So as the title says I was banded on May 10th of 2012 and including the pre-surgery diet I have lost 50lbs so far. I didn't think I would have anything to Celebrate only a few weeks out, but I already do and thought I would share:

1. Everyone at work keeps asking me how much weight I've lost and how I am doing so well .

2. I went to the back of my closet and pulled out 10 items of clothing I haven't worn in 5 years or more!

3. My wife and I went to Disney World together and when we have gone in the past I am usually walking along with my feet hurting trying to keep up with her. This time she was trying to keep up with me! Also, I was able to ride a few rides for once!

I just thought I would share these with the community and I want to thank all the people on here so much. If I hadn't read your success stories I know I would have never went through with the surgery. I almost backed out the morning of, but decided that so many people had been successful and I wanted to as well. I am in love with my lapband at this point and so excited that I don't feel hungry and don't have the cravings like I used to. I look forward to continued weight loss and most importantly keeping the weight off long term.

Thank you all for the inspiration!

Wonderful. So happy for you.

That is AWESOME!!!! Way to go!!

Fantastic! I was banded 5/21/12 and feel successful as well. Tried super hard and succeeded with pre-op shakes and sticking to the post-op 3 week plan. I'm down about 20 pounds and wearing my "other" clothes already. I've lost as much in a couple months and feel better than the years I was on WW. Thanks for sharing your story.

Congrats on your wonderful success! Best wishes as you progress... keep us all posted!

Congrats, I love reading NSV's they matter so much more than the numbers on the scale.

Excellent !!!

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

Congrats!!!!!!