On the 6 mnth diet program........

Hi I have been on the 6 mnth diet program and been on it since Nov.15,2012 until Now I started out weighing 260 lbs and right now I weigh 248 lbs so Im proud of my self I also have been Sick.....and trying to lose weight......I am glad I stated now and not waited until the first of the yr.........anyways I need new friends anyone want to be my friend........Im also on facebook Pamela Bunch and its the same picture just mention your from here OH......I need alot of lapband buddies I like to get to know yall some chat email just whatever.......TY.......

Welcome! You have a very good start on your journey. Keep up the good work.

Come here often and read posts and then if you like what someone says and that is pretty consistent then you can ask them to be a friend. Also, consider going to the forums of similar age groups. You should be researching each of the wls options so you can be the most educated you can be ahead of time. Go to those forums, go to the failed wls forums, revision forums (Those two will be the most negative about their chosen surgery but education needs to be rounded.) Also, check out the forum for your state. Find support groups in your area and attend. I started in a group before I ever went to a seminar. You will find people there you can relate to.

I think the most important thing a pre-op can do is to learn what it takes to succeed, and what it takes to fail. This is a life long journey and you don't want to be one that never loses their weight or gains it all back. We all have that capacity and no surgery can fix that.\

Good luck,

Sue