I, like many here struggled my whole life with my weight. I have lost lots of weight, many times over the years. I married at 38. I had my first child at 40 (a beautiful daughter) and weighed less at her birth than I had in 10+ years. I tried so hard to keep that off and lose more but as usual once I let off even the tiniest bit it began coming back on fast and furious. After many diets and drugs I began researching WLS because the bottom line is ...I want to be around for my daughter and... have fun with her. My body had began to limit me after the years of overwight. I have a great husband and family. They are very supportive. My husband is thin and high energy, and I want to keep up with him also--He can't have all the fun!! Roller coasters -here I come !!!! lol
I began this journey in Jan '08 by attending a few different seminars and then deciding in Feb to pursue Lapband with a local Dr.Argotte. I had a multitude of tests and was very pleased that I passed with flying colors. To me that means when I get this weight off thats holding me hostage, I will be healthy enough to do whatever I feel like . I had surgery June 4 and feel great I have lost 40+ pounds to date (July 25th) To be continued!!