I had surgery 11/29/12 and have had a rough year. I just finished reading the book by Alex and I sooooo wish I had read this BEFORE my surgery! I have been my worse obstacle...bad food choices, lack of knowledge, lack of support, lack of exercise. I have been unfilled three times this year and finally get to be filled again on the 16th. I am determined to make this work and with the help of this site and the book I know I can do it I am located in Washington State.

Hi, I can totally relate to you and am looking for a mentor as well. Not sure if you have already received a mentor but I am willing. I was banded the 14th of December and am down 24lbs. I am scheduled for my first fill on the 24th of January and to say the least, a bit nervous. I currently live in Fernley, NV (outside Reno) but am from and hoping to return to Bend, Oregon.

Good luck and you got this!

Shanna H.