Looking for a banded chick in my area to be banded buddies and motivate each other. I live in Phoenix Arizona any takers? Lol...

Hello Ladies and Gents, I live in the northwest valley. Was banded on March 2013. So happy with my band, I think I'm doing pretty good. My one year goal was to lose 100lbs by my birthday March 8^th but I guess 70lbs is not bad at all. My journey has been very satisfying I’ve had my good moment and bad moment. I’ve learned that food is not a priority for me anymore. I’ve eliminated so many foods that it’s hard to eat a restaurant. But other than that everything has been good. Except the past 2 weeks or so, I’m pretty sure I’m hitting the red zone so I need to go get some Fluid removed, just a tiny bit because I'm having trouble drinking fluids and eating more than 1/4 of a cup without bringing it back up. The band is definitely a tool and not a weight loss miracle. For all the new banded people, at first the pounds come off easy and fast but you will reach points where you won't lose not one pound. Do not get discourage just change your eating habits and start working out, even walking for an hour a day. The more you lose the more you will become active. I am looking into joining a softball team and a kickball team. I feel I can do it all and it will take time but I can be good at it as I keep losing the weight. My advice to all all…. Eat lots of Protein and drink lots of water/crystal light. Avoid coffee or teas that have caffeine, I miss my morning coffee but dehydration is not fun. NO CARBONATED DRINK, TRUST ME IS VERY PAINFUL!