Wow 9 yrs! How is everyone???

So I'm coming up on my 9 yr band anniversary - it seems like yesterday I was banded 3 days before Halloween! My consult weight was 262, surgery 242 and current weight is 175. I maintained for over 4 yrs at 140 but had a slip and gained 35 but am working on that.

I've been having day reflux so when we get decent insurance I need to have a check to see everything is in working order. Life just takes over and other things become more of a priority. The excitement of the band and all the rollercoaster of changes were a bit overwhelming for me - I only told a few close people since I wasn't sure Id lose any weight.

Where are you at in your band journey? How do you feel about the band and what was surprising or what would you have done differently?

A friend is having sleeve surgery soon and I remember the crazy first year - having to plan those first few meals out, managing dinner parties, business lunches and waitstaff's questioning if I was satisfied with my food since I ate so little and the clothing....going from a size 22w to a 6/8 is a lot of clothing to buy.

Please check-in!