New to this sight...

Hi Penny Lane,

I am new to this sight, and it is so huge and overwhelming that I thought it best to narrow my grouping down. I was banded in July of 2008. I have had minimal success so far. I lost 35 pounds by Nov of 2008 and not a pound more since then. HOWEVER, I have not gained either so I shall not complain to loudly.

I am looking for a support group, perhaps even a small team or a mentor to help me stay focused and up beat when I am hardest on myself.

I live in Southern California, with my family. I am married with 3 wonderful beautiful children.

I look forward to hearing form others, and seeing what steps they have taken to find success.

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Hi I was banded july 08 also.

I have lost about 12kg and nothing else, most of that was right after the banding. I've had 5 fills and goign for another one 28th June. Hope we can be support for each other.

Hello folks. I also have been banded since July of 2008 and have lost 65 lbs in the first 6 months and struggled ever since. I have issues with continuing to eat the wrong foods but also tell my Doc that I can still eat way too much food. So peeps...don't feel alone and know that it is not easy for most of us. Some of us do better with the execise and eating only what we are supposed to eat. I truly believe that if I focus on those two things alone with portion control that I will succeed in additional loss of weight. It's a new day..... don't foget that.