Hi,

I am 27 years old and was banded about 6 months ago and as of now I have lost about 33lbs but I have lost motivation. I go to the gym twice a week and meet with my trainer but I am having trouble staying focused when it comes to what I eat. Chances are I need another fill and will meet with my surgeon this week to do that. However I need someone to talk with someone who knows what I am going through and won't judge me when I slip up. I have about 130lbs left to lose and I know it wont happen overnight but it's so frustrating when the scale doesn't move. keeping my fingers crossed I will find someone to talk to. :laugh:

Hang in there it will get better soon. I am 15 months out and down 80 lbs. I think one of the secrets of success is having a support system. My doctor had a support group but it was too far and not at a good time for me to go, so I met some people on these boards and we started our own support group. We meet once a month and talk by phone or e-mail the rest of the time.

We are all getting ready to go to a WLS Conference in Houston next week, we are all rooming together. It will be so much fun! Find you a support group in your area it will make such a difference. I would love to talk to you. I met someone on these boards before I had surgery and we e-mailed all the time. She ended up not being able to have surgery due to heart problems but we still talk all the time 15 months later. You can private message me or e-mail me at crodriguez17@comcast.net if you want to talk.

Cheri

Cheri