Life is good today....

[LinetteH 0]

Congratulations on your weight loss! You seem to have reclaimed your life--woo hoo, good for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[emjay 8]

I am so happy for you and your family! You are well on your way to being able to enjoy all the things you've missed out on. Isn't it sad what being obese can do to you - emotionally, psychologically, not to mention physically. If everyone had a taste of it for a year, there would be a more compassionate universe out there.

You seem to really have a great outlook on your life now. I wish you the very best in your journey and am so happy your life is much more positive. You made my day.

I just have 1 piece of advice for you. Print out what you wrote and give it to the doctor who did your surgery. It's the best way to let him know exactly how he has changed your life. You'll make his day too!

[Loving everyday 0]

You just made my day =)

I also go to Des Perez but I am under Dr. Follwell. Richardson actually did a slight emergency unfill for me a few months ago (I couldn't even swollow my own spit =( I am glad to hear there are some local success story's on here...keep up the good work you deserve this life.

[giggles&curls 0]

Thanks for sharing your amazing story! What a great motivating story!

[scpd755 0]

Thanks guys. I had not really unloaded like that since the surgery. It felt good just to type it, thanks for "listening".

Jerry

[Phranp 46]

Thanks for your story. It was truly uplifting in the otherwise stressful and overwhelming day I am having at work. I am sooo glad that I "stole" a moment to read it.

All the best to you!

[timetobefree 5]

You have a way of articulating that's very touching and moving. You brought tears to my eyes! Congratulations on reclaiming your life and giving your wife and son the most wonderful gift ever - you.

Amy

[nurseab24 0]

What an awesome story!!! We adopted our daughter at birth on Dec 21st. I had my surgery on Jan 13th. This is what I am looking forward to, walking through the zoo without back pain, and without thinking that I am gonna die LOL CANT WAIT!!!!

[mom2girls 1]

That is truely awesome! Congrats! You have done great!

[juliansmom2003 3]

You are a complete inspiration to us all!!! Congratulations on all you've accomplished thus far!

[bbfin22 0]

In reading your post I could see so much of myself in it, my top weight was 376 but I am only 5ft 8 in and I was having all the problems you were. I was banded on Jan 14th and have lost 53 lbs so far and it is just amazing to me that not only do you lose the weight but you lose so much of the other bad things that went along with the weight. I just wish I hadn't waited so many years before doing something about my weight lose but I can very truthfully say that the Lap Band surgery was well worth it, you really get to reclaim your life and all the beauty that goes along with it. God bless you for your post.

[jensmallwood 0]

Jerry- you made me cry, too! What an inspirational story-- thank you for sharing it!