melanie w
I am 33 years old and have 3 wonderful children. I have been obese for about 10 years.I have tried everything in the book to lose weight.I am so happy that lap-band surgery is an option, it seems to be the answer I have been looking for!I have spent my twenties being unhealthy and overweight.I want my thirties to be a happy and healthy time in my life. I am now a little over six months post-op and I have lost 45 pounds.I might be a little slower than some ,but I couldn't be happier and feel more blessed.I started this journey at 5ft 3in and 240 pounds my bmi was 42.5 now I am 195 and can actually bend over and tie my shoe "BEND OVER! NOT HIKE MY FOOT UP ON THE TALLEST PIECE OF FURNITURE".I never thought I would ever be able to do that again.
. I am now about 11 months post op and have lost 50 pounds.I want people to know that if it doesn't come off as fast as you want it too don't give up.I feel better than I have in years ,so that is worth everything.My inches have gone down lately and not the weight so that's good too. I am now a year out and have lost 55 pounds I feel great.I know I will be at my goal this time next year!
Well I am now 2 years out and I have lost 70 pounds.I am still losing slowly but surely. I knew when I got the lap-band it would be a journey and It has, I will just keep on until I hit my goal of 100 pounds.I would take this path again any day!I am so thankful!
I am now 4 years out and I have lost 82 pounds! This has been a journey that I would do again any day and I am still working on it .I weigh 158 and couldn't be happier.I am still not finished,but I know I will get to my goal of 100 pounds!I am a slow loser ,but if I hadn't had this surgery I would still be a fast gainer!! :)This summer was the first summer in 15 years I wore a swimsuit without a t_shirt over it!My sis couldn't believe it!Please don't give up if you lose slow like me just keep on walking and working with your band!I hope this time next year I can post and say that I weigh 140!If I can't I won't be sad ,because I have my life back! Good luck!
Today is March 31st 2011 and I weigh 153 still not quite to the 100 pds lost ,but I still plan on getting there :)
