Illinois pal

Hi I was banded 3/2/07. I am currently down 103 pounds. I would love a friend to share my ups and downs with. I would also like to hear all yours as well.  I find that as the weight loss slows down I need someone who understands what I have went through to help me more.

Karen

Good morning Karen - congrats on the 103 lb reduction!  Feels awesome, doesnt it?  I had RNY back in 2005 and have successfully kept off 140+ lbs! Im not going to lie tho...its a daily thing, and I definitely can eat bad if I want to...but I never want to be that unhealthy woman again so I keep with it!  Never made it to goal tho, still want to drop another 30lbs...but my body says otherwise.  haha
The reason Im answering your posting is that I was born in Chicago, and lived my childhood in Mundelein, Illinois.  Do you know where that is?  We moved out to Phoenix Az in 1973, and Ive only been back to Illinois once since then.  Im sure nothing is the same back there....
If you would like a penpal from Az I would surely like to volunteer.  Happy New Year!  Debra

Hi Karen,

I would be interested in being your penpal. I too live in Illinois was banded 5/27/08. I have lost 40 lbs so far but have since not lost much of anything. I am going to attribute the stagnate weight loss to the fact that I have not been making regular visits to the health club. I will have to get back on track with that so that I can reach my goal weight before the year rolls around.