:crying:I feel so blessed that I heard about the band and went forward with the surgery. Down 74.2 lbs with only 26 lbs to go to get to my goal weight and not quite 7 mos into the program.

I have lost over 62% of my excess body weight!

And I have managed to keep fairly toned by going to the Gym and Walking!

The Hospital Administrator called me for permission to share my photos and story in a Medical Journal that they publish in and I told her YES! I just hope that my story will inspire and help others who are struggling with weight issues in their lives!

God Bless you as you continue on this journey is my prayer!

Congratulations, I'm right behind you with 69 lbs gone in 6 months - what a miracle, right! What fun you're story will be in the medical journal. Amazing how life can change in just a few months. I'm sure your story will inspire people. I wish everyone with a weight problem could experience this and realize it really IS possible to get your life back!

wow!!! That is, simply, amazing!!! Congrats

Yay for You! Thanks for sharing!

You will have to post the article when it goes to print!!! Well Done and keep up the good work. You are truly an inspiration!!

How stinking exciting!!!! You are an inspiration to me....It proves to me that the If I truly want this for the right reasons and allow myself to succeed..that I will. Thanks!!

Great news! May you go on to inspire many many others and congratulations on your success! Keep up the good work!

Wow!! That is just awesome!!! Great about the gym n walking!! I know I need to start as soon as I can.