Any Bandsters in Albuquerque?

Hi there, I was wondering if anyone from NM has had the lap band. I'm two weeks post op and was looking for a workout buddy on the West Side. If anyone has had the band, please let me know. Thanks ~Vicki

Hi, I had the lapband and live in Albuquerque. Are you involved in the support group?

Hi There, No I'm not involved yet, I just had my surgery on Oct. 23, and had some complications that I am trying to over come. Do you go to the support group? Is this the same support group with Richard? I've talked with him in the past, but thought I would NEVER get the surgery....(You know how insurance companies can be) So I held off until now. Who did your surgery and how far out are you? Please write back and let me know. Thanks ~Vicki

Sorry it took me so long to write back. Did I write back? Anyway, we're having the first that I know of bandster support group today at 3 pm in Rio Rancho. I plan to go and will update on this website and the ABQ site, as well as on lapbandtalk.com site. I would like to get the word out in Albuquerque because a lot of people have gone out of State to have the band and have very little aftercare and support. The ABQ group is great and I want to continue there. But I want to have discussion in addition to the unique changes the band brings us. Call me at 249.0996 for information, and we'll plan another meeting probably just before Christmas.

How are things going for you??? Did you make it through the holidays so far??? I didn't gain any weight. I'm looking forward to our WLS support groups. ABQNBB meets next Wednesday Jan 3 at 6:30 pm, and I'm hoping to see if the others would be willing to reschedule the lapband support group for Saturday Jan 13 at 3 pm. It is currently scheduled for Jan 6, but I'll be in Tuscon for the ObesityHelp Conference that weekend. I'll let you know. Happy New Year!

Hey VIcki- AS Carol posted there are several bandsters in teh area that I am aware of...some come to the ABQ meeting and some don't. Everyone is welcome. There are several wls (RNY) folks on the west side that may be looking for a work out buddy. Why not also join teh ABQNBB yahoo group and post for work out friends. I work out on the east side but I am often looking for folks to do outside things with , i.e., hiking, biking, and in the spring I want to try roller blading again down on the bosque. I love to drink coffee and chat so if you ever want to meet for coffee and a chat let me know - my email is [email protected], send me a message and I will send you my cell number. I get nervous just to put my number out on this huge site. Okay - I would love to meet you. Valerie