hello everyone,

I have been a bandster for a yr now and I am really greatful to the band!!!I have not lost a lot of weight,,,,but i have reduced my NSAIDS and am on a right path for health improvement..

All say that the band works better in the 2nd yr!!! My problem is that I cant walk much due to muscle pain and arthritis.

And because I dont exercise I am not loosing!!!Being a vegetarian my protien content is also low.

I am sure that I will find a way out. At least I have stopped putting on weight ,since I cant eat much!!!!Hahaha..

All the best to all of you. The band is a wonderful tool and we should use it well.

I suggest you start using weights and restance bands while u are sitting down, i started off at 400lbs and this was the only exercise i could manage for a good few months but it does burn the calories and it helps u gain muslce and that will help your metabolism. I would also look into something like a recumbent or normal exercise bike, Alot of people can manage to sit and exercise a lot easier than walking. I have used my exercise bike for over a year now and i have 2 bad knees, any non weight bearing exercise is better than none

good luck and keep up the good work ..

thanks so much...will surely try that..u have lost an amzing amt of weight..wow...real will power...