Good afternoon!

I just joined LapBandTalk today, although I've been banded since August 2007. Unfortunately, I have not been as successful as I had originally hoped, and I got very discouraged. To date I have lost just under 40 pounds.

One of the nurses that works with my surgeon encouraged me to join this forum for support since I find it difficult to attend the weekly support group meetings that they hold in my area.

I am hoping that by becoming a part of this community, I can remember the excitement I once felt about starting a new phase of life, and doing the right thing for my health and well-being. Once I am able to, I hope to offer encouragement (quid pro quo) to others who are in my situation.

I am a 43 year old wife and mother of an autistic 11 year old. Overweight my entire life, I weighed almost 250 pounds when I had surgery last year. The first couple of months were difficult but I managed to get down to about 209 before the weight loss stalled. Currently I weigh about 213.

I'm happy to be here - thanks in advance for your support!

It's really nice to meet you! I am getting ready to have my surgery on October 27th and like you I'm at my highest - 250. I have been overweight my whole life and I'm ready to end it. I want to start feeling "normal" (whatever that means huh). I want to be able to go to Wal Mart and pick up jeans in the teen's not 20's!

I think you will find this group - no matter what state you are in - will lift you up and encourage you. Remember you did this for yourself and no one else. You did this surgery to make yourself feel and look better ~ you will be fine! Keep you chin up and pray!!

Good luck~~~ April~~~

Nice to meet you. I'm sorry your lapband isn't working for you the way you had hoped? I am struggling now too, so if you ever need a soul to talk to, pm me.

I hope that this site helps, it helps me. It keeps me motivated and goal directed.

Glad to have you here.