amw804

I am starting the 5 day pouch test tomorrow to get restarted. I am very excited to get started back on my journey again. Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

Do NOT feel like a failure. I was banded in 2008, lost 70 pounds, gained 30 back and have not done anything since. I recently rejoined this board for support because I am restarting. We are not the only ones. There are plenty of people that have restarted. First, call your surgeon and get back in with him/her and make sure your band is ok and then go from there! We are all here for you and cheering you on! Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

I would definitely think about switching docs. To be overfilled, then dehydrated and hospitalized is not good. When I would get fills in the past, the doc would always make sure I could swallow before leaving. Good luck to you, we are all here for each other. Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

I work at an orthopedic office at St Mary's but live in Mineral which is near Goochland, west of Richmond.

I have transferred to his new office in Short Pump. Do you like the new doc you have now? What is his name?

How many ounces do you have in the morning for a Protein shake? Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

Everyone add me!!! agw504@yahoo.com Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

I would love to join everyone on fitness pal. The more support, the better for me. My email is agw504@yahoo.com. Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

I had my lap band surgery at St Mary's also by Dr Schroder. Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

Hello Annette! So, how are you doing with your band? Do you belong to any support groups? Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

Thank you so much Amy! I really need the support to restart my journey. Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

Looking for a mentor/buddy in Richmond, VA. Banded in 2008, initially lost 70 pounds, gained 30 back after spine surgery and now need to lose at least 80 pounds. Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

I would love to join the two of you. I am in Mineral, VA. I work in Richmond. I was banded in 2008, lost 70 pounds, gained 30 back after spine surgery and need to lose about 80 pounds at least. I am working at getting back on track and making an appointment with my bariatric surgeon to get my band filled. Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

I am starting over also. Banded in 2008, lost 70 pounds and gained 30 of it back. Still need to lose about 80 pounds at least. Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk