sxevan9

Just saw your message. For some reason I don't get email notifications when someone leaves a comment. I'm with you struggling. This is much harder than I expected. I honestly didn't put as much effort as I should at the start and didn't work out at all. Now I'm working out and trying to watch what I'm eating a little more, but I'm still tinkering around 50lb lost. When I go and get fills I have to justify more which drives me crazy... but I'm in it for the long haul so time will tell.

I just ran across your profile on the Realize post. First I wanted to give you props you have done great. I'm also in the DMV (Suitland MD) I got my band end of October last year I have a question when did you finally hit your strive, sweet spot. I'm still eating more than I think I should and I have 6.5 cc in my band.

Sorry for just responding. I'm doing pretty good today. My doctor is Dr. Brody out of GW Hospital. He is a good doctor very nice, but his office staff is another question. I had to stay on top of them for everything. Was it worth it YES. I have been overweight my entire life. I've tried Weight Watchers, Medifast and countless other things. I feel this is what I need to help me get to where I want and to also be healthy. Is it a scarfice YES. You have to change your lifestyle but again it is worth it.. It was the longest process that I've had to deal with besides having my son and it actually took as long having my son. I had to do the six month weight management and let me tell you that was nerve wrecking, but I'm already 15lbs down with a long way to go but I feel good. I'm happy and I'm looking forward to a new me.. I probably gave you more information than you wanted.. I ramble sometime, but hope it helps. Reply back anything time I'm willing to help you as much as I can.. we are all in this together.

One more thing my doctor kept me in the hospital overnight. I think that is good.. they do testing before you leave the next morning to make sure everything is working the way it should.

thanks for the note... you are right it isn't as important to the doctors office as it is to us.. so we have to stay on top of everything through out this process. My date is october 23rd and I can't wait