Converting from Lap-Band 2 Bypass/Looking for a Pal near OH w/same situation

Hi! My name is Erica and I was banded in July of 03. Initially I lost nearly 100 pounds in 10 months. My band has slipped due to several bouts of stomach inflamation w/vomiting that I have had due to medication I take. I have regained 50 pounds already and currently need to lose 100. Unfortunatly, I am allergic to acid reducing medicines so instead of rebanding I am going for RNY bypass. I am scared to death, otherwise I'd of gone bypass the first time around. I am new to Ohio and don't have a support network and my surgeon will be 2 hours away, making his support group unlikely on any regular basis. I am looking for a buddy that has had recently or will have bypass very soon for sure and lives not too many states away (Kentucky?/Indiana?/Ohio?/etc.) We could work through this journey together to help each other out! I am very motivated, so I think I will do well, but am also very alone in this process. My skinny husband just doesn't get it and is not good with medical stuff ...AT ALL.

HI!! I just had my Lap RNY on 7/25. I didn't have the best recovery, but am now feeling great. Please write back to me, ask any questions u may have, and keep in touch!! Sincerely, Diane