i am finding this journey a lonely and emotional one. im a single mom with a less than helpful Baby daddy. i did this for myself and my son, but honestly could use a pep talk every now and then. i want to be there for other people in the long run.

I'm new to the banding...do you go get fill anymore?

I'm a guy about an hour northeast of DFW.Commerce Tx.Feel free to lean on me a bit.Ive had my 10cc realize band for about 2years.I lost a lot of weight for the first year.Then in January of 2012 I had a fill to 6.5.I was complacent up to fri October 12.Then I went in for another fill.im sitting on 7.5cc right now.I do work out and I lift heavy.So I don't know if my weight gain could be attributed to that.I feel good and my friends say I still look good or even better.So this has been my life changer and story.I think this last fill will hopefully put in my sweet spot.By no means am I an authority on this.Still practicing to get it right

Hello all.. I am in San Antonio, not super far from Houston.. I was banded 5-16-12 and have lost nearly 70 so far. More then happy to add any of you to facebook or to even text. I am also looking for other to talk to.

Congratulations on your weight loss...I wish you even more success in the future? How does it feel?

Hello all.. I am in San Antonio, not super far from Houston.. I was banded 5-16-12 and have lost nearly 70 so far. More then happy to add any of you to facebook or to even text. I am also looking for other to talk to.

Congrats! I have to admit, I am a bit jealous. I got banded 2 weeks after you and I have only lost 30 lbs. At times I feel defeated and often feel under motivated because of the lack of loss, but I do realize that we all will lose differently. I just keep telling myself that I will have that success story to tell one day. Heck, 30 lbs IS a success story so far!

Im in the Dallas area and I'm 2 years banded and im at a stand still right now not loosing weight but not gaining either what do I do HELP

I am with Kamisha on this. Have you been in to the office to get a fill? If you haven't in 6 months or so, I would say to make an appointment and have them measure what is in your band. It may be that you have had some "evaporation" (their word, not mine) and so you just need a little fill to take you back to that green zone.

I'm in Webster (right outside of South Houston) but moving to Katy area as soon as we can find a place, as my boyfriend got a job in that area and the commute is ridiculous! I'd love to meet people around here! I'm 23, have an almost 3 year old, stay at home currently, getting banded on October 12th (next Friday!). I'm on MyFitnessPal, username is FallonB!

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It's been a week!! How did surgery go? How are you feeling?

What have you been eating..I need some advice so I wont get bored with the same foods? Can we drink milk?

Yes my doctor recommends skim milk plus. And also do a Protein drink. I use Designer whey

Okay thank you.....

Hi I am in Houston too... I'm just started doing 5k's let me know if your interested in doing one looking to start a lapband team....

I'm in Houston. Actually Clear Lake area. I was banded by Dr. Reilly at True Results in June 2011.

Been struggling lately but hoping to get back into the gym now that two of my kids aren't having baseball 5 days a week.

I'm on Facebook but I don't publicly share that there, as my boss is my friend and not a lot od people at work know. Feel free to friend me but send a message saying you're on LBT. I'll be happy to share my experiences via email, text or private message.

Kristi

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no problem i don t usually discuss anything about my lapband on facebook...

Hello all! I live in Houston and I need a buddy....I am new to this I was just banded 9/10...

i am in houston too... band date 12/14/12..how do you feel?

you will be fine don t over think it. Biggest things after surgery....walk around like they tell you to...follow directions don t push yourself take your time when you eat when you eat pay attention..eat slowly one small bite at a time.

Hi, I'm in the Katy area. A friend of mine was just banded & started a group on here (Katy area banders)

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/groups/show/115-katy-area-banders/

I think she wants to do local support group meetings/ hang out & visit with other banders on this side of Houston, if anyone is interested. She just started the group a couple of days ago.