Hi guys! I just had my band put in June 1 and I'm super excited and a little scared. I live in Minnesota and had the surgery done by Dr. Sayeed Ikramuddin. He was great and the surgery went well. I am starting at a really high weight, 345 pounds, and I'm worried I will never get down to were I want to be. I know it's possible I just have to keep going. I'm wondering if anyone would be interested in being a pen pal of sorts. I could really use a buddy in all of this. Thanks!

Tanya

Hi guys! I just had my band put in June 1 and I'm super excited and a little scared. I live in Minnesota and had the surgery done by Dr. Sayeed Ikramuddin. He was great and the surgery went well. I am starting at a really high weight, 345 pounds, and I'm worried I will never get down to were I want to be. I know it's possible I just have to keep going. I'm wondering if anyone would be interested in being a pen pal of sorts. I could really use a buddy in all of this. Thanks!

Tanya

If you stick to the plan that your doctor gave to you. And understand that the band is a tool and won't do the work for you, you WILL be successful. Everyone loses at different paces so don't get discouraged if you don't lose as fast as others. I started at 304. Although not as much as you, I have lost 94 lbs so far. I am now 210. I'm not an exercise fanatic. When I have time I exercise. I do stick to the plan. And I do reward myself once and awhile. Yes I still fall into my old habits once and awhile of grazing. However I can not graze anywhere near as much as I could before. I have went from a size 26 to a 14. The surgery has definitely changed my life. The only regret that I have is that I didn't get it done sooner.

CONGRATULATIONS on your surgery. I would love to be your pen pal if you like. You can add me as a friend or email me. cc-dmtermini@comcast.net My name is Dawn.