I am interested in getting support as i go through this transformation. I am so hopeful, anxious, happy, scared and more! I am 41, from NH, married with 2 teens. thanks for looking!

I would be happy to talk to you anytime you can private message me or e-mail me at crodriguez17@comcast.net. I am 8 months out and down 55 lbs have had to problems. I am 49 with a grown son and 2 grandbabies married 29 years.

I am interested in getting support as i go through this transformation. I am so hopeful, anxious, happy, scared and more! I am 41, from NH, married with 2 teens. thanks for looking!

I'm here to help. Almost 6 years out and 250 pounds down. I live in CA, have 4 grandkids, 1 daughter and am willing to offer all the support I can. I am so passionate about iving back to the banding community that I started a blog of my journey which may be helpful for you to follow to find insights, tips, hope and general information. My friend and associate Gloria and I prepared an interview of tips we would have ;liked to have as we started the process: The 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Lap-Band® Surgery.

Here are some of the things you will discover in this interview:

1. With a band, everything we have always known about how to lose weight finally works.

2. Finding the right surgeon is even more important than I realized.

3. Don't underestimate the adjustable nature of the band.

4. You can eat a wide variety of the foods you love with a band.

5. This life-changing decision really impacts spouses, partners, and those close to you.

6. Learn from others who have bands and who have been successful.

7. If you do decide to have a band, prepare for surgery.

You can sign up for the interview at:

Sandi's Banded Living — My Lapband Weight Loss Success Story

Please email or PM any other questions you have as they come up for you and be sure to let me know if the interview was helpful.

I was just banded on 1/05/2010, I am down 35 pounds and just got my first fill. you are more that welcome to email me at cubbiekat@cox.net.