Calling all Illinois Bandsters!

I am looking for some illinois people who have had lap band to share goals and struggles with. I normally read the lap band forum but was interested in how many who are in my area. Looking forward to sharing with all of you!

I am a bandster.  I have been since 11/20/06.  I have lost 61 pounds since my first adjustment (5/07, I am needle-phobic, that is why it took so long to get my first adjustment).  My goal for this year is to lose another 75 pounds.  That will get me down to 175 pounds (well starting today it will be 77 pounds.  I gained 2 pounds this week.  Time for another adjustment). I think my biggest struggle is my eyes at times are much larger than my stomach.  It is hard to make sure I don't try and force myself to eat more.  Also I like M&M's, so those are my weakness, and occasionally let it happen, but not often.

Where do you live, Shear? I am newly banded (11/13/07) and I am located in Dundee, IL.

Hi guys! I'm in Wheeling. I was banded Dec 7 and ive lost 18 pounds thus far. I probably would have lost more but christmas was rough. To tell you the truth i dont know if i have a true weight goal I'm just working with what i have. I have my first fill appointment on the 14th and i can seriously say i could really use it at this point. I too would have to say my eyes are bigger than my stomach but at these holiday parties grazing was my downfall.Well on to a happy spring!

Hi, I was banded on 10/18/07 and have lost about 35 lbs. I also have Dr. Guske. I live about 100 miles from you, snd there are others that are closer to you. One good thing, if your eyes are to big for your appitite, your band will let you know. We all have a lot of stuggles with this, but it will get better. Lisa

Hi I was banded Oct 23 and have lost 52 lbs. I live and work in Rockford. It's good to pull the banders out on this board, because most seem to have had other surgeries. I love email, so feel free to PM me.

Connie 

Wow congrats to you birder ! Will be pm you soon!

Hi Shear, I am you neighbor.  I am in Prospect Heights.  I was banded on April 30, 2007 and have lost 67 pounds.  My biggest struggle is my boyfriend.  He went through a Baker's Square pie phase trying to sabotage me.......now he has moved on to other types of food.  I never know what's next.  I am happy with my weight loss, but it has been a struggle. 

Hi Mss ! First off congrats to you on your weight loss . I know its hard i am feeling it too. If i make wise choices and listen to ym band i do well. If i pick at things im not supposre to ...well then i pay the price...however the bad stuff goes down oh to well. We should do lunch some time..We can split an appetizer or salad at cheesecake factory! Well good luck to you and if that boyfriend keeps that up...

Thank you for the words of encouragement!  I think we should do lunch sometime.  It would be great to meet a fellow bandster that lives so close.  : )