Looking for mentor/accountability partner

allheart · July 26, 2008

Hi everyone. Looking for a mentor/accountability partner(s) for support through my journey. I am a 47 year old Christian woman with over 100 pounds to lose. I was banded in 12/07 and have lost 16 pounds since then and about 41 including pre-op diet. Looking forward to hearing form you...

Have a blessed day.

88KEYZ · July 26, 2008

I am working on losing 100 lbs. I as of today have lost 39 total so far. I would love to be in touch with you for support as I need it too! Who did your lap band and where at? Check out my profile when you get some time.

Twilight · August 5, 2008

Heart, I don't know if you've found a buddy, but if you're in need of support, advice, or someone to work a challenge with, please let me know.

I'm also a December bandster. I'm needing some motivation myself to keep myself going for this last 20 pounds. I feel like I'm losing it. Anything I can do for you, please let me know.

Luv2scuba · August 5, 2008

Hi, I'm not yet banded. I'm going to my first information/support session tomorrow night. I could definately use the support of someone who has been thru the process. I am looking to lose over 100 lbs too.

Hope you all have a wonderful day! Blessed Be.

Pat

sallyjo · August 5, 2008

Hello To All, I have'nt posted in quite sometime but still read most of the posts. I have been banded for right at two and a half years. Have reached a weight that I am very happy with.( ten pounds from goal ) and have kept it off very easly. Yes I have had a few problems mostly from being over filled. If I can help anyone please let me know. I need to update my profile when I get time. I had my surgery when I lived in Houston. Now live in Longview, Texas and have lost 69 lbs. Good luck to all of you, the band is wonderful as long as you work with it.

Sallyjo:smile:

Luv2scuba · August 6, 2008

Hi all,

I'm going to my first informational session this evening. I'm excited to go but a bit nervous also. Because i have to drive almost 3 hours to find a surgeon, i'm going to this meeting alone.

Are there any questions that you would have wished you had asked but didn't?

Really excited to take this first step!

Pat

Twilight · August 7, 2008

Hi all,
I'm going to my first informational session this evening. I'm excited to go but a bit nervous also. Because i have to drive almost 3 hours to find a surgeon, i'm going to this meeting alone.

Are there any questions that you would have wished you had asked but didn't?

Really excited to take this first step!

Pat

Pat~~ Enjoy your meeting and learn a lot. It is a lot to absorb the first day. I would ask if they have a face to face support meeting for JUST bandsters or if it's combined with Bypassers. The first few months can be very intimidating when you go in and hear bypassers talk about 30+ lbs lost and you're supposed to be happy with 10.

I would have also have liked to meet the pa doing fills. I didn't realize that I may never see my surgeon again. The relationship with the support staff is so important. You have to be comfortable with your surgeon, but you have to love the supporters. They are so much more influential in my opinion.

Enjoy your journey.

Luv2scuba · August 8, 2008

Thanks Stephanie, those are things i will make note of.

Actually the meeting was quite disappointing. They had a guest speaker about smoking, not an issue for me, and there was very little time for questions with the surgeon or his staff that were there. I went ahead and made an appointment (11/20), as his only requirement before seeing him, is attending his pre-op support group. His office is sending some more paperwork to fill out to bring to the visit. I have an appt with my pcp and am going to do start a med. supervised diet with him even tho my insurance requires only a supervised diet and i've met that requirement with Weight watchers. but am afraid the time frames will not work out. So trying to be safe rather than sorry later.

Is there anything else i can do to prepare?