We are 8 days into the sweetest month of the year. I thought we could start a thread for encouragement and advise.

So, I will start. I was banded on 2/3. So far no problems.

I have been reading for a couple of days and I love the fact that everyone is so supportive. My husband tries, but he just doesn't get it. :thumbdown:

So, who wants to join me on this life changing adventure.

Hi Everyone,

It's good to see more Feb Bandster. I was banded Feb 25th. So far, I have lost 52lbs, went from a tight size 20 to a comfortable 14. I know I could have lost more if I would just follow all the rules like in the beginning. So, to try and get back on track, I have started a Christmas Weight Loss Challenge. Here is a link if anyone would like to join. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f178/christmas-weightloss-challenge-105187/.

Lets try to keep in touch.

Ja9rhone - I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Seeing a councelor to deal with your grieve is a wonderful step to staying focused and on track.

Hi – I was banded on 18th Feb. Have lost about 52 pounds.

4cc in a 10cc band and have hit a plateau for the last one month.

All the best to all!!!!

I was banded Feb 4th and have lost just over 60lbs. However, I have been stuck at the same weight for the last 3 months. I know I have been cheating, I just need to sit down and figure out what I have been doing to cheat because I dont think I even realize that I am cheating:(

First: Ja9rhone I'm so very very sorry for your loss. You're in my thoughts.

I was banded Feb 10th '09 I was doing great until the end of the summer. I was down 58lbs but have been losing and gaining the same 5lbs since the end of August. It seems that I've fallen so far off the wagon I can even find the wagon to get back on anymore. I haven't been exercising and I've been doing ALOT of stress eating. For the last couple of months I've gotten back to putting myself on the back burner. Both my mom and my disabled brother have needed most of my time for one reason or another. At times I get so frustrated all I can do is cry and or eat. How can I get back on track??? I've tried doing my food log (which I did religiously in the beginning), getting to the gym and support groups have been impossible...with my, my mom's and brother doctors appointments there isn't time in the day. I want and need this to work so badly, I can see clearly in my mind the results I want/need, but it's almost as if I'm frozen. Right now I'm down 53lbs. HELP!!!:confused:

I wonder if anyone would be interested in checking in, say once a week, sort of an online buddy system to help us all, keep us motivated?

Just a thought.

I wonder if anyone would be interested in checking in, say once a week, sort of an online buddy system to help us all, keep us motivated?

Just a thought.

Hi Serenity - Great Idea, to get myself motivated I joined the forum (two weeks ago)

Christmas Weightloss Challenge - Have lost 2 pounds, the target is 10. But every little bit helps.

I'll start a thread in the February 2009 forum. I hope others will join us!