I had my lapband surgery two years ago this month. I am looking for a friend to go through all of the successes and struggles found on this journey. A buddy to celebrate the losses and maintenance, and boost each other up through the tough times. Let me know if you're interested.....

Hi,

I am looing for a buddy too. I too am 2 years out. I live in Port St. Lucie, about 45 min. north of Palm Beach. I am not sure how far north you are. I go to Flager Beach, about 20 min. north of Daytona every couple months so see my parents. Maybe we can work something out. PM me if you want. Thanks.

Hi - I had my lapband surgery in May 2010 and live in Deltona, FL not too far from Daytona Beach - about half an hour. My husband had his done the week after mine. It would be great to have some buddies close by for support.

That's great! I'm in Palm Coast. What kind of maintenance plan are you both on? I'm kind of struggling right now, but I go in for my two year surgiversary next Friday and I think I'm due for a fill. I am making a batch of cabbage Soup tomorrow to try to get me back on track. I'll have that and then my Protein shakes, go liquid for a week or so to shrink my pouch back down.

Let me know about your plan! Any suggestions?

Hi Ladies,

I don't meet the requirements, I live in Central Florida, but wanted to say, "Hi" anyway. I just had my 2 year bandiversary in Oct. I, too, struggle with my band and maintenance. I just had a revision after slippage, and now have 3 1/2 cc in my port. I feel I, also, need a fill. I go next week. So, Hello and good luck to you all! Karen

I'm am still losing weight and haven't made it to goal yet. I have really been trying to track my calories and water intake along with exercise and have started doing that on myfitnesspal. I've been trying to "listen" to my pouch so to speack. I work with a lady who lives in Palm Coast so your not that far away from me And to kll724 - maybe sometime we could all get together and meet halfway if the travel distance is an obstacle.

That is a good idea, we will have to work on it!

Karen, is it as obvious as they say when your band slipped? I am so worried because I've binged and gotten sick so many times. But I have no heartburn, and I thought that was one of the main symptoms.

Koliver, that's great that you have your husband going through this with you. That has to have an advantage because at least you're both working on the same eating plan and goal.

Does anyone have any special plans for Christmas? Are you making any bariatric friendly recipes? I still haven't decided what I'm going to make, but I want it to be healthy for my whole family (all 3 of us) to enjoy.

I live in Jacksonville. I don't think you mentioned where you are from.

I'm in Palm Coast. And it's just plain ugly outside today. Cold and rainy... I can't wait for that warm Florida sunshine to come back!

Hello my nae is Theresa I had my surgery in Jan 2009. I just moved to Palm Coast from NJ July of last year.

Hi Theresa,welcome to our Florida group. I live in cnetral Florida, but there are ladies on here that live up your way. Saw your profile picture, you look great! Karen