Hi all,

I was banded in sept 08. I have only just discovered this site. I so wish I had found it months ago and maybe then would not have felt so alone. Thats the problem with keeping it secret from friends and family. It is just so awesome to find others who are going through the same thing :welldoneclap:

Welcome to LBT. It's a great site with so much to offer. I don't think my journey would have been so smooth without all the information I've gotten off of this site. Sure has saved my surgeon and his coordinator a lot of questions. We were both banded in September of 08. Hope you are as happy with your band as I am. It can be a struggle but I'm finding it to be totally worth it. I told most people about my getting the band but there are some family members that don't know and it can be a challenge to eat meals with them. It's become quite noticeable that I don't eat much anymore and of course losing 50+ lbs gets attention. I just say I'm watching what I eat and exercising, all of which is true. Keep up the good work!:welldoneclap:

:thumbup:thanks for the support simone. Wow you have done great!