lt me start by saying hi to the july bandsters. i was banded in dallas by dr nicholson on july 2. i lost 18 pre and 13 post as of july 16. my wife convinced me to join this site because she is supportive but can't give me any advice. as for healing i was back at work on tuesday (7/2 was thurs). i work construction so i was supposed to be light duty. i've healed up good, so physically i'm doing good. i too went to the movies and was little discouraged but i sipped on a minute maid light lemonade while the kids crunched on popcorn and nachos. hunger hasn't been an issue because i'm so determined. but my mood swings wide. some days i wake up huntin a fight. other days i'm normal. i get frustrated easy lately. i've gone down two pants sizes since i've began but i don't have a place to weigh regular. my first fill is in two weeks. my goal is 250 by jan 1, 11. i started at 392. that bout it from me. thank you for reading an though i dont usually respond to general comments i do appreciate all the advice i read as i skim the topics.