Hi all. I was banded 1/30/15 and so far have lost 20 lbs. I have 55 pounds to go.

I received a lot of judgement from friends about getting the band since my BMI was 39 and I wasn't 300 lbs so I am really looking to find some friends on here for support and encouragement. I'm in dallas and would love to meet new people with the band that need support as well.

hi @@Leoakie86 - I am in the Dallas area. Dr. Marsden was also my doc. Apparently Baylor Plano has a support group but a) Plano is too far to get to from me for non doctor office visits and I have heard it is more of a clinical setting. Not that is a bad thing, but I am like you in that I would love to meet others who share this experience. Are you looking just to meet others or are you wanting to be part of an actual support group? I just ask because I am open to both. I have a friend who is a counselor who had gastric bypass several years ago and has a heart for bariatric patients and has been willing to set up a group but so far I haven't found enough people to get a group going.

I have not told very many people at all that I had surgery so it would be nice to meet others who know exactly what this journey is like and what we experience.

Feel free to reach out anytime or PM me!

I would be open to a support group for sure. I just need a support network since none of my friends really get it ya know? I am happy with everything so far... just wish I didn't fart so much. I've been working my ass of though with exercising and eating right.

I also only have 1 cc in my band right now because I had to have an emergency unfill a couple of days after surgery due to swelling. Marsden but in 3.5 cc's in my band to start off which was apparently too much since I had hiatal hernia repair as well.

I think since my friends aren't supportive of it, it almost gives me more fuel to do better. We will see. I am actually on vacation this week since it's been interesting to not over indulge as I usually would.

I'm in Hurst-near Ft Worth...I can't get to the support groups on Tuesday nights...anyone else from my area?

I do not tell people about my band because it to me is like getting a new undergarment. If I look different eventually they may comment. If they do not notice that is okay too. My prayers were to be healthy and this was the path I was lead to. Thankful I am in my size 6 jeans after that many years this April. Success comes in different ways to different people. Just go for your goal! This little Grandma is able to hide behind the door, under the bed and between the couch and chair during "hide and seek" with the grand kids. To me... a huge accomplishment! My joy comes from the Lord and his grace!

Dr. Marsden was my surgeon as well. Feel free to message me.

Hi! I'm new to the Dallas area, Garland to be exact. I had my surgery a year ago and am down 25lbs total. Having complications with food getting stuck in esophagus and to tell the truth have not been tracking my food and following the program. Got demotivated in the winter and am looking for a support group or buddy or both to get back on track. Maybe even start up a walking group. I'm limited to what exercises I can do due to lingering physical disabilities from my bout with cancer in 2007. Anybody interested hit me up.

Hi! I'm new to the Dallas area, Garland to be exact. I had my surgery a year ago and am down 25lbs total. Having complications with food getting stuck in esophagus and to tell the truth have not been tracking my food and following the program. Got demotivated in the winter and am looking for a support group or buddy or both to get back on track. Maybe even start up a walking group. I'm limited to what exercises I can do due to lingering physical disabilities from my bout with cancer in 2007. Anybody interested hit me up.

I am also in Garland and really struggling.

My band just had her three year birthday. I had her fixed for the second time in Oct. 2014. She is restricted, but man my willpower sux. I hit that three mark, stepped on the scale 10 pounds less than the birth of my band. Up until the the secound corrective surgery I had done great with my diet. I never drank pop, I limited myself to the amount of sugar I had daily. Then suddenly I felt like a failure at this. I still fill like a failure. To the point that now I am being the failure. The band is finally working correctly and I have given up after three years of trying hard to loose it with NO progress (keep in mind during the three years I have had a total of four months being in the sweet spot due to repeated band failure). I am so grateful for the surgeon to repair the band twice at no cost to me. Now, here I am screwing up and have no willpower left. I want it, but I don't "see" it happening for me at this point.

If you search on here for D/FW support groups, there is a list floating around. There are a lot of support groups in the area all over. Good luck!