When I started this process in October 2008 I weighed 313 lbs. After numerous visits to the doctor that year and a blood pressure that needed medication(just to name a few), I knew it was time for me to do something...for me. Silly as it sounds, I did not want to turn 50 at my then current weight. I felt as if it was "now or never". My mind was finally made up and I had determination to spare.

As I went about the process of meeting the criteria for approval, I couldn't rationalize WHY I let my weight get to this point. The list wasn't that long. In my case, I kept saying I was going to change and did so for a little while but soon reverted to my bad habits. We all have our reasons but the good thing is the point of taking control. Deciding to have bariatric surgery is one of the steps of taking control. I had lapband surgery on January 26th 2009. I'm now down to 248 lbs after 3 months.

I've had 2 fills. My second one didn't go so well so I had to have an unfill of that portion. I'm scheduled for another fill later this month(May). The lapband is the greatest tool. It could probably be called a "power tool". :wub:

If someone had told me than within 3-4 months I would have lost 57 lbs,:wink: I would have known they were crazy. But here I am and it's all true. Never give up. Be willing to work hard for what you want. There's hope for all of US. I've got a long way to go but I'm really happy about my progress to date.

Thats a great motivation for me. Thanks for that. Great job :wink:

CONGRATS! Best of luck to u!

Congrats!! You Go Girl!!

What was some of the things you did to assist with the 57 lbs weight loss?

Fitfalife91

You are an inspiration to me...I will be having lap band in the next month or so....scared to death to do it, more scared not to do it. I am 53, this a chance for a new life for me. Thanks!

Thx for this post. I get banded on the 6th which is Wednesday. I want to lose 40 lbs by July 4th and I initially thought that maybe this goal is too out of reach for me, but after I read your blog I see that it is possible with hard work and dedication. Congrats! and keep up the good work.