Hello all, my name is Renee'. I am originally from Alabama(Roll Tide!!), but now I live in the Atlanta area. I was banded on October 28, 2008 and as of today, I have lost about 25 lbs. Right now I have been at a stand still since then. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to do that much exercising because I have plantar faciitis in my left foot. It is VERY painful and I cant walk or stand on it for a long period of time. I am scheduled to have surgery on it on the 14th of January, and after that I am looking forward to getting out there and getting more weight off in 2009. I'm new to this site and hopefully I will meet a lot of new people who have gone or is going through the same journey that I am enduring. Hope to talk to you soon!!:wink2:

Hi Renee, welcome to the forum..glad you are doing well on your loss & good luck with your next surgery..im sure once you have healed, you will be able to exercise more & watch the weight come off easier for you :wink2:

Welcome!!!

I was also banded in October.

I hope all goes well w/ your foot surgery. I've had episodes with that heel pain and have had cortisone shots in the past (ouch). I have to get my butt in gear and start exercising! I've asked my son to bring my recumbent bike from the basement...I figure if it's in front of the tv, I'll be more likely to use it.