It's been a rough couple of months for me. I have decided that if I am going to take on the challenge to change my body and transform my life, that I am going to go all the way. I joined this forum to meet others like myself, gain a deeper understanding through learning, offer support to others, and to tell my own personal story to the best of my ability.

Oh, and I love to blog.

So here it goes....

I am your average 25 year old California girl (who's been living in Houston for the past 15 years). I have a wonderfully supportive and mildly insane family. I love my two fluffy dogs and my sister's kids like crazy.

All in all, I'm a well rounded individual (no pun intended) with high aspirations for her life. I survived a near-fatal accident with a drunk driver in 2002. The accident left me in a wheelchair, barely able to move around on my own. To make a long story short, I beat the odds and regained the ability to walk. After the incident, my weight got out of control.

On August 20th, 2008, I opted for weight loss surgery to regain my life. I'm ready for the challenge. I welcome the change to change my body and in turn change my life, but I need support. I desperately need to meet individuals who have gone through the same things, so I can learn about myself through others.

I had the realize band surgery on 10/8/08 and am down 14 lbs since that date but feel like I have leveled off. I haven't had a fill yet so I'm fine. My wife had the lap band surgery in july of 07 she went in at 226 and today weighs 162. She gets up every morning and works out for about 45 minutes on a tread mill or stair stepper. She looks fantastic and the complements she gets drives her more. The most expensive part of the surgery has been the new clothes she buys but it's worth every penny to see her smile again. Keep the faith, it can happen, it will happen and I wish you all the luck in the world. GOD Bless

That's awesome! I am going for my third fill next week, so let's see how it goes. Until then, know that you are not alone. The weight loss is slow, but in a year's time, I hope to be where your wife is. That's great!

Hello, welcome the band world. I was banded in Janaury of 2007. I've had my ups and downs, but all in all, I'm very happy with my band.

Hang in there you sound like a very strong person and I know you will succeed.