lsbald53

I have dieted since I've been 12 years old. I lost weight by fasting, often for 2 days at a time. I would only drink water, or diet soda...no food. I was thin from 16 to 32 years of age...when mom died, I was depressed and would eat to feel better. I would consume alot of sweets, and make large portions of food for everyone, and would eat while cooking it. Slowly I gained 5, 10, 30, up to 200 lbs. Then I had foot surgery in 2008 which put me down for 3 months. I gained 30 lbs.  I am at my heaviest now at 236 lbs...my stomach is beginning to bother me, clothes no longer fit me, I have to go to bigger elastic waist pants. This time I am taking it off with the help of the lap band...I decided to go to Winchester Medical to have the surgery done, my insurance will pay for it IF I go through the entire 6 months with DR counseling, and nutrition & exercise.I have been told it doesn't work and that I'll regain my weight. I am confident that I have learned what foods not to eat, how much to eat, and when to eat....I can't wait until I get this done.