hi my name is linda. i was banded 10/26/07.immeditly lost 20lbs.and have been 215-220. i was down 2 more today.im hoping im going to be on the move down again.my next goal is 200.ill be 53 on my next bd.ive always been heavy.even as a child.my family and i moved from li ny 8/89 to everett wa .dr.macdonald @nw did my band.even though its been slow going im glag had it done.everyone have a great evening