Hello to one and all!

I was banded in July of 2008. I have had mild success so far. I have lost about 35 pounds. I have not lost anything since Nov. but I have not gained either so I guess I have nothing to complain about. My Dr has suggested that I join a support group and so here I am.

My partner and I had our bands placed on the same day so that we could be a support to each other,but I think we need others outside of ourselves for support.

I live in Southern California. I am married and have three wonderful smart busy children.

I look forward to hearing tips, tricks and ideas from those that have gone before and have had success.:wink2:

Hello! I was banded in July also. I have found what has helped me the most is logging everything I put into my mouth on fitday.com. It keeps me honest. I make sure my calories are between 1200-1500 each day. I don't exercise at the moment, but I do plan on it. Between having surgery in Dec. and then a wreck on V-day, exercise isn't in the picture right now.

You may want to come to the July Butterflies Master Thread and introduce yourself.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f182/july-butterflies-master-thread-68044/

I do believe I went out and joined the July 2008 thread. I have heard before about blogging all I eat on one of the web pages. I will have to give in and just go out to a sight and do it. I have been putting it off I must admit.

I am not a big on line kind of person... ah well, everything must change, even ME.:wink2:

Thank you for welcoming me.

I do believe I went out and joined the July 2008 thread. I have heard before about blogging all I eat on one of the web pages. I will have to give in and just go out to a sight and do it. I have been putting it off I must admit.

I am not a big on line kind of person... ah well, everything must change, even ME.:wink2:

Thank you for welcoming me.

I promise you it is only reason I am able to have success with this. I watch the amount of food I eat and the website lets me track the calories, Protein, carbs and fat percentages. Honestly, I don't worry about the percentages, but I do make sure I eat at least 60g of protein a day and really try to eat 80g.