I had surgery on 19 March. I was 330 at the time (380 at my highest) and am now just over 200, for a six month loss of just under 130 and a total loss of about 180. My doctor and I have begun discussing options for the tummy tuck. Now that the summer heat is all but done with, I've reintensified my workouts. They slowed after my gall bladder removal in the beginning of summer. I bike or mountain hike just about daily now, and I've been able to completely change my eating habits (the Chinese restaurant peoiple nearby now know me as the "Egg Drop Soup Guy" and not the "Egg Foo Yung Guy.") It's amazing how easy it is to hike up a mountain with more than 100 pounds off my back. And I'm cold all the time, too. Let's just hope it's not a bad winter. Congratulations on everybody's loss. Remember, it's not the number that's important. I only weigh myself about once a month. It's all about your health and how you feel. Here's to another great six months for all of us Marchers! Chris

Google Dr. Joya His is $8,000 all inclusive. My sister-in-law and myself had my surgery with him Sept 20th 2007 and we both would do it again in a heartbeat. Great deal and same care/treatment you would receive if you have it here. Actually better care than some places here. There are places here that perform Lapband on an outpatient basis, at least in Mexico with Dr. Joya you spend the night at the hospital and they follow up with you after you go to the hotel. Dr. Joya's profile is on OH. However, most packages in the US include followup and fills (adjustments) for the first year. If you have it in Mexico you have to tack on the cost for US followup and Fills. I'm going to Fill Center USA in Atlanta. It is 5 hours from where I live (one way) but worth the drive to me. I could get a fill in Nashville but it was going to cost me almost 3 times as much. You can type in "fill center usa" in google and see how close a fill doctor is to you or call around your town and see what doctors would charge for an adjustment. I used my primary care physican for follow up post surgery.l There are many post on this web site for people who have used various docs in Mexico and did very well. Good luck!!!

U go girl I , I'm about to have the same problem with the winter gear coming from a size 22/24 now a sweet 16. Well so spend to much$$$$$@ the mall...

Hey Rita, You are doing an awsome job. We are about the same on the weight loss. You are loosing. That is all that matters. I figure I am loosing 15 lbs a month. What is wrong with that.... NOTHING!!!!.

Hey Nicole, Thanks I might not post a lot but I do think about how everybody is doing with this journey. So far it seems like everybody is doing so good with there weight loss journey. Let keep up the good work. For real we need to check in from time to time. I can't wait to hear about how everyones first year was. We need the support from each other...