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Over the past 7 years I have been struggling with my weight.  I love to excersize and thought I was obtaining the right knowledge on nutrition, but obvioulsy that was not the case.  I remained 100 pounds overweight and struggled to lose 40 pounds for my wedding.  It took a lot of excersize and dieting that I knew I would not be able to maintain for the long term.  I know I can lose the weight, but I was never able to reach my goal weight and I became frustrated and gave up.  As a result, I just gained the weight back.  I made several attempts to lose the weight and keep it off and truly believed I was doing the right things to be successful, I never accomplished what I set out to do.I have never had to struggle with my weight before, but after gaining 100 pounds 7 years ago, it became a battle that led to low self esteem and embarrassment that I had failed.  Although I am fortunate for not having any major health problems.... yet, I knew it was only a matter of time before I would develop the other complications that came along with being obese.  I have experienced lower levels of energy, foot, knee and hip pain and emotional problems; to me, those were enough "health" problems to make me realize I had to have other options.  I started researching Bariatric surgery.  I read up on all the pros and cons and which surgeon belonged to a Center of Excellence.  I wanted to make sure I as not just going in for surgery and not obtaining any support or education on how to adjust and leverage this new tool to it's full potential.  I found the Kane Center and chose Dr Rantis to my lap band surgery.I know the Lap Band is just a tool and I am going to take all necessary steps to ensure I am successful.  I have a long ways to go, but with help I know I will get there.  I am looking forward to buying clothes that are not in the Plus Size areas, having more energy, changing my relationship with food, boosting my self confidence, ensuring that I stay healthy and being happy again with myself.