Hi, I was banded on September 7th, 2011 and I've lost 32 lbs so far. It's been a pretty good journey. It was a challenge getting through the liquid stages definitely. But, I'm on full solids now. So, now I'm going through the challenge of introducing regular healhy foods into my diet and being careful of portions. Harder than I thought it would be! But, I'm starting to find my groove and I hope to continue to be successful throughout my weight loss journey.

Congrats! You are starting the journey to a new you and new way of life. Good luck. Karen

You are doing good and letting the band work for you. This journey is sometimes hard. Keep your eye on the prize. Decide you want to be thin rather than want the bad food and be fat, Remember to just say no, One of ny favorite sayings is "From a sliver, to a slice, to a slab, to a slob."