If you'll notice, I updated my ticket again, and the numbers are making me happy.

My weight today is 267, down from 337 back at the end of December. I have lost 70 pounds in about 4 months and I have only 67 pounds to go until I reach my goal weight. I am more than halfway there.

Some small, but important clothing stats to me:

- I started at a size 3XL-4XL t-shirt, I now find 2X are starting to become baggy.

- I started at a size 44-46 pants, now I need a belt to keep size 40 up.

I'm not quite a 1X shirt yet, and not quite 38 pants, but I'll get there, maybe by the start of June.

FAB! Very motivating!!!

Great job!! I never heard of a lap band card, but noone has ever refused me from ordering off the kids menu.

Great job!! I never heard of a lap band card, but noone has ever refused me from ordering off the kids menu.

Yeah most places don't care but a few, especially like buffet places do care. I have been too a few regular restaurants that won't let you order off the kid's menus if you're over 12.

wow you are doing awesome!!! with all the negative posts out there,its great to read something so positive!!

I think the Lapband card also has the ID number of your band on it. So if there is ever a recall on the band you can know if yours is included in the recall. Especially if you move or change doctors.

thanks for the info on the card I was wondering how to get one.

I was given one from my doctor's office. it's not specifically lap band, but it references a surgical procedure that limits the amount I can eat. It's very "medical". For me, I've never used it, because I'm not comfortable advertising that I had WLS. I'd rather order an appetizer, or a full meal & take the rest home.

I don't care who knows I had LAPBAND cause I'm proud of my device!!! I will tell anyone:). Without it I would be way over 250 by now. My band has helped me loose 61 pounds in 4 months. I will shout it from the mountain tops!!!!