Suzequ59

It's funny when you are use to being heavy your entire life then one day you wake up and realize that the weight is killing you.  As I approached 50 I realized that my body was screaming at me to make changes and get healthier.  My Blood Pressure had been high for years, Arthritis had set in all over and my joints were literally refusing to carry all this weight any longer.  I thought back over the past 10 yrs and knew I was slowing down and as inactive as I have been my entire life.  I had had enough... it was time for a serious change.  Sure I dieted off and on for many many years.  Every diet was successful but the problem was I kept giving up on the diets.  I knew a couple of people who had Gastric Bypass and considered it for many years but fear kept me from going forward.  By the time I turned 50 I decided I was done living the Unhealthy Fat Life and was ready to make that change.  I wanted a New and Healthy Life!  After many years of research, videos and discussions with my family doctor, I started the Lapband procedure.  Here I am two weeks post surgery, 47 lbs lighter (including pre-surgery diet) and feeling wonderful.  I am very happy with my decision to be banded and would do it again in a heart beat.  Here's to a healthier life!!!!