Need Lap Band Buddy / Mentor Looking for a Buddy!

vikequeen1 · October 30, 2008

I am looking for a Buddy/Mentor to go through this journey with me. I live in Minnesota, and where I live, the closest support group is 1 1/2 hours away. I use LapBand Talk as my support. I would really like to have a buddy on here who I can share with, laugh with and vent to. I am not necessarily looking for a buddy in Minnesota but it would be nice. I am 35, Female. I am married and have a Son who is 15, a Stepdaughter who is 15 and a Stepdaughter who is 8. My family has been wonderful support, but I want someone who knows exactly what i am going through. I was banded on February 25, 2008. I have lost 60 pounds so far, and have had 4 fills. My band is a 4cc Allergan Band. I am at 2.8cc now.

I am excited to find someone to share with me and to help each other through this.

gilliebean · November 6, 2008

i would like to be your buddy i had my surgery on the 14th of jan. And i to have lost 60 lbs. It was 80 but i gained back 20 when i had to get an unfill. I am on the road to trying to find my sweetspot again and am tring really had to get motivated.

vikequeen1 · November 7, 2008

AWESOME! I would love to have you for my buddy! I am down 63 pounds and trying also to find that spot. I think together we will succeed!

m51 · November 8, 2008

Hello,, I am in Minnesota too, I am just at the beginnig stage. I am going to my first orientation meeting in November 17th. I am full of questions and eager to learn, and it would be nice to have someone in the same state to compare notes with,, thanks

vikequeen1 · November 8, 2008

I would like to help you along the way. I think we could help each other! I was banded in February and where I live, there is no support groups. I would have to travel an hour and a half for a support group. I am looking for people close, or far away so would love to chat. Thanks!

Michelle