I had lapband surgery two years ago. I have lost 114 pounds. I have between 15 to 20 pounds left. It would of been off by now, but I reached a size 8 pants and was just comfortable. My surgeron is encouraging me to see the big picture and hit the numbers on the scales. I know, you are thinking a size 8 pants... are your trying to be anoerxic??? No I'm not. I weigh as of 0700 today 168 lbs. Shocking huh? But that is the truth. My goal is to be around 150 -148. I am only 5ft 3in tall. My stomach is not the prettiest, but I doubt I will pay for a tummy tuck since only my husband sees it. I look good in my clothes. That's a lot of money to spend. My advice.... this is a slow process.... You have to work the band..... it is not a quick fix...... You have to change everything in your life. Eat better, work out.... drink/eat your protein, drink your water.... deal with the normal stress we all have in our daily lives. The point is , you have to want to be HEALTHY. This should be your goal. Overweight people have so many health problems.... high blood pressure, diabetes , heart disease.... all of these will shorten your life. You need to want to live and be around for your-family/ friends/ yourself. I wish you sucess on your journey as I WORK hard to try to reach my goal.
