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Hey there Maw....that sounds like a good idea. Actually, I went to the meeting Monday night at St. Mary's and enjoyed it. They had a plastic surgeon from Williamsburg there and forund what he had to say very informative. I know that I am not any where near ready to start thinking about having anything done, but nice to get some good, first hand information! I want to start going to this meeting every month, let me know if you will be going next month too. Take care.......=)

Hey there ladies!! I was banded 2-5-2009 by Dr. Schroder and I am lovin' life! I have lost 42 pounds so far and go for my first fill this Friday the 13th. I have not gone to any support groups yet, but hope to start soon. Do any of you go and if so which one(s)? I live out in Hanover County, so we are all in the same general area!!:laugh:

I was banded 2-9-2009 by Dr. Schroder. L-O-V-E my band! I chose the Realize band because of the online support website they offer, and because I liked the fell of it and the port better. So far, so good. To date I have lost 42 pounds and have not had my first fill yet, that will be this coming Friday, March 13th. Cannot wait!! =) Good luck, and by the way, I live in Hanover County!

I have truly enjoyed this essay. Thanks for taking the time to post it!

Hello to each of you! I too have decided this is the year to focus on me and what I need. I have always had "issues" with my weight, but had managed to pretty much keep it under control. Maybe not in the best of ways, but....... Anyway, since the arrival of my oldest child in 1997, my weight has spiraled out of control. I want to be around for some time to come and had to do something about it as I have had high BP for a number of years and was begining to have other weight related health problems. I was just banded here in Richmond VA on February 5th. So far I have lost a total of 38 pounds but still have a ways to go( I would like to lose another 100 pounds). I feel very fortunate that my family has been so supportive in my decisiion. I wish each of us much luck and success on this great journey that we have or are about to embark upon! Best wishes!!

I am not sure what to expect now. Not sure that I am getting all the protein that I should be getting daily. Does anyone have sugguestions? Thanks!