My name is Jennifer and I live in Illinois. My surgery is Friday. I feel like this is my chance for new life. I'm 41 and divorced. I want to lose at least 130 pounds. I've been watching what I have been eating and have lost 8 pounds on my own but I will need guidance since this is all new to me.

Hi Jennifer

I live in Indiana.....we are neighbors. I had lapband on 3/6/14. I WILL NEVER forget that date. I have lost about 28 lbs since surgery and have a bunch more to lose. I feel the lbs are not coming off fast enough but I will take 2-3 lbs a week. This is a daily struggle and I have found that the band is only a tool to help us. I have only had one fill and wasn't much so looking forward to the next fill in May.

I will be your buddy. ..If you want. We will be about 2 months apart

Take care

KIM

Edited April 29, 201412 yr by kimmykimIN66

Hi Jennifer. I live in Illinois too, and just had my surgery Friday the 25th of April. It's been an interesting journey so far, but I am very excited! I'm also 41 years old and looking forward to starting a new life with a goal of getting 150 pounds off. My name is Dawn and I live in the north Chicago suburbs. If you ever want to chat let me know.

Hi Jennifer, It is a scary thing you are facing with eating a different diet and listening to your body. I was 45 when I had my band. It was a new procedure when I had it done. That was scary. You picked a good time to have it done. Just follow your surgeons rules. Slow down your eating and chew well. Learn to listen to your body to recognize when it is time to eat and when it is time to quit. Always try new foods in the evening. That is when your band is most open. The band is tightest in the morning. Some people can't eat until later in the morning. I wish you the best of luck in your journey. Mona

Hi Jennifer. I'm a year and a half out from surgery and would be happy to chat with you anytime. Its quite a journey and worth every step!! Best wishes to you.