3 Yrs 8 Months Out

[Stefmcg100 3]

Hi everyone - just joined this blog. I thought it would be nice to share my success story. 4+ years ago I had a phsycial. I asked my Dr.for diet pills. He suggested to me lapband, I was stunned!!! Did i really qualify for THAT surgery??? The next day I call the surgeon. They had me attend an information session. I was sold 10 minutes into the session. I had all the tests, and insurance approved it all and was scheduled in August of 2008. It was a breeze! Had the surgery on a Friday, left the hospital on Saturday and returned back to work on Monday. Had my first fill 5 wks later, still wanted to eat everything in sight. It wasn't until my 4th fill did my lbs start to fall off. I lost about 65 lbs the first 6 months, another 15 lbs by the end of the summer and now i have losta total of 100 lbs.

I am a different person! Not only do I look different I am so much more happier, I have the energy of 2 buffalo and my disposition is more pleasant. My youngest daughter said she loves doing things with me cause I am silly, more energetic and I can go for a long time!

Every day for the last 3.5 yrs someone says to me how great I look. My response after I thank them is how great I feel! The day I had my surgery was the beginning of my new life.

My husband of 32 yrs has begun his journey for lapband now. He is looking at early summer and we couldn't be happier! If anyone has doubts, relax, it's safe and your life will change dramatically! I'd be happy to answer questions if anyone has any!!

Stef

[yellowrose88 43]

Thank you for sharing your inspriational story. Something for all of us to look forward to.

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Amazing story, congratulations and thank you so much for sharing it

[1shauna1 129]

Thank you for this post, it's very encouraging! Congratulations on your weight loss! And good luck to your hubby! I am sure he will learn a lot from your example!

[SkinnyMiniMe 63]

Thank You for coming in a sharing an inspirational story. I wanna be just like you when I grow up lol

[elcee 3,342]

I love it when people share their good experiences. It is so encouraging for others.

Well done

[sherrypep 91]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I needed to hear something like this. I was banded on 12/21 and have had two fills the next one is 5/8. I have little or no restriction. I have lost 36 out of the 75 pounds I need to loose and I am off my diabetes meds, however, I know I can eat too much. Maybe like you it will take one or two more fills. Thanks again!

[SashaWLS 412]

Wow, what a great story! Thank you so much for posting, and congratulations!