We started this thread Oct 2008... its been just over 5 years, and I admit it... I need some support!! anyone else still struggling?? Anyone?

Hi Bobbie, I wasn't part of the smashing pumpkins group. I belonged to another group that eventually split up. But I was banded in October.

I was banded in October of 06.The best thing I ever did for myself. I love my band and so far we are still friends. I had lost almost 200 pounds when I got hit with a series of surgeries. Had to have Fluid taken out of my band for them. Last April I was laying in bed still recouping from a surgery in January when It hit me that I had to get off of the pity train. 4 surgeries in 2 and a half years had taken a toll on me mentally. So the next morning I called my band docs office and they got me in the next day. I took y husband in with me so that he could make sure I was very honest with the doc. I poured out y story and told him I was ready to get going again and get the rest of this weight off. I had gained back about 70 pounds but have now lost 35 of that.

I'm not saying it has been easy, but it has been so worth it to go back and be honest with him. Husband and I joined a gym at the first of the year and haven't missed a day of our schedule. Today we even went out and took a walk around the neighborhood. I'm backing to wearing some of the clothes I was wearing a few years ago. So glad I made that decision to go back and get started again.

I sure hope you have the chance to go back and check in with your doc. It's never to late or not the right time to do it .

Keep me posted on how things go. Take care.

Suzanne.

Hey! I just popped in. Haven't been in here in a long time!! I also need support!

Me too, I'm slipping backward now. I'm going back to my original surgeon after losing my fill doctor in Vegas so I'm hoping he will get me back on track. Feeling depressed since I"ve gained 40 lbs back.