I am pretty new to theading, blogging, I do quilt though... (lol). I was banded in CoosBay, Oregon on December 14, 2007. I have lost 44 pounds with the surgery and 98 pounds total. I seem to have a flat spot in my weight loss. While I have learned the challenges that I face as a stress eater and controling my weight loss I am very happy with my LB and would do it again. I have so much energry now........WOW! Feels great.:wink2: