Down 25 after 4 weeks.  Weigh loss is still steady but I've increased exercise lately so I'm happy with the results so far.  Feeling good, although I've had a few times when I ate too much and was "uncomfortable".  I'll take that, but it definitely makes me want to avoid future incidents.  It's been very exciting wearing clothing that hasn't fit me in a long time or feeling more comfortable in current clothing.  I've gone through 5 of 6 belt holes since the spring, 3 in the last month, and I am looking forward to the day when I need to buy a new smaller belt.
Anybody considering this surgery- you owe it to yourself and everyone you love to do it.  I wished I had gone through with it 4 years ago when I first took a run at it, but I didn't.  I also might not have been mentally ready for it, and I was married at the time to someone who didn't support my having the surgery.  

Weight loss has slowed down.  I'm still not in my routine of exercise, and I know that's a factor.  I've had some trouble with evenings, especially when I'm alone.  I joined the YMCA so I could go there with my kids when I have them, and last night my 11 yr old and I worked out together.  It was great.
I weigh myself daily, and I know it's not recommended, but it helps to keep me very mindful of what I'm consuming.  
I've experienced a lot of inches lost, so I'm not so concerned about the scale.  I know that the body adjusts and losing inches and pounds at the same time sometimes doesn't happen.  Overall, I'm very happy with the band.  I haven't experienced any pain.  Only once (last night) have I felt too full (pizza from dinner hanging around).  My energy is good and I'm optimistic, despite troubling personal problems.  I know I"m heading in the right direction.

 2 weeks out, down 19 lbs. and feeling pretty good.  I went back into my closet and pulled out a couple of suits that I hadn't worn in a long time and they fit nicely.  So I"m suiting back up for work, which I've been back to this week.  Had some out of town appts. this week, and I was usually good for a stop at a convenience store for a slice of pizza, a muffin, donut or something else high calorie and high fat.  Didn't do that this time, although I've cut back a little on the eating plan.  I was uncomfortable with getting 3 protein shakes in and a couple of protein meals, so I've been listening to my body and waiting until I feel hungry before I eat.  This seems to work for me, and I"ve been mindful to get the protein in.  
I'm grateful that even though I'm going through some really trying personal problems, that I don't have the option of medicating myself with food anymore.  I'm very mindful of how uncomfortable it would feel to do that, and that seems to be enough.  It's forcing me to seek comfort in other ways, which in my case is going to the Lord.

 One week post op and I'm feeling fine.  I have been slowly but surely getting stronger and getting into the protein shake/ snack groove.  There has been no pain from the surgery itself.  I would say the biggest change is that I'm apprehensive to consume anything.  I've been mindful of taking things slow with the meals.  I've been walking just about every day, but I've also been mindful of listening to my body and resting when I need to.  I'm fortunate that I work from home, so I've been doing a few hours every day, but tomorrow I've scheduled a business meeting to coincide with my trip to Rochester, so we'll see how that goes.  
So far down 14 lbs.   Today was first day scale didn't go down, but I'm not concerned.  After supplying my body with 1000's of calories a day over the last umpteen years, I'm not surprised it's saying "Whoa" with only 800-1000 a day.  I committed to daily exercise 4 months ago, and I know it's the reason I recovered so quickly in the hospital, and why my energy and most importantly- OUTLOOK- are positive.  I do rely on a secret weapon though, and His name is Jesus.  I have a sign over my desk that says "God is strong where I am weak".  I know I still have a lot of challenges, but I'm not afraid and I'm not alone, even though I'm separated and living apart from my children.  
Enough for today, gotta take advantage of another beautiful CNY fall day.

 Well, I'm home and things went well in the surgery.  Yesterday was kind of tough, but I walked several times, and forced myself to do the deep breathing exercises, and I was feeling pretty good this morning after a surprisingly decent night's sleep.
I was driven back home today from Rochester and I'm taking it easy right now.  I tried to cut back on the Vicoden, but I woke up from a nap and felt nauseous and a little pained, so I think I'm going to go back to full dosage since I can.  I've got my sons this weekend, so I want to be as alert as possible.  My sister is coming up to help me out on Saturday and Sunday.
I'm forcing myself also to stay on schedule with the eating.  I'm not hungry nor do I feel like eating, but I think I should try to get all the nutrition I'm supposed to get.
Ta ta for now.