I am so excited that my three month diet monitoring is completed I have an appointment with my doctor on monday and after that they will submit my information to my insurance then the wait for insurance approval I am hoping a praying that I get it because I have worked my butt off so far and I have never been more determined to loose this weight. I have quit smoking, stopped drinking soda, quit drinking alcohol, started exercising 3-4 days a week and started a whole new eating regimen. Being diagnosed with sleep apnea 2 months ago has really snapped me into reality. I can't wait until I am an official "bandster" even though I already feel like I am

Wow you've made some AMAZING changes in your life already!!! Quitting smoking, soda, and drinking? Seriously, that is incredibly impressive. You've already got a huge head start and well on your way towards better health.

I have a feeling you are going to be incredibly successful as a bandster.

Best wishes on your continued journey

Congrats on a good running start! I have the same starting weight as you and also am at the same loss as you...i was banded on Monday and it's a very sureal feeling. Keep up the good work and you are destined for good things =)