I was almost done with a lengthy post and somehow lost it. If you are interested in my journey, you can view my blog at

http://360.yahoo.com/mary.daily

Yeah, I talk about stuff other than banding there, but for the most part, it's about my band. I have gone from 390 pounds on 5-4-2005 to my current weight of 331. I love my band and I want to keep it forever!!!

I was self pay, after being turned down by Humana HMO twice. I could have taken their direction and tried a six month medically managed weight loss attempt, but I was afraid they would just turn me down again for another reason. If I had not paid for the surgery myself, I would probably be having my surgery about now. Instead, I am at 6.5 months and down almost 60 pounds...

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I haven't always followed the rules, but I feel I am a success at being a bandster most of the time. I love my band and wouldn't give it up for anything...

yo welcome, I to am self pay and I am 3months out and down 80lbs. Yep it is a grt thing