To say I am happy with my decision to have the band is a major understatement, I'm Ecstatic. Losing weight has never been my issue it has always been keeping it off where I failed repeatedly. While I realize I am only two weeks post op and it may change in the future, for now I am not always thinking about my next meal and find that I have to make myself eat at my scheduled times. As of today I am down 25 pounds since the start of my pre-op diet three weeks ago, even accounting for water weight it sure is a great motivator to see the scale move basically a pound a day so far. While I have no illusions the loss will continue at this rate I certainly intend to do my part to keep it moving along with exercise and proper food choices. My wife has been a great help to me and I can't thank her enough for the positive reinforcement in the changes to not only our eating habits but our daily routines as well. My wife, my little girl, and I have been walking and generally getting outside almost everyday since I got home from the hospital 2 weeks ago and its been a welcome change. The time we are spending together is also a extra benefit I had not planned for.

I want to again thank everyone here as I do believe it was instrumental in my final decision to be able to log on here and read all the real world accounts, successes, and even negatives about the band that allowed me to make my decision. Best wishes and thoughts of success to all my fellow bandsters.

Regards,

Rhino

Great Job!!! Good luck on the rest of your journey!

Keep that attitude and you'll go far!

You're doing great!!! Keep up the great attitude...