Ok, this is my first of any kind of journal, so if your reading this, feel free to comment, point out spelling mistakes, or reduce my grade for grammar! I refuse to grow up, still trying to have fun as life goes on!!

I'm 41, was banded 7-28-04 at a weight of 268. Now down to 220. "My" goal is 200. My Dr. wants to see me at 175 .... I think that would be pushing it, but if I happen to get past 200 I"LL TAKE IT!!

Been kind of bumming the last year. My personal life sucks (not trying to bring anyone down, just jawing) and if it weren't for my new job (go Geek Squad) don't know what I'd do!

Anyway, haven't anything to really say today, but can't start the journey without opening the door and taking the first step .... no, I would not consider myself religious (might be an interesting topic for another day, though) ... L8R

Pattman,

are you a man or a woman? How many times have you wanted to ask someone that? But face to face, it really wouldn't be very nice, lol. Since you don't indicate in your profile, I was just wondering. At any rate, I just wanted to encourage you, 175 is definately do-able! Don't forget why you had this done in the first place! I have not had surgery yet and I was actually going to have bypass surgery til I found out about the band. I would rather try the band since it is less invasive seeming. Maybe you need a fill? Don't get discouraged...congrats on your new job! I love the little vw bugs ya'll drive! I just realized that no one probably knows that I am a female from my name...I'll have to check my profile...Any way, have a good day!

Pattman congrats on the weight loss who cares if you are a man or woman the real question is are you really on the geek squad? That rocks! I think that would be the bomb to have that job. Contact me any time i would love to hear what you have to say about your surgery, job or pups. later!