desertflower

I had Lap Band surgery on Janaury 27, 2009.  I've lost 120 pounds.  I went from a size 24-26 to an 8-10.  It's fun to be able to shop in the smaller sized clothing stores, and the clothes are way cuter!   I had excess skin removal surgery on my abdomen on December 6, 2010.  Prior to the Lap Band surgery, I had high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes and I had to take medication for osteoarthritis.  I no longer have to take medication for any of these conditions.  The type 2 diabestes is reversed, and the high cholesterol is gone.  I now work for a surgery center as their patient coordinator.  One of the main reasons why I had the surgery was to become more healthy so that I will be around  to see my adorable grandson grow up.  We do so much together now.  I can go on amusement park rides with him, and I have much more energy than I used to.