missyann

I guess I would have to say my lapband story started in March of 2009 when I visited my primary care doctor for a routine check up.   I have several orthopedic problems as well as medical issues which were compounded by being overweight (0bese).   I started my weight loss journey that day when my pc doctor asked me if i would be interested into having weight loss surgery to help me with my weight problem.   Being that I was inactive due to my ortho problems i had no way to exercise to help with the weight problem so I told her yes that I was very interested so I was referred at that time for lap band surgery.   I started the first of april with my information seminar, pre-op scheduling etc which kept me busy thru the month of April and my surgery was scheduled for May 4th, 2009,   I am nothing less than pleased with my band and the results I have had since surgery.   My start weight was 267 pre-op and as I write this today I am at 189.   It is a complete lifestyle change but well worth it.   I still have a lot of hard work, self discipline and determination ahead of me but would like to hit my goal of 135-140  by my bandiversay date this year.