Hi! lm a newbie

Hi, yall.  my name is Ruthann, and lm a newbie at this.  I had my lap-band surgery back on the 9th of June.  l have gone from 238 to 215 lbs.  wish more weight was gone, but at least lm losing.  lm looking at losing 80-90 lbs.
 l live in Fresno, does anyone here know of a lap-band support group?
l would really like to go to one.  l do have a good support from my boyfriend, sons and friends, but would like to talk to someone who's been there.
Thanks for listening
Ruthann

We have the same date!  I'm way north but I'm happy to talk to you about my experiences.  261 to 242.  My goal weight is 155.  I had a RNY and am not losing as fast as I'd like.  I'm beefing up my walking again to 10,000 steps to increase my calorie burn off.  I've been having a bit of trouble introducing new foods and keep rolling back to liquids every few days.
---jan---

Jan,
my weight loss at the first part, right after the surgery.  once l introduced soft foods the weight loss slowed down.  l keep hearing that the key to this is walk, walk,walk.
l have been lucky that l haven't experienced the dumping syndrome yet.
can l put you down as a friend to contact?
Thank you
Ruthann

Of course, please add me to your list and I'll do the same.  We'll probably be going through similar things at the same time.
---jan---

Most of the Fresno area people are RNYers. There are a few banders and more every month. Most support groups will focus on all types of surgeries......

Watch the boards for the meet and greets in this area.

Thanks for the message.  l'll keep an eye on the board for the meet and greets. 

Hi Ruthann and welcome to the Caliboards! I am down in the desert so I cannot help you with support groups. Darlene is a support leader so watch the boards for Steves post for support meetings. You are doing fine and you know with the banders the weight loss is slower. I think you are doing fantastic and keep up the great work!

Welcome to the board. I am Looking forward to getting to know you.

JOY

Thank you, lm looking forward  to meeting new friends. dont know about some people, but l need all the help and friends l can get.  can l put you on my friends list?  thank you

Ruthann

thank you for the welcome.