I have had my lapband for a relatively short period of time (4/18/08), but I would love to share my success with other in my area. I have lost 56 pounds so far and have just about 100 to go.

A little about me, I am a 35 woman, married (to a deployed soldier), and work from home.

Even if you don't need a mentor, I would love to meet other in my area with the Lapband. There aren't too many around me that I know of. Looking forward to hearing from someone!

I live in Shawnee - not too far from Lansing. I was banded on June 4th, 2008. I get my first fill on July 9th. Right now, I am fighting my appetite. I was doing real well until I got into about the third week. I am trying to keep it under control with all the Protein and Water. I have lost about 25 pounds. I am impatient.

I have a step son in Iraq in the Army and a cousin as well.

I am a wee bit older than you - 53.

Kerry

I live in Lee's Summit! I was banded on July 4th in Mexico. I am 44, married, have 2 kids, and my sister is getting Lt. Colonel (sp?) this year. I have 60 pounds to lose. I have lost 10 so far. I own my own business. I have been fighting with an eating disorder since my early teens was even skinny for many years and then I found the love of food.

My son is 12 and my daughter is 17. I have known my husband since he was my sister's first love. I ran into him 10 years later with my sister and she kinda set us up. I live in the downtown part of Lee's Summit which is fabulous! How far is Lansing?

I'm in the Kansas City area.

I am in Kansas too!!!

I'm looking to start a support group in this area and was wondering how many people would be interested in joining. I didn't really want anything formal, just a get together with people that have had the surgery, going to have it, or are thinking about it.

I don't know of anyone close to where I live that has had it so, I figured that there has to be more people like me that are looking for support. Right now I'm looking into places to have a meeting. If anyone is interested, feel free to send me an email with what days are good for you and we'll see if we can come to a concensus on a date and time. My email address is ALionberge@aol.com.

I think we have about enough for a party! I think we need to keep track of each other.

I had my first fill today - kind of interesting. It feels a bit tight. I am on liquids now for 24 hours. They put in 3cc which I think is quite a bit but an usual amount for the first one. I sure won't be eating much with this fill. Talk about sipping!

Kerry

I also want to have a clothing exchange at the meetings. I have a lot of clothes that I'm sure someone could get some use out of. So, if you have clothes that are too big for you, start cleaning out the closets now!