I love my band

I am utterly and completely in love with my band. I am 17 months out and haven't lost much of anything the last 6 months but I am still in love with it. I haven't gained and eat pretty much what I want (obeying band rules of course). I just returned from a 12 day trip including a 7 day cruise in the Galapagos Islands. I ate everything I wanted including up to 3 milkshakes a day and I didn't gain an ounce. I have to say it was a very physical trip - more walking than I have done in 5 years. I had to walk the stairs between 3 floors constantly for the week. The first day out was a city tour over cobblestones and up and down stairs for almost 2 miles. I hung in there with them. We did two excursions every day while in the islands. The band and activity contributed to my not gaining I know.

Next week I go in for hernia surgery and a tummy tuck. The PS is going to do some lipo on my legs also (that is where I carry my weight). I haven't had a band adjustment since I was unfilled slightly last November. I can't wait to get an adjustment after my surgery so I can pick up and lose some more to get closer to goal.

Hang in there, the band can be your best friend.