I'm a little late, but I made it.

My name is Melissa, 27 years old, living in Atlanta Georgia. I got my lap band on February 12 2008. After years and years of yo-yo dieting, and my mom and and having horrible health problems, I decided to get a band and lose the weight.

I've only lost 23 pounds so far, but it was 4 months before I got my first fill. I just got my second fill and realized that no, I didn't stretch my stomach above the band.

Anyway, it's a pleasure to meet you all, and I can't wait to talk to you.

Melissa

Hello Melissa.

Nice to have you.

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I started off about 253, just weighed myself at work and now I'm 219. Woohoo! My goal is about 140-150.

Melissa

I started at 320 and I am 289 now, my official goal is 180. My fantasy goal is 155

Hi Melissa! Sounds like you're doing really great! Good job! I was banded 2/8/08 and slowly making my weigh down! Down 52 pounds now and 4 sizes! :wink2: Glad to have you on this forum!! Good luck and keep going the way you are! You're doing fantastic!!