ljmarti6

I've fought weight my entire life.  As others, I would yo-yo diet and instead of only being 30 pounds overweight, ballooned to almost 100 pounds overweight!  I too dreamed of a life where clothes would fit, shopping would be a joyous occasion, food would not be my crutch and climbing steps would be easily accomplished.  I had my surgery for laprascopic band on April 5th of this year, 2010.  I began the liquid diet the middle of March, prior to my surgery, and up to today's date of June 2, 2010 I've lost 30 pounds.  I feel better and am looking forward to a future with a gradual awakening of how being thinner and healthier will feel!  I'm most excited about one day soon, getting my strength and motivation back, too!  I started to lose site of the things I enjoyed doing, my hobbies, due to the fact I was always tired, knees and ankles ached and have always had back problems exacerbated by my weight.  It is my hope all that are on this forum, as well, will gradually discover a better life too and I think it would be fun to go it together!