Just thought I would start a new thread in hopes to get people to start chatting!! So I was wondering how everyone was doing with their food, exercise, weight loss /gain, whatever else you want to share?? As for me, I'm down 46lbs as of Oct.7. I'm doing pretty good with my exercising, I walk just about every day, my food is pretty good, but I was told I wasn't getting enough calories so I have to work on eating some more. Isn't that funny! Here I have an operation to control my portions of food and I have to eat more. LOL!! Other than that I'm doing really good. So lets hear from you people!!!

Hi everyone, just found this website. This is really a neat place. I was banded 8/04. I love my band and have a new lease of Life. God is so good, he directed me to my Dr. and to the Lap Band. My mom had by pass surgery years ago and her health is totally bad now, so that surgery was out of the question.

Cindy

Dr. Grossbard, 8/04

Hi to everyone! I'm a few weeks short of 4 months with the band, and what a difference it has made! I have lost 35 lbs, and two sizes. On my signature, you can see the "stats". My 2nd fill is for tomorrow, and I hope it will be just right--not too much. Pats on the back to everyone, you're working hard and it shows! Cindy

Hi CLMINFLA,

I thought about going to Grossbard but instead went to another physician, how are you doing so far?,If you need someone to talk to please email me, I am pretty sure we live in nearby vicinitys.

I am newly banded and live in the west palm beach area and looking for a group support meeting. I will travel to ft. lauderdale if necessary. please help. thanks so much . jrborne1@mac.com

I thought I would be doing better too - 9 weeks and only 28 lbs down. It's kind of depressing since the last time I lost lots of weight I was down 30 lbs in 4 weeks and didn't have nearly as much to lose. Oh well - I keep on working. You gals (and guys) are an inspiration to me so I keep reading and looking at your before/after pictures. Too bad we don't live closer... I need a walking buddy.

hey i saw your post i am curious where you were banded and what part of Minnesota are you from. I am from Minneapolis, but have recently relocated to south georgia. I am considering having the surgery at a hospital back in minneosta.

Marcus

HI : marcus: sorry i am from massachusetts not minnesta. i was banding 12/5/ at the beth israel hospital in mass. isn't the mayo clinic in minnesota. i would start there. major hosppitals only. and check out the surgeon, all the way. i have lost 16 lbs since the surgery. amen. good luck judy