Am I really getting a band around my stomach???

[Julia_N 2]

You can lose weight with the band. You have to work it. You'll find that you might be able to eat things others can't, and vice versa. I can't have diet soda because the carbonation gives me a stomach ache. I happen to really like Water, so it wasn't a problem to give the diet soda. Sometimes I have ice cream, but I usually can't handle a whole lot, and just a taste is satisfying. Good luck!

[54Shirley 105]

I have lost 115Lbs. so far, and a long way to go. I started at 356, and last time weighed I was 241. I see my PCP on the 24th. So I will see what I weigh then.

Best decision I ever made ! ! !

I lost weight before with the band, and the surgeon over filled me, and thought he blew the band. Well he didn't, it was to tight, so he deflated me.

It broke my Heart.... But I waited until I got Insurance again, and I found a New Surgeon to take a look at this damage.

Well,,, there was nothing wrong, just deflated.

That was 03/03/11, and I am on a roll again.

So the ticker shows the weight loss for this year. But like I said it is more then that.

This is easy once you understand it.

Eat small amounts, make sure the majority is Protein, and be patient.

Consistency is the key.

Good Health to you Skinny, you made a wise choice.

Shirley. This October 31st. is my 6yr. Bandaversary. So this works.

[LifeIsBantastic 1]

My surgery is scheduled for 11/14 -what are you doing in my head? Lol

I have the exact same thoughts! I'm here with you and will let you know how I make out. Fingers crossed.