Come join us. We are bandsters without a local support group, and we're going to meet, say hi, and chat about possibly starting our own group.

We are meeting this Wednesday December 13 at 6:30 PM at Humble City Cafe near the SE corner of the intersection of 1960 and 59, on Main Street.

Let me know if you're coming and I'll make a reservation in the name of Bandsters.

There must be an art to it--the correct fill. I'm beginning to get the idea, but no one ever explained how you have to "tweak" it until you get it. I was really struggling through Christmas, but I thought it was just due to the temptations all around--now I know I was needing my first fill sooner. That is interesting about losing the fat around the stomach. I think the small successes are great! I love not being hungry ALL the time. I still have to watch it, but there is definately an improvement.

I have great news! My last fill worked! For the first time, I am not struggling. I don't have to try to eat correctly while pretending the band is working. It's working! Things have gone from impossible to possible with hard work. I'm eating the correct foods in the correct amounts, and I'm not guilty, hungry, or food seeking. No pain, just satified and full. I know there will be challenges ahead, but today I feel like I've been let out of a cage. I feel emotionally lighter. I can do it with this tool.

I suppose being a weight loss failure, I was accustomed to struggling, feeling guilty and the like and sweated it out far too long when what I needed was that sweet spot fill! Took 2.5 months, and this may just be a honeymoon, but I'm loving it!

Yahoo for you. Please keep me in the loop on how it goes. I got a fill on the 25th and I'm only back to 1.5 and I don't feel quite as restricted as the first few days--but it may be the food that I've chosen the last few days. I had stew and that may not be as good as solid protein like fish and vegetables to follow. I sure would like to be in that sweet spot too. I'm so happy for you and your news makes me very hopeful for me. Thanks for sharing. Lj

I'm so glad I found you guys! I was banded on January 17th and am thrilled to hear there are so many others in our area that are on the same journey I am on. I plan on attending the meeting of the Bandsters (woo hoo!) on Monday, February 5th. See you then.

Carol

Carol, I know the feeling! I felt so alone till I found this website! I haven't met with the group yet but am looking forward to it on Monday. Hope to meet you too.

I can't wait to meet everyone!! Are we still on for Monday @ 6:30?

Ashlee, As far as I know the meeting is on. See you there:)

I'll be there! I'll try to get one of the first tables when you walk in and I'll have a table sign that says BANDSTERS

FYI: There's also a support group downtown in the middle of each month... http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/HoustonAreaBandsters/

Greetings Ladies,

Am I the only male bandster in the Humble area? I got banded on the 25th - and I remember being one of only 3 men at the original seminar I went to. I guess us guys are a minority here...

Hi WillyC I believe there is a husband and wife team who were both banded who may be joining us. And we'll try not to gang up on you! Join us Monday!

See you tonight!

Hey! I'm over 25% of the way to my goal weight!!!!! Will wonders never cease.

Hey Betsyjane, Congrats on the 25%! And Thanks for the reminder for tonight. I plan on being there. Lj

I can't make it tonight. I'll hang around this thread and see when the next meetup will be.