New to the group!

Hello everyone! I'm new to the boards here and thought I'd drop a little intro message. I was originally banded in October of 2004, and had some good success at the begining (lost about 40 lbs in the 8 months or so), but a combination of factors, including an insurance change, a tough work schedule, and compliance issues caused me to really backslide on my weight loss.  I'm now back up to my pre-op weight, and am getting back on the wagon and taking control.  I got my first fill in over 2 years, and so far it's working well.  I'm tracking my intake to make sure I'm getting enough protein and basically just re-learning the banded lifestyle. My husband recommended I give this site a shot.  I didn't really participate in any kind of support after the first few months, which I have no doubt contributed to the little "hitch in my getalong."  I'm hoping that this forum proves to be a good network of support.  It looks great so far. I hope everyone's enjoying their Monday. Jessie

Welcome...you'll find good support here at OH.  Congrats on getting back on track...

The support here is wonderful, but you may also want to check into support groups in your area where you can meet others face to face.  Welcome aboard

Hi and welcome!  And a HUGE congratulations on getting back on track! 

Welcome....       I hope you like the board and gain somehting from it. The Milwaukee WLS surgery group has a Yahoo groups site too. There are many people on it that have had your surgeon. They meet twice a month. One is a social outing the other an informational support meeting. The meetings are the 4th Sat. of each month at Pilgrim Church in Menominee Falls just off North Ave. March 29th 9:30 am is the next one. It will be my first. Join us.  Good Luck and hope you enjoy this site. Shari Latawiec RNY 10/15/07 Dr. T. Chua