We need a place where we can support each other through our "more than most" journey. Just as turtles don't get much out of hearing us talking about fast we're losing, maybe it would give us a nice break from "I'm getting banded because I need to lose 60 lbs".

I think we have our own unique challenges, expectations, baggage, etc. -- and we need our own little niche to support eachother. We all have a very long journey ahead of us, and need to band together.

Hi all, I'm new and my surgery is scheduled for Nov. 1. My BMI is 52, I currently weigh 317 (all-time high around 336) and I'm 5'6.

I'm so excited about getting this band because for the first time in a very long time, I finally have hope and I truly believe that I can lose this weight and more importantly keep it off for good!

Hi, Aza, and welcome aboard this amazing journey! When you need support, we're here for you, 24/7.

Hello,

I will undergo surgery on 9/28 and would like to join a support group.

Does anyone know one in the Spring/The Woodlands area?

Thanks,

Hello,

I will undergo surgery on 9/28 and would like to join a support group.

Does anyone know one in the Spring/The Woodlands area?

I have NO idea where that is. And since I don't, I'm obviously of no help. The closest support group for me is an hour away, so I don't even bother with that. This forum has become my support group. And the convenient thing is, it's as close as my computer and available 24/7.

Hello,

I will undergo surgery on 9/28 and would like to join a support group.

Does anyone know one in the Spring/The Woodlands area?

Thanks,

Check out TOPS if you can't find a lap band group.

http://www.tops.org/

Hi Guys,

i haven't posted in a while i'm on a bit of a downer, i'm now 9 weeks post op and not getting my first fill until 28th September. It's the way things work in the UK. I lost any restriction I had about 4 weeks ago and have been using willpower only since then...and what happens with willpower? It eventually fails!!

I got the band to be my willpower for me, to stop me eating when I can't do it....well, I was doing ok until I had to stop going to the gym for 2 weeks as I had Sciatica and my doc told me to rest up. I can start again now but am frightened as that is where I get weighed!! I think I may have gained...it could be all the chocolate and crisps I've been eating!!

Anyway, enough moaning i try to start each day anew but its not working, at least I only have a week until my fill and then I'l get back on track.

Well done to everyone, your doing so well and I hope to be loosing again soon..

Can anybody tell me how to put a ticker into my page?

My surgery is scheduled for 10/9. My starting weight was 270 BMI 51. I'm now 263 not sure of BMI and hoping I can lose another few lbs b4 surgery!! Very nervous about that.

Can anybody tell me how to put a ticker into my page?

Just right click on the ticker and press copy. Go to edit signiture and right click where you want it and press paste.

Congratulations Lots2Luv

How's the willpower going Indianlight?

Thank you so much, I hope it works.

My surgery is scheduled for 10/9. My starting weight was 270 BMI 51. I'm now 263 not sure of BMI and hoping I can lose another few lbs b4 surgery!! Very nervous about that.

Best of luck on your upcoming surgery. You'll do great, and you're doing something great for yourself.

Here's a handy BMI calculator: http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/

Thanks Blue I appreciate it!

I'm working on losing my 10% weight so I can get a surgery date.

I have scheduled all my many appts for clearances (Need Cardiology, Pulmonology and Psychology) except for Psych since I'm having difficulty finding a therapist which accepts CDPHP

I also have an appt with a Gastroenterologist for a consult to have a GRD whatever that test is. And my husband and I are going to go for a sleep study.

So I'm thrilled that I'm on my way.

Since 9/8 I've lost 8 pounds

jeepers, you have a lot of hoops to jump through, lilnena! Much more extensive than my surgeon's requirements, or my insurance company's. But hang tough in dealing with the system, because the band is definitely worth it.

wow julie in NYC ,, what a fantastic start,,i too have had great early success but know the high loss will slow down. On day of surgery 4th August 06, I was 251 and 7 weeks later, yesterday,, I am 216 so a 35 pound loss.

My immediate goal is to break the 200 but since I am in Australia and we are metric that means I have already broken the 100 kgs.. I was 114kgs,,,so that been a huge break for me,,,so 130 pounds would be fantastic,,, my surgeon has never discussed goals and over here we have very little support. I am hoping to get involved or start up a Perth Western Australia Support group as I find fellow WLS folks. Best wishes to all from Cass in Australia