Hi! my name is Ash and I had my surgery in Richmond, VA in January 2008. I started out doing very well, I lost about 35 pounds. I got filled once, then I moved an hour away and never got filled again (totally negligent on my part!) and now I weigh 20 pounds more than I did when I had the surgery. I feel like a failure, and I know that it is definitely possible for me to get back on track. I have an appointment with my surgeon on 9/20, and I'm know that I can get back on the wagon and get where I need to be! I need some encouragement!!!!!

Hello,

I noticed that you and I had the same surgeon-Dr. Brengman. Where do you live now? I live in Emporia, so it is an hour and a half drive for me to go to appointments too , but I have decided that I am gonna make this be a successful venture for me. You didnt go through this for nothing. Get back in there and get back on track. If you need a buddy to keep you on track, just let me know. I hope that I will continue on with doing as well as I am right now. I have been a yo yo dieter. I have lost many pounds in the past only to gain it back. Thats why i chose lap band. I know I can lose it- I just need this tool to yank me back if I start to stray. Make your mind up to get that fill as you need it and the rest should take care of itself.

I live just west of Charlottesville. I've decided that I HAVE this and I will work hard from here on out to make it work. I'd love to have a buddy to help me stay focused!!! Thanks!

Hello,

I noticed that you and I had the same surgeon-Dr. Brengman. Where do you live now? I live in Emporia, so it is an hour and a half drive for me to go to appointments too , but I have decided that I am gonna make this be a successful venture for me. You didnt go through this for nothing. Get back in there and get back on track. If you need a buddy to keep you on track, just let me know. I hope that I will continue on with doing as well as I am right now. I have been a yo yo dieter. I have lost many pounds in the past only to gain it back. Thats why i chose lap band. I know I can lose it- I just need this tool to yank me back if I start to stray. Make your mind up to get that fill as you need it and the rest should take care of itself.

Good luck to you both! if you need to vent, I am here.