Looking for a Buddy to keep me in line.

[Micky 0]

This is my first post ever, I've been a lurker.

I'm feeling like I haven't made the best use of my band. I was banded May 2006 and have, in general, been successful. I've lost 85 lbs. The problem is this, I'm a horrible eater. I guess in the last 2 and a half years I've figured out that ice cream never gets stuck, therefore I eat ice cream almost daily. I use the excuse that I can't eat much of anything else. That's a lie, of course. I've become lactose intolerant since banding... so the ice cream kinda comes right back out... I think thats the only reason I haven't gained the weight back. Help! I want to get back on track!!!

Currently, I weigh 193. My goal is 150. I want someone to be accountable to and vice versa. Even though I'm struggling with my eating habits or really, its a eating disorder, I think I can be supportive of other banders too. My eating is emotionally based, I need to remember that and stop reaching for the ice cream instead of dealing with my anger, fear, depression, etc.

A little about me, I'm 39... almost 40, ugh. I live in South Saint Paul, MN. I work fulltime in adult mental health. Also, I'm currently attending college to get my Master's degree in Social Work. I have 3 daughters, twins that are 18... their out living on their own and my youngest is 5, she just started Kindergarten. I'm married and we enjoy boating, camping, etc.

[sherry319 0]

Well hi im Sherry i was banded march 26th 2008 and weight lose for me is slow and steady. I average about 10 pds or so a month, it would be nice to have a buddy so we can help each other and follow each others progress. Im from Iowa and close to 40 as well i havent been coming on here too much lately, but if you want to consider me as a friend let me know i will be their for you! Good luck is your journey and if you have a yahoo account feel free 2 add me what_about_love319 hope to talk to you soon.

[Micky 0]

Hi Sherry,

Thanks for the message. Of course, I would like to have you as a buddy. How are you doing with the band? Losing 10 lbs a month seems like it is going great.

I have reached a plateau, well, I've been about the same weight for the last year. I just had a fill about a month ago but not a lot of change other then more heartburn. I think more heartburn may mean its a little tight. I have to go back in and have it checked out.

Hope to talk with you soon!