Hello Everyone,

The last group meeting was great. We had three new post op's members join us. Teresa, LSasha and Raquel thank you for coming out. As I said so many times that day, Teresa reminded me of my friend Angie. So out going and sweet as can be. I was really able to open up to you. LSasha you are a very nice person. We will need to talk more next time. Raquel we didn't really get a chance to talk much but I look forward to meeting with you again. We had not seen Billie Jean in a while and I was happy to see her walk in. I'm glad you are learning how your new banded tummy works. It helps to see others and how they are handling things after being banded. I Will join you guys soon and be able to share my story. I can't wait. To the rest of the group hugs to ya all.

I'm still working on the next location... any sugesstions? I know we want to meet in Bowie and I have a few places in mind. I want to go check on one place. I will ride out there sometime this week.

Talk with ya soon, Karen

that's so funny! I was thinking the same thing, Clint and Stacey!!! I know, as soon as I found out there was a Lane Bryant, I was excited to go check it out. I liked it, best one I've been in!

Hello, I am new to this and I would like to hear more info on support groups in my area, Baltimore.

Hi Aristocate, welcome aboard. CrystalStar created this particular group that meets monthly. We have a good time and she moves the meetings around to diffrent locations trying to accomodate everyone in the group. Your local obesity centers, and lapband surgeons normally have monthly meetings.

Ok, cool! I will keep my eyes open for up coming meetings.

Thanks for the welcome!

Hello All, Greg here. I did attend one of the meetings in Annapolis. Any chance of scheduling one closer to my area in Towson? I've been banded for close to three years, and could use some encouragement. Been stuck at the same weight for awhile! Really need to lose the last 50 pounds!!!!

Greg

banded 1/24/03

top weight of 392

current weight 240

HI Greg, I live in WhiteMarsh, so we are pretty close by. If i find something in the area I will be sure to keep you posted.

Hi Greg,

How have you been? We have missed you the last couple months. I'm sure we can come up with something to work out for everyone. Maybe we could alternate each moth between areas. Maybe Anne Arundel Mills one month and some other place down this way the next. We were talking about bowling next time...The new Dave and Busters has a bowling alley . We're open to suggestions.

Hope to see you soon

Cristina

Hi Greg, nice to meet you. I use to shop at Kenilworth mall at Ulla Popkin in Towson. Wow you have worked that heck out of your band. Do you exercise? I'm having such a hard time incorporating exercise on a regular basis. A friend did make a promise to me last night that they will encourage me to exercise and will even walk with me. Easier said then done, especially now that it is cold outside.

Stocymd- that sould like a grand idea. I will go almost anywhere as long as I have some directions and a cell phone. LOL I have not been bowling in yearsssss but I'm excited. I think I will bring my daughter to the next one. We need to incorporate some activity in our meetings.

Is anyone interested in going to a gym on Saturday morning twice a month?

Greetings & Salutations to Aristocat & TowsonGreg:banana

Hey newbies!!! Yay! The more the merrier!

Thank you for the warm welcome!

I think our next meeting is Jan 8, but no location as yet. Hope you both can come!

Hello everybody, At the last meeting I told a few I would put out the name of the Doctor in Baltimore that also does Lab Band at St.AgnesHospital, He is Andrew Averbach, M.D. There are a few that have had the surgey and put their comments on the OH Board. Can't wait to see everyone next meeting.

Hi Barbara, see next year at the next meeting. Merry Christmas

I just found out today that I have Hypothyroidism. I am really scared that I will not be able to get banded. I am researching (and thank you "L" for all your help) LBT for others with Hypothyroidism and there are people who have bands so I am trying to think positive. I just need a little encouragement not to give up on this. I am very emotional right now I was feeling so close and so happy yesterday and now I feel like my goal to be banded is unreachable. It doesn't help that its time for my cycle, that makes me emotional also.