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Hi my name is Beth and I have had my lap band for several years now. I lost some weight but it slowed down and I wanted to try something else (big mistake) so I had my dr give me an unfill so I could go on my own. I lost a little but now I aam at a standstill. I am going to get another fill after a year of trying on my own. I was wondering if there was anyone else out there starting over in away and could be my support buddy. I remember before when I started this the support groups were great.

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Beth

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Beth,

I am not starting over but it seems like you really need to go way back to the beginning of why you got the band in the first place. I can only assume like everyone else that you are unable to accomplish weight loss on your own and this is the reason why you needed the bands help. I know this is why I got the band. During the time of losing my weight I was able to rethink about my food choices and how important it was to become healthy.

Anyone would be willing to help but you need to begin to help yourself. Do you have it in you do accomplish this? It must begin with you first.

Josephine

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Thank you so much for responding to my post. I totally agree with you and I have made that committment. I am getting a fill on May 7th. I hope that it will help me lose my last 50 pounds.

What support group do you think is the best one on this forum that I could join? Before, the support groups are what kept me going. Let me know if you can and thanks again for your response.

Beth

Fort Worth

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Beth,

You need to sign onto lapbandrapband.com in Yahoo (groups). My doctors office had stopped support group meetings but will begin again in May. I had Robert Snow and the original nurse that used to have them left him and now there is a new nurse that will begin them again. I don't mind letting you know when they happen as they allow everyone in the meetings.

Josephine

I am here if you need me Beth, truly I am.

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Hi my name is Beth and I have had my lap band for several years now. I lost some weight but it slowed down and I wanted to try something else (big mistake) so I had my dr give me an unfill so I could go on my own. I lost a little but now I aam at a standstill. I am going to get another fill after a year of trying on my own. I was wondering if there was anyone else out there starting over in away and could be my support buddy. I remember before when I started this the support groups were great.

Thanks

Beth

hi Beth, I am James. I have had my band for over 3 years. worked well at first till hurricane Ike. since then i keep putting weight on. i go friday to start again. good luck

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