TheDuchess

Hope all is going well!!! Keep us updated

I originally looked into getting the lapband surgery when I was at 290+ lbs. I had decided against getting it because the doctor thought it could be my hormones, so the surgery wouldn't have helped in the way would have liked. Additionally, I wanted to know what worked for my body and lose weight on my own. (I can be stubborn). It's been three years now and I'm down to 260. My hormones haven't been ruled out, however, it seems as though my body just acts as an anomaly (Her words) and survives very well at a lower calorie count. In short, 1200-1500 calories helped me maintain my weight at 290, however if I eat less 500-800ish, it speaks and my body finally listens. This means that when I reach my goal weight I'll still have to eat at the recommended dieting calorie count. Side note - I have tried many other diets, eating 5 small meals, nixing out meat, nixing out diary, weight watchers, the body diet (I hated that the most), Atkins diet, and I've had two personal trainers who have put me on their meal plans. I want to look into getting the band because I need this to be my life, my life style, and to be a part of my every day living. I worry about getting pregnant in a few years and struggling with losing weight again, or that age might play heavily in some inability to lose weight. My doctor has since moved, and now I must choose another doctor. My fear is that since I've lost 50+ lbs they might say I'm fine to do it on my own and not approve me for the band - Did anyone else have something similar said? Or was able to lose a good amount of weight before talking about getting banded?

I don't have the band yet, but I know that I personally want to aim for slow weight loss so I'm not trying to play catch up with my skin or have the melted look some can get from losing so quickly - I think it's a blessing! I want this to be my life, not a quick fix - be proud of your weight loss! I've only lost 20 lbs this year and it was all in the beginning of the year too, and it's taken 3 years to lose 50 lbs. It's still something to be proud of. Your body is still changing and you are still making changes :]

That makes me feel a lot better! lol Thank you :]