My History:
Started off gaining a lot of weight after married for about 7 years. My highest weight was 255 or more in the 1990's & 2000. I weighed less off & on with diet pills & various diets. I even got down to 175 in 1989-90 but didn't keep it of for long. I had fertility problems & took many different harmone drugs that , I think promoted the weight gain. But I am responsible for continued weight gain by really bad eating habits.
Turning point:
Things changed when I found OH site in 12/3/2004. I informed myself of all the different WLS's & decided to dive into the Lapband info. I went to Dr. to get evaluated & tested & psych, one year prior to my actual surgery. I decided that, if my insurance was willing to pay...that I would go for it!
They agreed to pay if I would do 1 year Supervised Dr. WL program. I did that & Boom, it was time.
My Surgery:(Lapband)
I had a good surgery experience with no complications. I chose not to tell any of my best friends or family or anyone about it. Just my hubby & me know. I did that because I always feel like I am under the microscope & judged by mostly family & others. I didnt' tell friends ...so that they would not have to be put in an awkward situation if the subject arose with them. It was a great decision on my part because I didn't lose quickly like others on the band but major difference in my shape of body...inches melting off from the exercise.
I had surgery on 2/7/2006
