Feeling wonderful!! Down 43lbs and Wearing size 12 Jeans!!! Finally noticing the weight loss. People are noticing.. and it makes me feel good. It's been 8 months since I stopped smoking, My cholesterol has dropped from 257 to 191!! It's now considered NORMAL! I even had a halter monitor on for 24hrs, and the results have improved since prior to surgery! This has all been worth it!! I do have some pain once in a while where the band is located. I think it's more of a spasms then anything. I also have learned that I need to eat slow.. otherwise my food will get stuck, and it's not a pretty site. One thing I would like to let you all know, I still do not get a full feeling. Never had! I've told my Doctor, and they keep filling me.. .and the easier food gets stuck. I think everyone is different. You have people that take a couple of bits and are full... then u got people like me that can eat 2 cups of food, and are fine.... I think it's depends on the person. You need to be aware of what you are putting in your mouth, and know when to back off the table. But I have to say, I don't think 43 lbs in 4.5 mo is too bad! I've learned to eat better, and make wiser choices of foods and I walk 2.5 miles a day!!!! Thats it for now... God bless!:tongue2: