hajohnson1

My journey so far:I decided years ago that due to health concerns and family history, that if I could not get my weight under control on my own by the time I was 40, that I would need to take drastic measures.  I did some research on options and even passed on the lapband info to a freind who was about to have a gastric bypass.  After reviewing my info on lapbanding with her surgreon they opted for this route.  Her surgery was a year before mine, so this gave me a living example to monitor.  She, for the record, has been very sucessful.  So my 40th b-day came and went and there I was still obese.  So, off I went to an informational meeting.  I jumped through all the hoops and got approved by my insurance company for the surgery.  About 3 weeks before my 41st b-day I was in surgery.  I did well at first, losing about 50 pounds in the first 6 months.  Then it all came to a standstill.  I was capable of eating pretty much anything and how much I wanted.  My fills would only work for a week or two of restriction. And then I started backsliding.  I believe in the 9 or 10 months that I struggled like this I regained about 8 pounds.  Then at my appt on June 30, 2009 my surgeon discovered that half the saline that was supposed to be in my band was missing.  A week later I had surgery to replace the faulty tubing and install a new port.  Since then (today is June 24, 2009) my scale at home claims I've lost nearly 15 pounds.  I dont believe my scale as it is a cheapy, but I do believe I my weight is finally starting to drop again.  I have restriction, I'm not constantly hungry and I definately cannot eat whatever and however much I want!  I feel as though I am back at the beginning of my journey though but I also have renewed hope of being able now to reach my goals.