My name is Chris, and my surgery was on June 13. My story really began when my college age daughter was killed in an automobile accident. In the two years following, I gained over 150 pounds. I basically did not care if I lived or died, stopped all activities except work and ate myself into oblivion. My inspiration and motivation was my son, my only living child. He expressed his concern about my health, and shared with me his fear of losing me.
I started the process of being evaluated for lap band surgery in April of this year. I weighed 307 pounds. My surgeon required me to lose more than the usual amount of pre-op weight, because my liver was significantly enlarged due to fatty infiltration. I lost 50 pounds prior to my surgery using HMR 800. I now weigh 237 pounds, and I have been able to stop my Metformin since my blood sugars run in the normal range. My goal is 165 pounds (BMI will then be in the appropriate range). I was basically a sedentary individual, so I attribute my success thus far to my exercise program. I have had one fill thus far, which was very restrictive initially. I can tell that I am not nearly as restricted now, but the two "blockage" experiences I had really put the fear of God into me, and I have not tested my limits any farther. I am due fur my next fill in mid-August, and I am sure that I will need it my then.
