Lets Be Proud

[stokesmommy 45]

I'm 25

Weigh in at 244 that's a loss of 7 lbs in about six weeks.

I'm a mother of three a wife and a nursing student.

I see surgeon on the first. Hoping to be banned and at a healthy weight by graduation. Two years

what is your story

[Bandedlauren 18]

Hey,

I'm 20 and started my journey November last year with insurance required classes (so glad I did!) I was finall banded on may 11. Weighing 244lbs. I had diabetes, joint problems, asthma, and the list goes on. Today I am down 35lbs at almost 3 months post op and weighing 209!

I am also in school for medicine to become a surgical tech! (scrub tech) and will graduate in 1 year!

[slojo67 125]

Bless both your hearts going to school and raising family's and being banded in the middle of all of it.... I commend you for alll you do...I'm a nurse, so I realize all that you're going through. I'm working on my bachelor's in nursing now at a slow pace though.

[slojo67 125]

I commend you also for being banded at an early age and taking charge of your health early...Good luck to all of you...

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

my story..short/sweet

hit my highest weight ever this past Feb, 2012

also had my first grandbaby born shortly thereafter.

i knew i had to do something. so i did.

so far so good.

all the best to everyone

[KanesMom 44]

I'm 25..and have been overweight almost my entire life. I'm 5'7" 265 which is my highest weight I've been. I've always been the "fat friend" and the "one with the pretty face". I can't wait to see what its like the live as the other half. I have back problems, asthma, high blood pressure..etc. I just finished my first month of Tufts 6 Month "can change" program, and hopefully will be banded within a month of finishing it. I've only told my immediate family, boyfriend and best friend..all of them have been very supportive! :wub:

My Dad is also doing it with me..I'm more excited for him than me!

[gettinghealthymama 4]

First time I've Told my pre-surgery weight but here I go. April 4, 2012 I had surgery and weighed 307 lbs!!!! I weighed myself this morning and I now weigh 252 down 55. I'm aiming to lose 50 lbs more by April 2013. Goal weight is 170 but I want to give myself a realistic goal for my surgery anniversary. I still can't believe I let myself get that heavy but I'm proud that I made the choice to change my life. Excited about the future!!!!

[stokesmommy 45]

it nice to hear that we can do this!!