almost 2 yrs...

I haven't been on this site for along time..It used to be my daily thing. I have reached my first goal of 199 lbs. over a month ago. Staying there is a problem. I've been up and down 2 to 3 lbs. but really have to say having the band has really helped me. I sometimes eat something too dense or dry and get stuck but on the whole I do know what not to have and when not to have it. I haven't had a fill in a yr. I'm doing fine the little bit thats in it. Good luck to everyone and  especially the newcomers...

Congrats on reaching your first goal.  I am at 1 year 8 months, and have had a couple overfill disasters, but overall - absolutely love my band!!!  I know I couldn't have gotten this far without it. 

I am happy that I had the surgery done, but I just wish they would have told me about the expense of having the fills. i think if I know I would have went with a different surgery. I am happy for you, keep up the great work!