Hello Everyone,

I have really been struggling lately and need some support. I was banded several years ago and was initially successful, but have been doing some backsliding over the past year or two. I am really motivated to get back onto a 1000 calorie diet, but it's so hard to stick with it. My weight is such a daily struggle, and it would be really helpful if someone would be interested in some form of daily communication. It wouldn't need to be time consuming, but just a quick check-in to confirm that I am following my plan for the day, like they do at OA, if anyone is familiar. I would be willing to have my buddy be at any point in his or her journey. I am 26 yo and live in southern CA, so it would be great if someone is close to my age and location, but you don't have to be. If you are interested, please reply to this message, and I will send you a message. Thank you so much for your support.

I would be Okay with that! I know reassuring and accountability are really helpful in accomplishing goals. I am new to the band. My email is melipierce@gmail.com... shoot me an email with your Number and we can text back and forth!

where are you at in so cal? I live in Buena Park.

Join myfitnesspal.com and be my friend "2012ALM", all of my friends are banded people from here (LBT). Supportive group.

where are you at in so cal? I live in Buena Park.

Actually I am in Austin Texas

I'm 24, and in Socal too.. you can email me anytime, it goes straight to my blackberry. lesleymilot@gmail.com

Wow, thank you so much for responding so fast! This site is so supportive.

I will be emailing you guys soon.

Holly Dolly - I live in Pomona.

I meet some lapband buddies at Panera in Brea right off the 57 and Imperial Hwy on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6pm....you are more than welcome to join us next week!

I would love to join you guys, if you're sure the other people in your group won't mind. I usually am not free at that time, but happen to have a short day this Tuesday (2/12), so it would be perfect! It would be great to meet up with some supportive people to help me get re-started on my journey. Is this the Panera you guys go to?

423 South Associated Road

Brea, CA 92821

Phone: (714) 706-5200

it is and they wont mind! Looking fwd to meeting you! My name is Holly! email me at holbraden@yahoo.com and I'll introduce you in the reminder email I have yet to send out.

Thanks so much! I sent you a pm. I am looking forward to it!

I live in ontario, ca banded feb 12,2013 need a buddy or support group. Thanks.

my email is ritascot@twcny.rr.com I'm 42 but would be interested in checking in daily with people. I do use this site often, but would love the extra support. I too have been struggling. I've been bouncing up and down with the same 4 pounds for 2 months now. I've been banded since 12/30/11 and as of today am down 65.

I just wanted to leave an update that I found a good texting buddy, TattooBeauty. I don't text a lot, so I can't have multiple people that I text in the same day, but I would highly recommend other people in this thread pairing up to text or email every day. What we do is text our daily calorie counts every day and our weights every week. It sounds like just logging your calories on an online site, but I find it to be more helpful than that because it really forces you to be accountable if you know that someone else will be reading it. Even with the help of the band, we all will have to make a daily effort to manage weight and it is all too easy to slip back into old habits, especially after the honeymoon period is over and the stress of school/work/life hits. If anyone on this thread can't find a buddy, I would recommend replying to this thread every day. Just write an update every day with your calorie count. I will be checking in here from time to time (and I would guess that some other people might be doing the same). Good luck.

5 days post-op had 40grams of Isopure liquid protein 20oz also 25grams of chocolate shake approximately 20oz. And 20oz of water with a little crystal light and 15oz of oatmeal straid w/soy milk. Today food journal Sunday Feb 17,2013...had 2 bowel movements walked around. So fellow Bandsters what's your intake?.