Anyone from Houma or Gray?? I was just banded on 9/19/07 by Dr. Richardson at Ochsner. Had my two week checkup today. Everything good so far...haven't had problems thus far. Just wondering how everyone else is adjusting to being banded. I don't have much restriction right now so I'm really having to watch how much I eat. I need to start exercising more so I joined our YMCA. The one thing I always had problems with was sticking to an exercise program. My son,he's 15, is going to come work out with me. I'm hoping he's going to keep me motivated.

Sorry so Long! Just wanted to chat with anyone!

Yes it's for everyone. It's a good thing that you visit the support group and siminar cause that way you can educate yourself before doing this..

I'm 14mths and have lost the weight loss momentum. I know what my problem is, but can't seem to get off the destructive pattern. I'm eating alot a food and drinking while I eat and not exercising. I'm thinking of having the band removed and having gastric bypass.

I would not do that if I were you. Sometimes I went a month or so without losing any weight. It gets depressing, but it does come off if you follow the guidelines. You may need another fill. When was the last time you had one? Everyone is different, however I have had 9 since my surgery. I have lost a total of 140 pounds in 18 months. It has not been easy but well worth it. Just hang in there, because you know what you are doing wrong. Just try to get back on track.

If you want to talk more we can maybe call each other. Send me an e-mail with your phone number at darla1961@comcast.net.

Good Luck:thumbup:

I need a kick in the butt to get back on track. I have about 15-20 lbs to go and just can't get it off.

Is there a support group tomorrow night? Where is it exactly? I dont want to show up at a random place on a random day because I thought I read it somewhere.

yes it is. It's on corrportate Drive at the phisician surgery building in the back at the Imaging center. It starts at 7:00, you can't miss the building. Sorry for the mispelling

Hello everyone, I haven't been on here in a long time. I have pretty much stayed the same weight since I have came on last. I'm going see the diatician tomorrow to try and start losing the rest of my 15-20lbs I wanted to lose. I just want to be a size 10...lol! I'm at 12 now but really want to be a 10! Hope everyone is doing great.:thumbup: