Well let's see, where to begin... I think I weighed 293 when I got this whole process started in October 2005. Now I'm down to 238 and I think I've got the perfect restriction. Finally!!! I was supposed to go to get checked and maybe another fill tomorrow, but cancelled my appt because I'm feeling fine and eating just enough, but losing steadily. My doctor is Dr Jeff Baker in Fridley Minnesota. I really like him. He's kinda goofy but really knowledgable. I think I've had 4 fills and I'm at 1.4 now total. That's pretty tight but still I can eat most anything if I chew, chew, chew!!! That's my biggest problem. I forget to chew good right when I start to eat and then I'll get clogged and be miserable. I have to keep reminding myself to chew! I love this link too JJB, my husband gets tired of all the band talk I do, too. And Morisaille, I've been noticing quite a difference in clothes too. I have gone down from wearing a 22 before surgery to now an 18 is getting loose. I love that, but I hate baggy clothes so I'm always looking for cheap clothes to get me by this size. I hate to spend a bunch of money on pants knowing that they are going to be too big in a month. But it's great to be able to feel the difference. When I look in the mirror I still see the bigger me, though. But my Mom and sister came for a visit on July 5 and they said they can tell a huge difference. They haven't seen me since I got my band. That was nice too.
So what about you guys, are ya'll married, kids, how's it going for you? It's nice to have people who know what you're going through to talk to.
JJB you've lost 80lbs, that's fantastic. What's your secret? LOL
Hope to talk again soon!!!