I need a buddy

[tea82au 0]

Hi all

I was banded august 2014 starting weight 122kgs, now 114kg and have 6.25cc in my band.

Im feeling down coz I haven't lost a lot of weight and would like a mentor or another buddy to help each other and support, and share success stories.

I'm feeling like it's gone really slow...

Any advice???

[doihav2 0]

Having lap band surgery in Augusta Maine on December 8th 2014 and would like a buddy or mentor.

[NewLife'sGr8 241]

Banding isn't a quick fix like the other WLS's. It requires patience and commitment.

It took me 4yrs to lose ~100lbs. I'd requested a slower course of fills because I had to have many (too many) ortho surgeries from a fall ~ a week before my WLS & I wanted to be sure to have enough nutrients to heal well. Then one day, there I was, 100 lbs lighter.

I've seen bandsters on here who've lost a significant amount of weight a lot quicker. Others, like me took longer.

Everyone's different. You'll get there.

[NewLife'sGr8 241]

*Clarification:

By 'quick fix" I mean losing a lot of weight fast, early on.

No WLS is a quick fix. It's all hard work.