saramatos11

Hello Everyone,
I am 38 years old and always struggled with my weight. I have 3 lovely daughters and 1 son that I am in the process of adopting. I have always been self conscience about my weight, even when I was at an “ideal” weight. Once I began having children, I packed on the pounds. I have tried so many things, as well as exercise and dieting and most of the things that I have tried have been a temporary fix, usually resulting in me gaining all of the weight back plus some! My highest weight was 301 in Dec. 2011. I was so disappointed and scared that I decided to do something about it by getting banded.
In 2009, I began the process of becoming banded but [i]puncked[/i] out once I learned I had sleep apnea and high blood pressure. In all reality, my weight was about 280 in 2009 and should have continued with my banding. But no need to cry over spilled milk.
On May 29, 2012, I was banded and have successfully loss 21 pounds. I feel very empowered, energetic and refreshed since the surgery! I see the difference in my face and I feel fantastic!

I have such a supportive family and I want to give them the thanks that they deserve. Since the surgery, they have been walking the track across the street from my house with me. Since the surgery, I have been walking at least 2 miles per day with out back pain! Also, I no longer have to sleep with my apnea machine! This is feeling really good.
Thanks for reading my story
Sara