LyssaL
In 2006 I was hospitalized for Diabetes, Hypertension, Renal Failure and double Pnuemonia for 12 days. BAM!!! I was told that if i didnt get this weight down, I could start losing limbs or my life...and that was not fair to my young children. In 2007, I weighed in at 296 and had the Lapband surgery. 
I ONLY lost 30lbs.....I did EVERYTHING that I was supposed to do... I struggled so much in which I became soooo depressed and it took a toll on me...
I kept going back-to-back to see the surgeon and he told me to keep doing what I have been doing and seek for the Reg. Dietician for assistance...I did but somehow, the meds that I was on for depression slowed down everything for me. I made several med adjustments as well and continued to exercise and eat healthy and right daily... Then in Oct. 2008, I was in a serious car accident where my car was totaled and my (r) foot was injured pretty bad. I can't walk or stand too long or the foot becomes cold and numb. Had so many MRI's and Physical Therapy that NOTHING improved...THERE GOES MY EXERCISE RIGHT OUT THE WINDOW!!!! 
Well it's 2010 and I am still back to struggling my weightloss and my foot...again. I have gained back 25lbs and I AM MISERABLE!!!! I am hoping to have the Lapband removed and get the GastricBypass instead. I am agree with my own doctor that this is BEST. I cant have foot surgery by being this heavy and that I might not properly heal correctly. Having the Gastric surgery might help me in avoiding the foot surgery. My appt w/ the surgeron in April 29th. Wish me luck!
