Hi all,

I live in Big Spring Texas and I was curious to see if there any bandsters that live in the big spring/midland/odessa area and if there are any support groups in this area such as meetings and such. I am curious because I seem to be stuck at 185 lbs. I had my surgery in august 06 and I weighed 252 lbs. I have lost weight a lot slower than I have wanted to. I currently weigh 185 lbs and am stuck at this weight it seems. I am not sure what to do at this point. I am 35 lbs away from my goal and at this point I am afraid I am never going to make it. I still feel so fat and unsuccessful at times and I get so discouraged. My e-mail is spoiledprincess64470@yahoo.com if you want to send me an e-mail feel free.

I think your statistics are pretty great...you weighed closer to 300 than 200 two years ago...you've lost and kept off weight and are firmly in the 180's! So give yourself some credit! I don't live in Midland and environs but doesn't your surgeon have a support group?

If not, maybe using a site like "the daily plate" where you track your intake and exercise might give you a boost?

RestlessMonkey,

First of all, I love your name. I can never come up with anything unique like that. Thanks for pat on the back about my stats. I live in west texas now but had my surgery done in Richardson Texas, about 5 hrs away. Just to get a fill I have to travel there. Don't get me wrong, I am happy for my weight loss so far, my (alien baby) band and me have done good so far together. I have always had really low metabolism and have had a slower weight loss than most even with my band. I am so glad I did it though. I guess I am selfish and want more faster, typical right? I do have to learn to give myself credit for the work I have done so far. I always tend to look on the negative side of things. I personally don't think I eat enough to lose weight. I think my body might think I am starving it. I'm not sure. As far as exercise, I have to admit I don't get any at all. I need to start though. I know it would give my weight loss a boost. :cool: