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Well, i started gaining weight at about age ten after taking an anti depressent. After that i continued to struggle with my weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. from age 10-20 the most phyically active thing i did was ride horses comptetively. Beyond that i never exercised and probably ate (drank) a 6000-9000 calorie diet daily! As of now "two months post op" i am happy to say that i have not only had the lapband but a lifestyle change as well! I am active (maybe overly) I workout 5-6 times a week doing cardio for 1-2 hours a day and weight training for an hour a day. I also incorporate swimming and other arobic classes in my daily exercise. I am 10 1/2 weeks out of surgery and have lost 46 pounds without a fill. It has been a challenege and has taken a lot of dedication and hard work on my part, As well as a mindest change. But it has been well worth it and i feel so much better phycially and mentally.The minute i chose the lapband i also chose a whole new way of life!

My advice to anyone who is pre-op or post-op, Remember that the band is only an aid, you still have to choose what you put in your mouth and how you make use of it! The other thing is this.. eating healthy is very important and will be benificial in so many more ways than just shedding pounds. But i would encourage you to exercise! I cant stress it enough. It is so important and stimulates so many things in the body and the brain. So with a combination of a healthy meal plan and a good exercise program, you should do fabulous!

If you can get past the hunger in your brain...the hunger in your stomach is easy to conquer!