Need Lap Band Buddy / Mentor Help! Toledo, OH/SE Mich area

[lapinmich1968 0]

Hi! Banded Jan. 19th, 2009 at Flower Hosp in Sylvania. Dr. Duckett and DR. Oweis performed my surgery. Both the hospital and surgeons were excellent. I couldn't recommend them more! My issue is I have been stalled since Jan. 2010 due to complications with gallbladder and subsequent removal. As there is no support groups available right now with in this area I would love someone in the area to help get me back on track. Thanks~Stacy.

Edited August 31, 2010 by lapinmich1968

[jenpen2 0]

Hi Lapinmich,

I don't know if I would be of much help, but also feel stalled as well, so at least we are in the same boat :thumbup: I am also an Ohioian and live in North Central Ohio. I had my surgery at OSU in April of this year. I have only lost twenty pounds and feel really stalled and would like to jump start my weight loss somehow. What areas have you been struggling with? I don't really go to a support group either. I have traveled to columbus from time to time to meet with a great group, but it gets hard to travel that far. I hope you are healing okay from your gallbladder issues.

[kimberlyann2009 0]

Hi there. I am in NC Ohio too. I could sure use some support. Was abanded one year ago TODAY actually.

Maybe we could get togther and share some ideas...

K~

Hi Lapinmich,

I don't know if I would be of much help, but also feel stalled as well, so at least we are in the same boat :thumbup: I am also an Ohioian and live in North Central Ohio. I had my surgery at OSU in April of this year. I have only lost twenty pounds and feel really stalled and would like to jump start my weight loss somehow. What areas have you been struggling with? I don't really go to a support group either. I have traveled to columbus from time to time to meet with a great group, but it gets hard to travel that far. I hope you are healing okay from your gallbladder issues.

[lapinmich1968 0]

Hi Jenpen2...I too have not lost very much either. 37lbs and seem to fluctuate between losing and gaining the last 5lbs since Jan. 2010. I am actually at the same weight I struggle at with every diet/weight loss attempt prior to surgery. I seem to get to this weight and stall. I really struggled mid April thru mid Aug of this year due to being completely unfilled due to gallbladder surgery. I know that I have become really complacent about my band. i also know that my last fill in mid Aug did not get me to restriction. I am at 7.8ccs in a 10cc band. I definitely can eat more than I should, for example I can eat an entire grilled chicken McD's salad! I know I need to re-commit so I am going to begin by increasing my Protein intake and walking 10,000 steps. These 2 things have helped in the past. What are some things you are struggling with? Have a great day!