Yolonda Bea

I had lap band surgery on October 26, 2011. I lost 20 lbs on my pre op diet. My heaviest weight was 255 lbs. I lost 50lbs about 2 years ago gain back 25. When I started my lap band journey I weight 225. I have high blood pressure and diabetes and arthritis in my knees. Because of these conditions I decided to check into surgery in order to better my quality of life. I am happy I took this step. Today I weight 199 lbs. I have not been under 200lbs in over 30 years. I no longer take a blood pressure medicine. My blood sugar is a work in progress. I have had two doctors visit since my surgery.I had my first fill on Dec. 6. I was a little dissappointed I am still very hungry and can eat more than a cup of food at a time and have lost only four pound since surgery. My next fill is scheduled for the second week in Janauary. Looking forward to that.

I wanted to tell you keep up the good work.I found that the pre op diet gave me the confidence I needed to prove to my self I could do this. I had surgery the end of October and am looking foward to this glorious journey of weight loss and better heath. This is a very exciting part of your journey enjoy it.

Hi DeeDee I to am frustrated with my weight loss. I have had only one fill since surgery in October. I had my first fill on the 6th of December. I told the doctor I had gotten my appetite back I can eat well over a cup of food at a time. Since that visit I have felt no difference in my appetite. I lost 20lbs before surgery and have lost maybe 5lbs since then. I must say i am only exercising 3 days a week for about 45 minutes. I do plan to increase that. Should i and have others lost weight faster than this?