So this morning I'm lying on the table getting my first fill, and watching the monitor to see how this works. And it struck me what an incredible invention this little band is!

Such a simple thing, so straightforward and elegant. It could be -- make that, it will be -- the key to a new life for me and I thanked the cosmic dice for letting it find me at the right time. Whatever problems or obstacles I encounter are small Beans compared to the bigger picture, which is a SMALLER ME, eventually.

And this little piece of silicone will help me make it happen. I'm a lucky, lucky woman. :cool:

Alexandra,

I've said more than once that I'd like to give a big smooch to the inventor of the band.

When I was first doing research, I would often tell my husband "this device almost makes too much sense." LOL

Tonia

I've said the same thing myself, many times. It's simply brilliant. I can see how a gastric band itself is a good idea but the "adjustable" part (the inner tube and the port) make it a GREAT idea.

Annette