MrRiceGuy

Wow, you've lost an amazing amount of weight. Great job!!!

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!

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?

Wow! I just glanced through you album and what an amazing transformation. Great job! How do you feel after the extended tummy tuck? When was it done?

Wow, your transformation is amazing! Great job. How have you tuck scars healed?

I've been going through your albums and I must say, your transformation is amazing. You're an inspiration to all on this board. Keep up the good work

So, any news? How's your last leg of the race going? Are you still warming up or have you starting to make the run?

I'm having the hardest time right now. I've been pretty plateaued the last couple weeks. I'm bouncing between 5 lbs or so. I think it's about time to get filled again...

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.

I just saw your album and I must say, you've done an AMAZING job. What's your secret? Do you have a tracker because I was trying to see where you started and are at now. Congrats!

How's the progress going? I haven't been online lately but thought I'd make sure you're doing good!

I was just checking out your album and I must say you look stunning. Great job!

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! 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!

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

Where have you been? I haven't see anything from you in forever. I hope all is 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!

Just went through you're album and you're awesome! Great job. You're an inspiration to all.

Wow, you look great! Do you have any pics of before you got banded for comparison? And is there something wrong on my end? Every pic is like 1 inch tall

To my understanding the insurance covered the replacement. Hell, it cost me less out of pocket for the replacement than the original by A LOT. I originally got my surgery through Beverly Hills Physicians which cost me $4000 out of pocket (with insurance), and the replacement was done at Cedars Sinai which was only $300 out of pocket (with insurance). Really wish I didn't go through Beverly Hills Physicians originally!

I'm doing, eh... I haven't lost weight in forever it seems like. It could be because I'm completely unfilled and going back to a lot of my old ways. I have an appointment tomorrow to have my band checked out and possibly refilled if there aren't any issues. Right before Thanksgiving... I'm determined to lose another 35 lbs before Christmas, and dammit, I'll do it.

So, after all the headache I've gone through with my band, I'm losing it. After an endoscopy that came back clean, I went to get my first fill in over 6 months. When I got my fill, it hurt in the chest real bad. But then we discovered that there was a leak after we inserted 10cc but can only pull out 6cc. So, Doctor is referring me to have the band removed and possibly reinstalled :-(

I think children are the best motivation for success because it's easy to give up and fail yourself, but when you're doing it for someone you love, failure is not an option... right? I'm getting banded tomorrow. I will check on you to see how yours went. Good luck!

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

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