October 16th 2007 - As I am at my desk, having my protein Advant Edge shake, I am doing well.  Have lost 20 pounds since starting the pre-op diet.  However, the last few days have remained static, but I do feel "smaller".  Today I am in a suit that I have not worn for the past year!!

Great news is that I have stopped taking my diabetes med's.  My bloodsugar levels are running between 70 and 100 and I have been exercising about every other day - doing treadmill a couple of miles and stationary bike a couple of miles, staying away from lifting.

And definitely convinced I made the right decision in having Lap-Band® done, and surprised at how many others have had it done already in the area!!