<p>Hi everyone. I was banded on March 21, 2007 by Dr. Bonomo in Chicago. I am 63 years old and on Cobra which would have run out before they would pay for surgery. I paid for it myself, $13,000.00 This was most of my retirement savings but the best money I every spent. Since I was 5' 2" and weighed 347, he made me go through a 16 week weight loss program at the hospital. I lost 27 lbs and then he agreed to do the surgery. That was 6 weeks ago and I lost another 26 lbs. I've only had one fill. I was due for another this week but I'm having a little trouble with the insision on my side. I eat 2 ounces of either ground turkey, chicken, tuna, salmon, white fish, and ham. With this I have baby food vegetables and fruit. I love baby food. I eat egg sugstitutes, turkey bacon and cream of wheat. I'm satisfied with the 6 to 7 ounces total per meal and don't miss the junk food. I have a long, long way to go, 53 down and at least another 140 to go.</p>
