Hi I am looking for a lap band buddy/mentor . I was banded in 2008 lost 130 and have gained back about 80 cannot get back on track . I am a school nurse, married with three children elementary school age, always busy and need some support or guidance on how to get back on track from the new york area. Thanks

Does your bariatric center have support groups? If not, post your city and state here and let people know you are interested in starting a group.

Good Luck!

I 'm in Ohio, but I'd be glad to correspond with you. We can always use support, correct? I'm a retired technical writer, but have also worked as a library director and college/high school teacher. (Sounds like I can't hold a job, huh.)I have two kids, one in Redmond, WA and one in Honolulu. I was bended several years ago and lost about 75 pounds. I gained a little back, but after re-banding I have lost the regain and now am working on becoming a scrawny old lady. Ok, a thinner one.

Hi meg!! My name is Melissa and I'm not in NY but more than happy to email, text, IM.

I was banded May 2009 and lost over 150 pounds. I was given the green light in May 2011 to try to get pregnant and I delivered a beautiful daughter in May 2012. I gained 34 pounds while pregnant but also about 30 pounds while trying to get pregnant.

It was a very hard mental struggle to watch the scale go up and since I've had my daughter the struggle to lose was a battle in itself.

I am an OB nurse in a busy clinic, married to a man who runs a billion dollar oil company who never stops and have a busy bee 14 month old.

On aug 23 I just had my port and tubing replaced due to a leak and now back on my journey to lose this 20 pounds I've gained.

You can email me at anytime at txnursemelissa@yahoo.com