hi all...i got banded one year ago now on 17th march.2009..i have lost a total of 33 pounds..im very pleased at this ..i know i could have lost a lot more if id given up the pints of bud..but those 33 pounds are really noticeable and i feel like a new woman..in this next year i will step things up with exercise and no alcohol during the week ..a treat at weekends... the food is manageable as restriction is great with 3 fills... roll on next year . good luck to you all

Good for you! I love to see someone report "I lost this amount and I am proud of it" I think this band is an individual journey and you can live it anyway you want to. I really respect the fact that you don't try and fool yourself into thinking you should have lost more. (I catch myself doing that sometimes) Way to go.