Alyce B.
I was never a heavy person even after 3 children, and very healthy, however, for a number of reasons I started gaining weight about 15 years ago. After going through a unbelievable time with my husband, septic poisoning and septic shock, which too about a year for him to recover, I ended up having 5 by-passes. 4 months later I had a heart attach. I felt, as most of you have felt, that I tried every diet in the world and still could not lose weight. I have been trying to have lap band surgery for 6 years but had to wait for retirement for insurance to pay for the surgery.
I have a great husband ( of 46 years), three wonderful children, and 7 terrific grandchildren. I also have a wonderful little mother who recently turned 90! I want to be around to enjoy them all!
I currently have COPD, sleep apnea (bi-pap), heart disease, and am overweight. I had my lap band surgery on July 7, 2008 and am so happy I had it done, although getting a little scared, have not lost in a week!!!!! So far, from the time I started ( 1 week prior to surgery a liquid diet) I have lost 29 lbs. I already feel better!!
I would like to hear from other folks who had lap band surgery to exchange hints, recipes, and encouragement.
