I am in desperate need of an experienced lap band mentor. I was banded in 2007. I lost a little bit of weight at the beginning. I am not even sure how I did it. I had absolutely NO nutrition education from my surgeon, so it's like I am totally new to this. I don't even know if it will still work for me, really, since it has been so long now. I think in the beginning, I wasn't really ready for a change, so I didn't do all the things I need to to lose weight. But now, I am wanting to pick it back up and make this thing work for me, if it still can. Please help. I need an experienced person to sort of guide me through this. Thank you so much in advance.

I am in desperate need of an experienced LAP-BAND® mentor. I was banded in 2007. I lost a little bit of weight at the beginning. I am not even sure how I did it. I had absolutely NO nutrition education from my surgeon, so it's like I am totally new to this. I don't even know if it will still work for me, really, since it has been so long now. I think in the beginning, I wasn't really ready for a change, so I didn't do all the things I need to to lose weight. But now, I am wanting to pick it back up and make this thing work for me, if it still can. Please help. I need an experienced person to sort of guide me through this. Thank you so much in advance.

I'd love to help but I need a little information. When was the last time you saw your doctor? Do you have restriction? Are you drinking with your meals? (this defeats any restriction the band offers). Is there a support group anywhere close to you? I really think you may be able to get some good information from my blog- log on to Sandi's Banded Living — My Lapband Weight Loss Success Story

and poke around- be sure to download the 7 things I wish I knew before having lapband surgery- there's good information in there for you and read my post on getting back on track after the holidays. I will be happy to help you leafrn "the rules of the band", but you probably will need to go see your doctror too. is that possible? You can email me or pm me or reach me on this forum. I'm here to help!