Hola all, I was banded on Oct 3 2005 and have lost 25 pounds I was very disapointed and would not give up... I have had 4 fills and this last fill DID IT!!!! :clap2: 2.7 in a 4cc I now feel restriction after about 4-5 ounzes of food. WOW I had also started exercising in Dec. and can now do 60 minutes on the treadmil walk/jogging. I am down to a 16 from 18 :biggrin1:. I have been coming to this board since the beginning and cannot thank you all enough for the encouragement. I know I will need you again. I can do this we all can. My girlfriend just got banded in Dec and is in that early no restriction phase. I mkeep telling her it will happen. For the newbies Please understand this is not a miracle cure I am working HARD...but the band really is helping not give up after 4-5 months like I did all the other times I dieted and lost weight. I have to look at my life differently now. I have to think like a thin person and it is changing everything I can't wait until I Forget to eat. WOW can you imaging food not being the entire foci of my universe. :hail:

Gracias again you all make this so much better for me

Elda

Hi ejezyk ~ Your words are encouraging & congratulations on losing 25 lbs!! That is really something to be proud of. :clap2: It sounds like you can a good understanding of how to use your band....keep up the good work.:welldone:Thanks for sharing for us newbies and your words of wisdom. You are an inspiration....THANKS!!

Congratulations on that 25 lb loss! Now that you have proper restriction it will be even better. Keep the positive attitude and good luck!