I just don't believe this...

[enjoythetime 1,457]

Yowza! That's amazing lady! Great job!!

[Junebug36 154]

Thank you for being so inspiring! It makes me excited to get banded next week! Any pointers for us newbs?

[gowalking 10,790]

Thank you for being so inspiring! It makes me excited to get banded next week! Any pointers for us newbs?

Wow Junie...pointers huh? Well....did you see what I have on my signature? It says compliant bandsters are successful bandsters. That says it all. Follow your doctor's protocol, don't test your band, and know that the journey is not linear. You will have good days and bad. It's just the way it works.

Oh, and one more important thing. The weight did not go on overnight, so don't expect to lose it that way either. During this whole journey since being banded, I've never lost more than 3 lbs. in one week. And most weeks, I lost less...way less...than 2 lbs. I've been at this for nearly a year and a half and even that's quick compared to many others.

Good luck, and let us know how you are doing once you 'get to the other side' as we call it.

[Jim1967 3,569]

Congratulations Gowalking!! Such an amazing accomplishment.