Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

I Want To Be A Mentor



Recommended Posts

I currently "mentor" 3 people, but I came back on here because not only do I want to spread my positive support... But I want to take people along my journey... What do you people think? I wanted to almost have a video blog and invite people to see what happens lol I lost over 100 pounds and I'm thinking of having cosmetic surgery to correct what I cannot fix with the gym. I know a lot of people in our shoes feel the same way... But I don't really know if this is a good site for it.. Should I you tube it? Anyway, I would love to support anyone in my area (long island-NY)! I'm proud to be a banded beauty.. And I'm happy to rejoin this great site!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'd love to have a mentor!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I also need a mentor im not doing good with Lab band... :(

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'd like a mentor as well. I have a fb acct for my lap band friends. I am marchbander@yahoo.com I'd b happy to add anyone who would like fb support. I was banded 3-1-12

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Omg! I want to apologize I haven't been on in ages! I'd LOVE TO BE A MENTOR STILL!

My email: esime16@yahoo.com

We all have our ups and downs... It's always great to have support and I'm willing to be there for you ;)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

OMG! I would love to have mentor, I was banded on April 3 2013, and I have lost no weight no weight since then, I currently weight 220, and my age is 45 I think maybe because I am too old maybe that's I can't lose the weight. I feel so sad, I was working as school counselor broke my leg now it's ok but gained the weight lost my job can't lose the just feel awful about everything, I am sorry I you said you are willing to mentor I didn't mean to dump my sob story on you, but if you would be my mentor I would love that now more than anything in this world now!! My email is counselor.khan@yahoo.com and my # is (619)277-6724

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

OMG! I would love to have mentor' date=' I was banded on April 3 2013, and I have lost no weight no weight since then, I currently weight 220, and my age is 45 I think maybe because I am too old maybe that's I can't lose the weight. I feel so sad, I was working as school counselor broke my leg now it's ok but gained the weight lost my job can't lose the just feel awful about everything, I am sorry I you said you are willing to mentor I didn't mean to dump my sob story on you, but if you would be my mentor I would love that now more than anything in this world now!! My email is counselor.khan@yahoo.com and my # is (619)277-6724[/quote']

I will email you!!!! We got this! ;-) no sob stories here! We are a team!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Me too :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

OMG! I would love to have mentor, I was banded on April 3 2013, and I have lost no weight no weight since then, I currently weight 220, and my age is 45 I think maybe because I am too old maybe that's I can't lose the weight. I feel so sad, I was working as school counselor broke my leg now it's ok but gained the weight lost my job can't lose the just feel awful about everything, I am sorry I you said you are willing to mentor I didn't mean to dump my sob story on you, but if you would be my mentor I would love that now more than anything in this world now!! My email is counselor.khan@yahoo.com and my # is (619)277-6724

I don't think age has anything to do with the success or failure of lapband surgery. There are a lot of older people on this board who have had great success with this tool. I'm 54 and very pleased with my loss so far; it's slower than some but at the same time I like a loser band, I'm fairly sedentary, I'm just out of menopause...all factors that contribute to a slower loss. But hey, 2 lbs/week is perfect for my lifestyle.

You are recently banded and it is normal you haven't lost yet...you are still healing. Please don't feel bad about this; it is absolutely normal. Many people actually gain a bit after surgery while waiting to find their sweet spot. Please give your band some time; follow your postop directives to the letter and you will see...this will work for you, but you need to do your part, too.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thank you so much knowing that makes

Me feel better, I kept thinking I was too old and maybe that's why I was not losing the weight but this helps a lot, thanks again.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I would love to have a mentor

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Email me esime16@gmail.com

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • BabySpoons

      Sometimes reading the posts here make me wonder if some people just weren't mentally ready for WLS and needed more time with the bariatric team psychiatrist. Complaining about the limited drink/food choices early on... blah..blah...blah. The living to eat mentality really needs to go and be replaced with eating to live. JS
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Theweightisover2024🙌💪

      Question for anyone, how did you get your mind right before surgery? Like as far as eating better foods and just doing better in general? I'm having a really hard time with this. Any help is appreciated 🙏❤️
      · 2 replies
      1. NickelChip

        I had about 6 months between deciding to do surgery and getting scheduled. I came across the book The Pound of Cure by Dr. Matthew Weiner, a bariatric surgeon in Arizona, and started to implement some of the changes he recommended (and lost 13 lbs in the process without ever feeling deprived). The book is very simple, and the focus is on whole, plant based foods, but within reason. It's not an all or nothing approach, or going vegan or something, but focuses on improvement and aiming for getting it right 80-90% of the time. His suggestions are divided into 12 sections that you can tackle over time, perhaps one per month for a year if a person is just trying to improve nutrition and build good habits. They range from things like cutting out artificial sweetener or eating more beans to eating a pound of vegetables per day. I found it really effective pre-surgery and it's an eating style I will be working to get back to as I am further out from surgery and have more capacity. Small changes you can sustain will do the most for building good habits for life.

      2. Theweightisover2024🙌💪

        That sounds awesome. I'll have to check that out thanks!

    • BeanitoDiego

      I've hit a stall 9 months out. I'm not worried, though. My fitness levels continue to improve and I have nearly accomplished my pre-surgery goal of learning to scuba dive! One dive left to complete to get my PADI card 🐠
      I was able to go for a 10K/6mile hike in the mountains two days ago just for the fun of it. In the before days, I might have attempted this, but it would have taken me 7 or 8 hours to complete and I would have been exhausted and in pain for the next two days. Taking my time with breaks for snacks and water, I was finished with my wee jaunt in only 4 hours 😎 and really got to enjoy photographing some insects, fungi, and turtles.
      Just for fun last week, I ran two 5Ks in two days, something I would have never done in the past! Next goal is a 10K before the end of this month.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Teriesa

      Hi everyone, I wrote back in May about having no strength. I still get totally exhausted just walking from room to room, it’s so bad I’m using a walker with wheels of all things. I had the gastric sleeve Jan. 24th. I’m doing exactly what the programs says, except protein shakes. I have different meats and protein bars daily, including vitamins daily. I do drink my fluids as well.  I go in for IV hydration 4 days a week and feel ok just til evening.  So far as of Jan 1st I’ve dropped 76 lbs. I just want to enjoy the weight lose. Any suggestions or has anyone else gone thru this??  Doctor says just increase calorie intake, still the same. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Stone Art By SKL

      Decorative Wall Cladding & Panels | Stone Art By SKL
      Elevate your space with Stone Art By SKL's decorative wall claddings & panels. Explore premium designs for timeless elegance.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×