Introduction

[MzSunshine 2]

I WAS BANDED ABOUT 2 YRS AGO ON MAY 21 2010. THIS HAS BEEN A JOURNEY I TELL YOU. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN OVER WEIGHT SINCE I WAS A LITTLE GIRL. AT MY HEAVIEST I WAS 307, I TRIED ALL KINDS OF DIETS AND FAILED AT MOST. THE ONLY DIET I CAN SAY THAT ACTUALLY GAVE SOME SUCCESS WAS WEIGHT WATCHERS, WITH THEM I LOST 15 LBS. AFTER MY SURGERY THE WEIGHT LOSS WAS SLOW IF ANY AND I STARTED TO GET DISCOURAGED, IT GOT TO THE POINT WHERE I STOPPED GOING FOR MY CHECK UPS. I THOUGHT TO MYSELF GREAT ANOTHER THING THAT DIDN'T HELP. I ENDED UP LOSING MY JOB AND INSURANCE AND DIDN'T HAVE THE MONEY TO PAY FOR FILLS OR VISITS. SO I WENT A YEAR AND A HALF WITH OUT SEEING MY DOCTOR, AND ONE DAY I JUST DECIDED TO CALL AND EXPLAIN MY SITUATION TO STAFF. (LOL) AFTER BEING YELLED AT BY THE NURSES IN THE OFFICE I WAS TOLD TO STILL COME IN AND MY CO PAYMENT WOULD BE THE SAME AS WHAT I WAS PAYING BEFORE. THAT WOULD COVER EVERYTHING I NEEDED FILLS, VISITS ETC...... SO I GOT MY SECOND FILL IN MARCH AND ANOTHER ONE WITHIN THE SAME MONTH AND I AM VERY SATISFIED, I LOST 20 LBS IN ONE MONTH!!! AND NOW I AM ON THE THE ROAD TO WEIGHT LOSS...

[PattyGirl66 1,243]

This is a great story ... Had you not called who would of known! Best of luck to you and keep up the great job you are doing great. 20 lbs down in one month is a huge deal, congrats!!!

[♥LovetheNewMe♥ 1,216]

Good luck to you, I am glad you didn't give up. Weight loss is hard, I put it right up there with other addictive problems like alcohol and drugs. Unless you have lived it no one can identify with what we feel and all the trials and tribulations we go through on our journey to try and be healthy. I wish you success and keep us updated on your success. Do not get discourage, seeking help is half the battle and we want to succeed.

[Cindysmom (Ilene) 130]

I am so happy for you. Yay for you. You are so smart. Youre gonna do great.. Can't wait.

[MzSunshine 2]

Thanks ladies!!!....i'm excited and so happy!!

[bcohan 2]

Good luck and you can do it!! One day @ a time.

[bcohan 2]

Good luck and you can do it!! One day @ a time.