I am in need of a band buddy I was banded on 7/25/08. i just need someone for some moral support and who has gone through or is going through the issues that come with being banded and the life style change that occurs.... I just need someone that will pick me up on my down days....thanks lacie

Hey Lacie.....

Well congrats on making the decision to gain control of you heath. I was banded 3/18/08 and have lost 40 lbs since then....with 50 more to go to hit my goal weight of 165 lbs... Hopefully your recovery has been ok...i know i was hit with some major shoulder pain post opt that lasted for nearly 2 weeks....It was awful! How are you feeling thus far...

Hi lacie I was banded on 7-28-08 start weight 286 as of today 249. This a slow journey so I have found the key is patiences. Also measure yourself I am losing inches I went from a size 20 jeans to a 16. Although I would like the scale to say lower numbers it's just not going that way what was your start weight and how much lost

Hi Lacie--I was banded on 7-17-08. I have had a lot of trouble with the stretching and pulling feeling of the muscles around my port. Also sleeping (but I think that's because I can't get comfortable. I'll keep in touch and you do the same. I live in Slidell, Louisiana and had my surgery at The Surgical Hospital here.:wink2: