A Banded LOSER!!!!

gone_madx3
on 9/5/05 1:01 am - Effingham, IL

Hello everybody, I just wanted to give an update on where I stand with my new Lap Band. I am 6 weeks out tomorrow and had my first fill last Thursday, I am down 9 lbs so far! So far I am losing about 1 1/2 lbs a week and I am soooo thrilled!! I can already see a difference in my clothes. The fill was a breeze and I feel a little more restricted but can tell I will need another one or two to reach and maintain my goal weight. I am sooo thankful for this opportunity in my life and I wish every person battling obesity could have this procedure done. I have had tons of questions from the women at work and a couple are trying to get the Band as well. I wish them all the luck and gave the direction to this site as I have found soooooooo much support and love here, I can't praise it enough. Its all been a whirlwind affair and between the surgery, work, 4 kids, (5 if you count my husband) 4 dogs & siding our house, I wish there were more hours in a day! There just doesn't seem to be enough time for everything. So whether you have the band or the gastric bypass I just want to say my prayers and thoughts are with you always, its a new life we have journied upon and with all of the recent devastation in our world I am thankful to have my family, friends, my health and the most wonderful support system in the world here with all of you!! I love to see your pictures and read your stories as it makes me very proud of you although we have never met.... Thanks for being there. -Michele

Hunbun
on 9/5/05 2:34 am - Manteno, IL

Congratulations, Michele, What a great start. The next time you go to the grocery store take a look at how big a 9 pound roast is! What an ego boost that will be! Sherry