Hi

I am so excited to find this forum!

I was 'banded' in April 2006. I have certainly taken my time about loosing the weight. I have however - managed to loose 60 lbs during the first 16 months. YES!!!! ... Then major set backs. Just days before hurricane Katrina -I went in for an adjustment. I realized that it was a little to tight but, I thought that it would loosen up after a few days. Keep in mind that we were told that Katrina was heading to Florida . Within a few days after my fill, things went from bad to worse for me. I will post this story later. Eventually, I had to have all the Fluid removed - because of bleeding ulcers... (the band did not cause the ulcers - liquid Vitamins and migraine headache medicine sat in my irritated stomach too long).

Any way --- it has taken me 6 months to get back to my pre-Katrina weight. I am not discouraged. I have changed a lot of bad habits that made for my slow weight loss; and, I am expecting to speed up the loosing process. The band has been my best and worst of friends. Without the band this past year, no doubt I would have gained 20 lbs instead of loosing the 15.

I look forward to meeting each of you through the forum. Look for my posting - I guess I will say something like - "Bands and Katrina..." or something similar...

Donna - d

hi donna,

I am so glad you are doing better and back on track. This board is so awsome. I am scheduled to get my band on july 25th, I can't wait!!! have some fun and check out the baord...