I had my lap-band procedure on June 19th 2008. I was at my witts end trying to lose weight only to turn around and put it right back on again. I started my weightloss journey weighing in at 240 pounds. I feel like I need to say weighing in at a hefty 240 pounds from the red cornor is Lucy.........

This past year, 2008 was a stressfull year for me. I lost my mom January 29th 2008. She was 61 years old and I was 35 with a 3 year old and a 1 year old. It was devastating and still is. Then I looked into the lap-band procedure after talking to one of my aunts. Since I was self-pay everything started falling into place very fast...faster than I had time to adjust to it myself. Seriously, it was only a month from the time I started the process until I had the surgery. I did not have time to wrap my head around it and worried that I was not doing the right thing. But I had prayed about and everything was falling into place, so I went for it and I'm thankful that I did. Then I changed jobs. I had wanted to go back to teaching public school for sometime. So once again, I prayed about it and God sent me right were he wanted me and I am very happy. When we follow God's plan for us, life can be great.

So here I am 36 years old, coming up on the anniversary of my mom's passing with my now 4 year old and 2 year old. We made it through Christmas, yes it was tough at times. At one point I held a whole chocolate pie in my hands and thought...boy if I could eat you, you would be mine. Luckly, thanks to my band I only had one piece.

Well, I am doing well, my dad and the rest of my family is doing pretty well and life goes on. I am planning on making the best of it. I have lost nearly 40 pounds and love it. I do feel as though I need another fill. So I will check into that.

Good luck fellow bandsters.

Lucy

This sounds like a wonderful idea (the Valentine's Day challenge) however I dont know how to put join in. Not sure how to include my weight, goal, etc. Please help a "newbie" like me to join in. I am only about 8 lbs from my goal and this would really put me over the top ot at least close to it. Thank you!!!!