Hello everyone my name is Misty and i was just banded on Jan 23 2009 and just joined the site today for some extra support so I am pleased to have you all as a support system for me.:bored:

Hey Misty, welcome aboard! Glad to have you here.

Misty,

I guess the best thing to tell you is that I weighed 326 on November 1st, 2008. I was banded on 11/19/08 and I now weigh 267 and I'm half way to my goal. The band is not a cure all and it does not do all of the work for you but it sure helps!

Until my second fill I really didn't have a restriction and I thought maybe my band was screwed up or something. Now, after the second fill I'm just starting to feel the restriction.

I've got rid of the weight by following the doctor's orders and did not eat like before even if the band does not restrict at first. I exercise at least an hour a day (I hate it too) but it is really paying off.

So, hang in there and keep up the "I can do it attitude".