Greetings: Mimin, Ghost, BJean and I (Kareyquilts) are all September 2006 bandsters. We are all around 20 pounds to goal and we want to get there as close to our 2nd band anniversary as possible! Thus, the new thread. We are putting out to the universerve and you that we want to lose that last little bit that has been tripping all of us up for a while now! We would love your support, suggestions and help. I believe that all of us (not sure about BJean) have had some plastic surgery to get rid of excess skin, etc. We are of various ages and stages, but through it all we have supported one another. In fact, of all the September bandsters that started with us, in our thread, we are the last ones to keep up the chatter. I guess we will all state how we're going to try and lose the last 20 pounds. The challenge starts on July 1st. Hope you'll join us for the ride!

Hi Ladies....

I was banded on September 5, 2006. I seen your names and recall you from the beginning of my journey. Unfortunately, I was so intimidated by everyones success that I stopped coming to this site. Not that I wish anyone less that great success, I truly was happy for everyone. I just used others success to measure my failure. I am so happy to see your familiar names that I feel like this is safe territory. I guess one thing I wish everyone on this site could realize(which I didn't) this is a great way of supporting each other through the lap band process when others just may not understand. And don't measure your success by others. I have felt like this has been a lonely journey for me and I am glad that you girls are there for people who need support. Thanks

It is so hard not to judge yourself by looking at others. But, as you know everyone loses at their own pace and faces thier own unique challenges.

Looking at your signature line you have done a fantastic job. Who cares if it took you a couple years or a couple months to get their? I'm sure it was very painful not to have lost it faster but now that you are here, it is time to let go of the pain and move forward.

I'm sure you will even be an inspiration to the many others here on LBT that lament the snails pace thier journey is taking.

I myself was banded in 2005 and lost the first 75 pounds fairly rapidly then have fought tooth and nail for every remaining pound moving forward and back like I did in my old Yo-Yo dieting days. It has been so frustrating feeling like I use to have some magical ability to lose the weight and have now lost it. Maybe you can even help me find some peace with the struggles I'm now facing.

laurieg: Looks like you're doing great now. I hope you can use LBT because they're alot of great people on this site. If there's anything that I can do, let me know.