At today's weigh in I was 238 lbs. I have not weighed that since 2005. My highest weight was 291. That's a loss of 53 lbs. Slowly losing but keeping it off. 220's here I come.

That's great! I have been slowly trying to tweak my diet before the band and can't wait to see 240's because I haven't seen them since early 2003 and I haven't seen 230's since....well.... I can't remember. I can't wait! So congrats!

Pandabear, when are you getting banded?

I have my initial consult with the dr on August 16th and then they have to put in the insurance stuff. I already checked with the insurance to make sure it was covered and it is with no restrictions so I am hopeful by at least November. Maybe late October. I have a big vacation in early October so I don't want to travel after getting the band for only a few weeks sowe will see. Hoping they don't deny me, already have had two MRIs on my back within two years and have two degenerating disks and a bulging disk, along with pre arthritis in the knees, at 32 I feel like I am 80. I have been over 240 pounds for almost 16 years and I am tired of it. Hell, I was over 200 pounds at 11 just thank god I was really tall for my age back then. Just seeing 230 would make me cry with happiness.

~Casey

I am praying that all goes well and you will be banded soon. Please keep me posted.

Prayers on your continued future journey.