smoothlady37

I hadbeen over weight since I was in a not so happy marriage years ago.  the weight kept coming on and I felt powerless to control it.  the more depressed I became the more I ate.  I looked to food for my comfort and my temporary happiness.  I just got sick and tired of looking and feeling incredibly helpless and sad.  I decided to look into the lap-band. I talked with family and they did not like the idea at first but I was determined to have the surgery.  My family supported me and I decided to have it done at the end of the year in 2006.  I finally had the courage and even though it was not the most convenient time of the year I had made a decision to take my life back. I had the surgey and I've had success so much so I inspired my mother who was over 300 lbs to have it done as well. I have reached m goal weight and I have exceeded my goal weight but I'm back on the path again to achieve my dreams.