Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.

BariatricPal

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.
  • Appearance

Join BariatricPal free

  • Ask your own questions
  • Reply and follow topics
  • Message other members
  • No cost, no spam

Need Lap Band Buddy / Mentor Looking for a Buddy!

I am looking for a Buddy/Mentor to go through this journey with me. I live in Minnesota, and where I live, the closest support group is 1 1/2 hours away. I use LapBand Talk as my support. I would really like to have a buddy on here who I can share with, laugh with and vent to. I am not necessarily looking for a buddy in Minnesota but it would be nice. I am 35, Female. I am married and have a Son who is 15, a Stepdaughter who is 15 and a Stepdaughter who is 8. My family has been wonderful support, but I want someone who knows exactly what i am going through. I was banded on February 25, 2008. I have lost 60 pounds so far, and have had 4 fills. My band is a 4cc Allergan Band. I am at 2.8cc now.

I am excited to find someone to share with me and to help each other through this.

  • Replies 4
  • Views 814
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Featured Replies

i would like to be your buddy i had my surgery on the 14th of jan. And i to have lost 60 lbs. It was 80 but i gained back 20 when i had to get an unfill. I am on the road to trying to find my sweetspot again and am tring really had to get motivated.

  • Author

AWESOME! I would love to have you for my buddy! I am down 63 pounds and trying also to find that spot. I think together we will succeed!

Hello,, I am in Minnesota too, I am just at the beginnig stage. I am going to my first orientation meeting in November 17th. I am full of questions and eager to learn, and it would be nice to have someone in the same state to compare notes with,, thanks

  • Author

I would like to help you along the way. I think we could help each other! I was banded in February and where I live, there is no support groups. I would have to travel an hour and a half for a support group. I am looking for people close, or far away so would love to chat. Thanks!

Michelle

Join the conversation

You can post as a guest; create a free account to track replies, follow topics, and be part of the largest weight loss surgery community.

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

Account

Navigation

Search

Search

Configure browser push notifications

Chrome (Android)
  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.