Hi! Banded Jan. 19th, 2009 at Flower Hosp in Sylvania. Dr. Duckett and DR. Oweis performed my surgery. Both the hospital and surgeons were excellent. I couldn't recommend them more! My issue is I have been stalled since Jan. 2010 due to complications with gallbladder and subsequent removal. As there is no support groups available right now with in this area I would love someone in the area to help get me back on track. Thanks~Stacy.

Edited August 31, 201015 yr by lapinmich1968

Hi Lapinmich,

I don't know if I would be of much help, but also feel stalled as well, so at least we are in the same boat :thumbup: I am also an Ohioian and live in North Central Ohio. I had my surgery at OSU in April of this year. I have only lost twenty pounds and feel really stalled and would like to jump start my weight loss somehow. What areas have you been struggling with? I don't really go to a support group either. I have traveled to columbus from time to time to meet with a great group, but it gets hard to travel that far. I hope you are healing okay from your gallbladder issues.

Hi there. I am in NC Ohio too. I could sure use some support. Was abanded one year ago TODAY actually.

Maybe we could get togther and share some ideas...

K~

Hi Lapinmich,

I don't know if I would be of much help, but also feel stalled as well, so at least we are in the same boat :thumbup: I am also an Ohioian and live in North Central Ohio. I had my surgery at OSU in April of this year. I have only lost twenty pounds and feel really stalled and would like to jump start my weight loss somehow. What areas have you been struggling with? I don't really go to a support group either. I have traveled to columbus from time to time to meet with a great group, but it gets hard to travel that far. I hope you are healing okay from your gallbladder issues.

Hi Jenpen2...I too have not lost very much either. 37lbs and seem to fluctuate between losing and gaining the last 5lbs since Jan. 2010. I am actually at the same weight I struggle at with every diet/weight loss attempt prior to surgery. I seem to get to this weight and stall. I really struggled mid April thru mid Aug of this year due to being completely unfilled due to gallbladder surgery. I know that I have become really complacent about my band. i also know that my last fill in mid Aug did not get me to restriction. I am at 7.8ccs in a 10cc band. I definitely can eat more than I should, for example I can eat an entire grilled chicken McD's salad! I know I need to re-commit so I am going to begin by increasing my protein intake and walking 10,000 steps. These 2 things have helped in the past. What are some things you are struggling with? Have a great day!