MrRiceGuy

44 lbs down and counting. I think its about time I take some "progress" pics, huh? How about you? How are you doing?

Congratulations. Your surgery date is coming up real soon. I'm super excited for your surgery because I've never seen a SILS scar. I really hope you share your experience and pics. Good luck and keep us informed on your progress. Everything will be great!

Drew! I see you got some new pics up. Looking good, bro. Keep up the good work. You continue to be an inspiration to all.

Excellent. Thank you so much for all the information. I did not realize that there were sessions available in the area. That link you provided me gave me many more options than I previously had. Thanks!

Five weeks since I've been banded and I'm starving, haha. I'm in dyer need of a fill because I honestly feel like I can eat forever. I'm getting filled this Saturday and hoping that with it I'll drop weight quickly, again.

Happy Band-iversary! How do you like your results in one year? I must say you've done a great job.

Hey Becky, how's things going? I'm doing great but am in need of a fill soon. I've been getting hungry and feel like things are going right through. Did you feel a big difference on your first fill(s)? I think I'm scheduled for the 21st in Apple Valley for a fill (...I think).

Hey Drew! I just saw your pics on the before and after thread. You're quite the inspiration. I'm getting banded in less than 10 hours (I can't sleep) and hope that I can have even half of the success that you've had. Great job!

Hey Drew! Thanks for checking up on me. I haven't been doing too well, to be honest. I lost a lot early on, but then I have had literally no restriction and kind of plateaued. Which stinks. I have no fill because I've been having chest pains and my doc thought it was because my band was too tight. Well, I'm still having chest pains, so I will need to have this checked out. I see you're still doing well with your band. That's awesome. Keep up the good work! I'll post when I get my results from my next doc visit.

Hey Jane, You've had incredible progress throughout your entire band-life. Do you have any before and after photos?

Hey man, I was curious, with all your weight loss, did you have to have a tummy tuck or anything like that? Did you end up with any excess skin?

Hey! How'd you surgery go? I remember you said you were getting it done on the 27th, right. I hope all went well.

Hey! I just got through reading an old thread of yours about thinking your band may be a dud because of no restriction... it was a great thread. You made mention that you had temptations to eat past your full point, what will happen if you do? I haven't had restriction really since I've had the band and will be going to my doc to see if I need a major fill. Thanks for that thread!

Hey! I just saw your pics and you look great. I don't see a ticker, what was your start and current? You're an inspiration to all.

Hey! I just wanted to stop by and say congrats on all your success. You were able to drop all your excess weight in a year? So, have you officially made it to your goal? Good job!

Hey! I just went through your album and just wanted to say good job! How far are you from your goal?

Hey! I stumbled upon your profile and I must say you've done a great job with your band. Congrats. I noticed your social lifestyle fits closer to mine than most people I've seen on here, how are you balancing your partying and drinking with your band?

Hey! I was reading that you got the single incision surgery. That's awesome. Congrats! Would you mind posting pics of your incisions? I'm very curious because it's so new I can't find many "real life" views of it.

Hey! I was wondering how things are going for you. I know the holidays are coming up and this is when things get interesting. I hope you're making progress! Let me know how your are going

Hey! I'm a Friday the 13th bandster as well and I thought I'd come by and see how you're holding up. Still having bad gas pains? I recently picked up some Gas-X and have been trying to walk it off. I keep getting assured, slowly but surely. I wish you the best in all your success!

Hey! Long time no chat. How have things been going for you? I haven't talked to you since you were looking for a new Dr for fills. Any success? Hope all is well!

Hey! So, what's the story on your insurance? I just got my insurance verification back on Monday and looks like I'm getting banded this Friday, the 13th. Wish me luck and please let me know how all goes for you...

Hey! I was reading that you got the single incision surgery. That's awesome. Congrats! Would you mind posting pics of your incisions? I'm very curious because it's so new I can't find many "real life" views of it.

Hey. I keep stumbling on your profile, apparently we have similar interest. Anyway, I was curious what's your stats/progress? When were you banded, how much did you weigh, where u at now and what's your ultimate goal? I'm a pretty active big guy. I want to do a half marathon this summer, maybe full by December. I would love to hear more about triathalon training.

Holy bananas, I just went through your album and you've done an amazing job. You're an inspiration to all