LaBella1

Fat Fat Fat.  Always Fat since my daughter was born in 1992.  I gained over 80 lbs and lost a thyroid during pregnancy.  I thought I could get it off.  15 years, many diets and 30lbs heavier then I had been at 9 months pregnant I had to admit that this was no longer baby weight this was simply Fat.  Lets fce it, 5'3" and 237 lbs is as round as Violet Beauregarde after she turns into a blueberry in Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.  I finally decided that I needed a drastic option.  I didn't like the thought of a gastric bypass since it could not be adjusted.  The lap band could be adjusted with me as needed.  It seemed to make more sense.  In August of 2008 I had the surgery done.  It has been life changing for me.  I have consistantly lost weight and am currently a size 10 at 143 lbs.  I seem to do well when I stick to 3 meals and a healthy snack in the morning.  Breakfast is still a high protein slim fast shake which is why I need the morning snack.  I don't eat sweets any more and no longer crave them often.  I choose to drink no calorie drinks unless it is slimfast or milk.  So far it is working for me.  I constantly worry that the magic will go away and I will return to my fat self.  I hope that after keeping the weight off for several years that I will be able to relax and enjoy my new size.