am looking now. Real happy with the changes. Donna

Congrats on your surgery. Do you have a post op diet?? Not sure you should be having wine. Be careful. Donna

I work really hard to make my band work and to follow my doctors instructions. I have changed my lifestyle and my eating habits and i value what the oldtimers have to say.However i do believe there is a nice way to say everything. I try to remember that people who are not following the band rules need support and advice more than anyone. I worry about them, that they may cause themselves medical problems. I sure do not want them to quit reading. They really need some direction. Donna

Like Dave the band is working great for me for the same reasons it works for hin. No drinks with calories ,ever. No junk food and lots of exercise. You really have to change your eating habits and lifestyle to help the band. Donna

I have gone from a 22-24 down to an 18. I am just about to go to a 16. My 18 is pretty loose. I workout a lot and i think it has helped a lot. Donna

I do not think you should charge her more , unless you told her you would before you made the dresses. When she sent just the picture thats when i would have told her that without a pattern and material it would be extra. That way no surprises for anyone. Donna

I love the GNC whey protien. chocolate. mix with skim milk. Donna

Hi!! I am so....glad i went with the band. It is working great for me. I have lost pretty quickly and i recovered very quickly from the surgery. Donna

Please just tell your doctor the truth, that you have been overeating. That should let him know you need some restriction. Have you gotten all the junk food out of your house? I do not keep any around, that way i am not tempted. Do you exercise? Drink water? There is a lot you have to do to help the band work.You really have to be ready emotionaly to support yourself and make the changes. Best of luck Donna

I would not let this site make my decision for me one way or another.The band is working very well for me and i am glad i did it.This site is like any other that includes peoples opinions. Some are good , some are bad.Base your decision on medical advice and research. Donna

We need more info.How much have you lost? What do you eat? Do you exercise? Donna

Welcome Andrea!! Glad you are doing well. Donna

Since i have gotten this last fill i have pb a couple of times. It is awful. I am being much more careful now. Eating much.... slower. Smaller bites too. Donna

I would say walk a lot to work out gas . It really helps. Donna

Wow!!!! That is great!!! Way to go!!! I can`t wait to get there. Six pounds to go. Donna

I am really proud of myself. All i had was a little turkey. Yea!!! Donna

Congrats on your date!! Let us know how you do. Donna

Wow, so sorry that happened to you. You have a good attitude though and a sense of humor and that always helps.Soon you will be getting smaller and will not have such problems. Donna

I try to stay off that thread. It just scares me to go there and i am having no problems at all with my band. Welcome to the site and congrats on your band. Donna

Welcome to the site and congrats on your surgery. Glad you are doing so well. Warning tho, the shoulder pain may still show up. I did not have it the first few days, then all of a sudden..... It is not that bad tho. Donna

WOW!!!! You have done great Congrats!!! You must really be working out. Donna:whoo::whoo::whoo::whoo::whoo::whoo::whoo::whoo::whoo:

Hey, i am right there with you. Congrats! Donna

I`ve traded, now it is exercise and counting calories. But i sure look better! Donna

Mexico-Dr. Zapata-he was great! Donna

Welcome to all of you who are just starting or have just had surgery. Donna