1.) Eating a little bit and being so full!

2.) Losing weight and feeling better than I have (about myself and literally physically) than I have in years.

3.) It saved my life.

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I believe that this website is here for people who have a bump in the road, and they tend to post just that. As this can be very discouraging for new people thinking about the band (and quite scary), I want to post all the wonderful things about this wonderful invention.

Yes, I can't eat bread, but I don't want to (I lose twice as much weight when I don't). No, I was not feeling full restriction on my first fill (it takes a few to find that perfect spot).

Even if you have a few complications, as I have been saying:

Would you rather be fat and unhealthy or thin and unhealthy? I think the choice is obvious!

This band is wonderful. I recommend it so much.

Everyone, keep on banding.

Numbrgirl--Its been kinda of slow but steady loss since surgery. I've just been really good about keeping my calories between 1000-1200 each day and eating my protein first, veggies second, carbs last, and I've been exercising (walking) regularly. I haven't even had a fill yet. I'm hoping I will only need a couple of fills total, since I'm 7 weeks out and just NOW experiencing hunger and the ability to eat more in the evenings. Good luck to you!

I was told by my doctor's office today that I can start my "exercise" this weekend. Hoping that I can really incorporate this into my life again. I was an avid runner when I was in my 20's and then life got so busy I let it get away from me........I enjoy exercising once I get started - it is just getting started!!

Hey i was researching my doctor and i see you have him. I had some questions for you since i'm going to be seeing him soon. :thumbup:)

email me at fireatak@optonline.net and I would be glad to answer your questions.