rachel1217

4 1/2 years ago I had lap band done at 283#'s, I lost 140#s in 23 months due to a bad band that restricted me to a liquid diet for 18 of the months before it finally slipped all the way and would not let even fluids through. I was 145 pounds, severely dehydrated and mal-nourished by the time my doctor removed the band... that was just over 2 years ago. Now I am sitting at 229# again and feeling all those old horrible feelings of shame, depression, failure, embarassment... I am consideting having the sleeve done and have started the insurance process... but very scared. It seems like if something CAN go wrong -it will with me. I have a very supportive husband and a good pcp that is working hard to try and get this approved again for me but I have not told any of my friends or family about this. I am worried they will try and talk me out of it due to all the issues I had with the band. I guess I am just looking for support from people that have "walked in my shoes" and know how I am feeling.

Week1 day1 was an 18:17/mi and 1.64miles total in the 30 minutes. Today i finished week1 day3 at 16:51/mi. and 1.78 miles total in the 30 minutes. I feel like I wanna puke...but I did it.

ok dean... youve inspired me! just bought and downloaded the app to my phone. I am still pre-op but can exercise some - I am 5'6" and 230#(ish). We will see how it goes.

I got that same thing from her tonight

I am dealing with a similar issue... Only with my sister whom I am close to. She and I have both struggled with our wt all our lives and tried every diet and pill out there. I have decided the sleeve is for me and she dont want to hear anything about it and quits tlking to me when I bring it up. I had a lap band 4.5 years ago that I did well with (283 to 140) but it slipped 2 years ago and I had to have it removed. Now im back up to 230 and cant keep doing this... I miss being healty and feeling comfortable in my body. I cant talk to anyone else about this bc they will all freak out due to the complications I had with the band. Ive told only my husband who is supportive...but not someone I can really talk to about this with. I guess I am just sad the 1 person I thought would understand and be a good support - is not!

Hi! Are you considering the sleeve now?