Hello everyone!! My name is Melissa and I am from Montana. I am happy to find a thread that is for us July 08 bandsters. I am 36 and a single mother of 2 teens. They are both very supportive about this whole picture and excited for when I “get skinny” so we can do things together. It is nice to have teens that still care about that. I was banded on July 27.08. Dr Rohrer in Greatfalls MT did my surgery. He is an awesome surgeon, and has a great bedside manner too. I have lost 30 pounds and it has been an uphill battle. I have had 3 fills, all 3cc’s each. My last fill was in mid November and I noticed a major difference. I started at 284 pounds and am glad to be down the 30 pounds but wish it were more. I will keep trying. I look forward to visiting with you all. Thank you.