So! I am so excited I found this website. I was just banded on the 5th of December...I started out at a ridiculous 346 pounds, and after the diet and band I am down to 323 today ....I am really thrilled to start this new venture of life...I am 24 and looking forward to all that will come with this change I have opted to make. I am looking for new friends, support, and whatever else that comes my way--Thanks for reading, hope to hear from you soon

Deanna

Hey there! Welcome to the site..it has been a life saver for me. I was banded on July 29th 2011 and I started out at 375lbs...lol so dont feel bad! I had to do a 6 month pre-op diet and I lost 30, and Ive lost about 30 since the surgery. Should be a lot more but I kinda fell off the bandwagon, and still am not exercising!! I know, its ridiculous! Good Luck with everything!

Welcome! Best wishes on the healthy living journey.

Welcome! Congratulations on your band!

Hi Deanna,

I got banded on 12/5 as well. I am 47, married with 3 kids and excited to be starting this new way of living too! I started at approx 300 at first appt with doc in April. Was 295 when I started my one week preop liquid diet and got to 282 on my day of surgery. I am going to hold off weighing myself again until Monday to keep to a once a week weighin but I feel like I am losing.

How did your post op go? I feel like I had it much easier than some who have posted so I am very grateful. Looking to stay in touch with people on here to get and give support so keep n touch. Congratulations!!

Kath