I had my original surgery in Feb 08...only lost 23 pounds and now have to have a port revision next week. I had a revelation last night and realized that if I want this to work, I will have to do some work. I live in a non-supportive house where everyone thinks it is a big joke to bring my favorite ice cream in and see if I will fall. I have decided to pour myself into exercise to help quit smoking and get my mind on healthier thoughts instead of ice cream. If anyone would like an online buddy to exercise with, please let me know.:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Count me in! I get banded on May 29th, so I'll only be walking for a while, but I'd love to help keep you accountable. I am on the pre-op diet right now and could stand some accountability too.

I started in the gym 4 weeks after my banding. It was so hard to get going...only lasted 5 minutes on the elliptical!! After only 3 weeks I'm up to 30 minutes on the elliptical and 30 minutes of resistance training. I only go 3-4 days a week, but I feel sooo much better!!! The days I don't go I feel so guilty and look forward to the day I go back.

I'm in for keeping each other accountable and seeing how we progress!

I would love to be an exercise buddy with you ladies!! I have a little head start because I was banded back in November and started the gym in January but I can still use a buddy!

Moon - find something you love to do at the gym and you will stick to it and see the pound roll off. I enjoy the classes that are given at my gym and get mad when I can make it.

I am slow to figure out this site so if I am slow to reply to anyone...please be patient...I love the thought of having a buddy. My best friend close to home is everything I am not. She is 6' tall with curly hair and thin as a pencil. I am undertall, overweight with hair as straight as a pencil. Thanks to everyone, maybe we can exchange emails and check in with each other daily.