Need Buddy/mentor!

[BandedKitten 0]

Hi. hope I'm posting this correctly in the right spot!

I'm a young 52, very short and weigh 192-197 and am having band on may 12th. I'd LOVE someone to chat with someone on the phone maybe once a week. Someone with a sense of humor, essentially upbeat and has had success with the band. I'm typically optimisitc and positive...but can be a little bit of a nervous nellie around medical stuff. I live in NYC, but you don't have to. I'd probably do better with someone around my age (45-60) who has some wisdom and virtual hugs to share.

I'm nervous about the surgery but also nervous about how to adapt to such a drastic change in food habits. I'm having trouble even imagining it!

Thanks in advance to anyone kind enough to respond to this. it's good karma to help someone out!

I'm a career coach so maybe I can help you out too.

Hugs,

Bandedkitten

[Cindy C 150]

Hey, Kitten. I'm 51 and was banded almost 3 years ago. 17 lbs to goal!! I'd be glad to help you through. I don't live in New York. I live in Detroit. Drop me an email.

Cindy

ps....I hope you're not a Yankees fan! lol

[nuumee 0]

Aloha Bandedkitten,

I am new on LapBandTalk.com, but, have had much success with the lapband since July 2009 when I had it put in me. If you would like to contact me, you can reach me at 808-443-8201, (HAWAII) my cell phone number. I would like very much to encourage you, as you take steps in preparation to a wondrous journey. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetus and high blood presure in 2002 due to my weight gain. Since I have had my lapband I have lost 98 pounds and....no longer taking any high blood pressure or diabetis medication, hooplahhh! How good is that! I understand if you are a little leary about calling me, I would be too! May 12th is coming up real soon and I too was afraid, but yet excited. It has been worth it! Call me!

Sincerely,

Nico

Hi. hope I'm posting this correctly in the right spot!

I'm a young 52, very short and weigh 192-197 and am having band on may 12th. I'd LOVE someone to chat with someone on the phone maybe once a week. Someone with a sense of humor, essentially upbeat and has had success with the band. I'm typically optimisitc and positive...but can be a little bit of a nervous nellie around medical stuff. I live in NYC, but you don't have to. I'd probably do better with someone around my age (45-60) who has some wisdom and virtual hugs to share.

I'm nervous about the surgery but also nervous about how to adapt to such a drastic change in food habits. I'm having trouble even imagining it!

Thanks in advance to anyone kind enough to respond to this. it's good karma to help someone out!

I'm a career coach so maybe I can help you out too.

Hugs,

Bandedkitten

[BandedKitten 0]

Aloha Bandedkitten,

I am new on LapBandTalk.com, but, have had much success with the lapband since July 2009 when I had it put in me. If you would like to contact me, you can reach me at 808-443-8201, (HAWAII) my cell phone number. I would like very much to encourage you, as you take steps in preparation to a wondrous journey. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetus and high blood presure in 2002 due to my weight gain. Since I have had my lapband I have lost 98 pounds and....no longer taking any high blood pressure or diabetis medication, hooplahhh! How good is that! I understand if you are a little leary about calling me, I would be too! May 12th is coming up real soon and I too was afraid, but yet excited. It has been worth it! Call me!

Sincerely,

Nico

[BandedKitten 0]

Hi Nico

thanks so much for your sweet email! I'll definitely call you. I'm having surgery on Thursday..I'm in the liquid diet phase and I'm very grouchy!

I am excited and nervous about this new journey...wondering how I'll handle the emotional aspects of not overeating..it's all interesting and scary and cool.

hugs,

bandedkitten

[BandedKitten 0]

Hey, Kitten. I'm 51 and was banded almost 3 years ago. 17 lbs to goal!! I'd be glad to help you through. I don't live in New York. I live in Detroit. Drop me an email.

Cindy

ps....I hope you're not a Yankees fan! lol

[BandedKitten 0]

Hey Cindy

Thanks so much for replying--it's amazing how nice people are on here.....I love hearing success stories like yours. I'm not a yankee fan (don't follow sports) so you're safe!

I'll report back in 2 days when it's "over"----or really just beginning, right?

hugs,

bandedkitten