MsBallard

Hello! It's great to hear how everyone is doing! I had my first fill about three weeks ago, I only had 1.5 cc's and doing great. "Jellyfishin" every now and then but try to avoid it if possible.

I am now down 40lbs (as of last friday) don't know about this week how I'll do, didn't know ice cream cake would do so well with a lapband (only one slice, but a nice slice). I think i am eating bad sometimes, but get on the scale and still losing! woohoo! As long as I can still fudge on something i really like now and then, I am happy!

Good luck to everyone, I think we are all doing amazingly well......let's keep up the good work!!!! Talk to you soon!

I think a Friday weigh in is a great idea! I am in! My surgery is Thursday the 19th, will do my first weigh in on the 4th of June! Can't wait!

Thank you all - each and everyone! Looking at pictures, you all look terrific. I'm still trying to figure out

how to upload pics. I am packing today, flight out of Wichita Ks on Wednesday morning. My sister (banded 5/2009)and I

treated ourselves to a spa day yesterday (Saturday)...she wanted Marble slab ice cream afterwards..funny things happen to banded peeps

after a two many bites! She has shared many of her experiences, I've also endured many of her experiences...

Anyway, I am thrilled to be finally be so close to my new journey in life. Will keep everyone posted! Thank you for the words of

encouragement!

Welcome, welcome, welcome, welcome!!!!!!

This site will help you through the tough times, fun times, and will encourage you to keep going...Were here for you! Congrats on your decition...yaaaa

Kim

I am scheduled for Surgery May 20...anyone else for the 20th? I am so excited, doing my pre op diet and doing very well with it!

I have 4 family members who have been banded...each and everyone of them look great. My sister is a year into the band, is now

at her goal weight and doing great.

Three cousins have had theirs for 3 years...all are healthy and doing well. I am so excited to join my "banded family"