need a Lap Band Buddy/Mentor

[meg1234 1]

Hi I am looking for a lap band buddy/mentor . I was banded in 2008 lost 130 and have gained back about 80 cannot get back on track . I am a school nurse, married with three children elementary school age, always busy and need some support or guidance on how to get back on track from the new york area. Thanks

[PrettyThick1 1,860]

Does your bariatric center have support groups? If not, post your city and state here and let people know you are interested in starting a group.

Good Luck!

[fredanna 17]

I 'm in Ohio, but I'd be glad to correspond with you. We can always use support, correct? I'm a retired technical writer, but have also worked as a library director and college/high school teacher. (Sounds like I can't hold a job, huh.)I have two kids, one in Redmond, WA and one in Honolulu. I was bended several years ago and lost about 75 pounds. I gained a little back, but after re-banding I have lost the regain and now am working on becoming a scrawny old lady. Ok, a thinner one.

[mnjhowell 8]

Hi meg!! My name is Melissa and I'm not in NY but more than happy to email, text, IM.

I was banded May 2009 and lost over 150 pounds. I was given the green light in May 2011 to try to get pregnant and I delivered a beautiful daughter in May 2012. I gained 34 pounds while pregnant but also about 30 pounds while trying to get pregnant.

It was a very hard mental struggle to watch the scale go up and since I've had my daughter the struggle to lose was a battle in itself.

I am an OB nurse in a busy clinic, married to a man who runs a billion dollar oil company who never stops and have a busy bee 14 month old.

On aug 23 I just had my port and tubing replaced due to a leak and now back on my journey to lose this 20 pounds I've gained.

You can email me at anytime at txnursemelissa@yahoo.com