:notagree I am sleepy but I wanted to say hello to everyone who posts. I am new and would like to make some new friends that have the band and any insight and experiences they might have for me..

:confused: Christine

Hi Christine. Welcome to LBT. As you can see in my signature block, I'm in Boise, Idaho, USA and have been banded since Jan 9 this year. I've been coming to LBT since December and I dearly love it. There is so much information and encouragement here! You'll make friends in no time at all. Tell us a little bit more about you when you can. Like, where are ya from and when were you banded.. all the usual stuff. It helps people get to know you better.

Again, welcome.. and I look forward to hearing more from you.

Have a look around the different forums. There are hundreds of posts filled with any kind of information you can think of.

Welcome to the forum!

I'm Carrie, I live in the Mesquite, TX area. I've been banded since August, 2005 and lost right at 85lbs. I love my surgeon and my band. My hubby was banded this past January by the same doctor and is doing great.

My best peice of advice is to remember that you are doing this for you and your future. Being banded is very much a mental process, so don't worry if you have a bad day, things will get better. :confused:

Best of luck to ya!

hi christine i'm jenny and i was banded on the 19 july 2005 pretty slow at losinr 28lbs but i'll keep plodding along, i'm sure you will love it here i know i do take care and visit often:)

:welcome: Christine!!!

I'm Jana from East Texas, I am getting my band on Tuesday. Iam scared & excited at the same time!

I agree with Carrie, we are doing this for our future( and I am also doing it for my 2 little girls) I want to be around to see them grow up.

You will find alot of support and caring people here.:biggrin1:

Welcome Christine!

I'm PhotoNut's husband and avid supporter of all the bandsters out there. I'm not banded myself but I'm trying to take advantage of wifes (all that healthy food in the house!).

There's a whole bunch of splendid folks on here and you'll make friends in no time.

Hi, Christine~

Welcome! You'll find lots of good information and lots of great people here~

Emily