Colorado Anyone

[Cherlita 0]

I was banded Feb. 2009 and have only lost 40 lbs. I have been stuck at this weight for a little over a year now. I really need to find a new support group since I have moved to Loveland CO. Does anyone know of one close by? Does anyone live close by that would like a support buddy? No one I know has ever gone through this so a support system is what I'm looking for.:sad:

Hi letterfly: Congratulations on your banding.

I used to live in Loveland, but moved to Grand Lake last year.

I too have plateau'd over the years since my banding in Nov07. I've lost 106 lbs now. I was banded in Forth Collins by Dr Roller at the Northern Colorado Surgical Associates group. They have 2 support groups, and any patients are welcome. You don't need to be one of their patients. '

Support Groups info: Northern Colorado Surgical Associates

Dr Betty Vanek's support group is AWESOME!! She charges $20, but it is well worth it. Details of her group on on the link above. You meet other wgt loss surgery patients, discuss issues, and get motivated. There are patients in the group who live in Loveland. If you want some one-on-one time with Dr Betty, I highly recommend her for counselling.

Don't lose the faith in your band. Find what works for you. I've found that I just can't eat very many calories. If I eat Breakfast, I don't lose. I also plateau ALOT!!!:wink2: It's just how my body works. I used to get very frustrated with the plateaus, so when the scale doesn't show a wgt loss for a few days, then I stay away from the scale and continue to do what I know works. Pretty soon the scale catches up.

I wish you continued success. You've lost 40 lbs, which is WONDERFUL. That is 40 lbs that you will never have to lose again.

Cherlita

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