Melanie

Hey Barb its Melanie, Congrats on the 54 pounds how exciting. I have not lost that much I am about 22 pounds down and have dropped two sizes. I was so excited to order my wedding dress in a size 20 not a 26. I have one size to go before it will fit right. I did get it to zip up, but it does not look that great, but still it zips. Its so good to hear your out of the womans department. I did put an XL shirt on and it almost looked really good. I can definately notice the difference. Its amazing. Take care, Melanie

I was banded on November 30th so I am actually 4 months post op. My highest weight was 255 back in October and I was trying to diet so I was down a little before the pre-op diet - I lost 12 lbs. on the pre-op diet and since the surgery I have lost 54.4 lbs. - my weight this morning was 185.8 and I am just thrilled to death that I don't have to shop in the women's department and I'm wearing pants that don't have elastic waists.

My only regret is that I waited as long as I did to get the surgery.

I was just wondering if there are any bandsters out there in Florida. I met some great people when I was in TJ, but it would be nice if there were someone around that we could occasionally get together for support and maybe socialize with someone that understands what we are dealing with. It would be very cool to be able to get together.

Hey Woman hows Florida??? I dont know why but my emails wont go back to you? Kim did send me the one you replied to. I am doing really well. I just hope everything stays the same and I keep loosing. I am a bit sore from the incision of the port and the muscle hurts, but thats about it. Keep in touch. Melanie