After 4 Years I'm Almost To My Goal Weight!

[sharmom 7]

Hi everyone my name is Sharmon I was banded sept 2008 and in an auto collision Dec2008 that caused 4 anular tears at 4 levels. At that time I had already lost 30 lbs then came the physical pain and depression I had to deal with. I spet 2 1/2 years just making it day to day drinking protien 26g 2xs per day and 3 meals (not very much) my activity level was very limited due to the pain so I did what I could slowly. 14 mos ago I went and had a fill. I believe I have a 10 cc band and a 7cc fill but it was and is tight still. I started walking through the pain upwards of 2 turtle miles drinking Water water water Protien shakes Optimum 26g per scoop. Up to 3 scoops per day and 3 small protien with protien

N some veggies. I started at 315 lbs I'm 5 11 the last I weighed was 202 lbs. it is still a journey but well worth it. The difficult part for me is having daily back pain and excersize but I just still do my turtle miles and what I can do around my home. I never thought I could get this weight off Now I can get up and put on anything clothing that I own and it fits. Sometimes they are too big. . The band is the hardest but best thing I ever did for myself. Would I do it again? Somedays I say no because I'm an emotional eater but after fighting myself and winnin I say YES I WOULD DO IT AGAIN. So hang in there people. You will see progress!

[tiggergramma 129]

Good for you hanging in there!

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

wow you have been through a lot, I have a lot of respect for you for sticking to it through all the pain and struggles.

Congratulations!

[kristallynn13 18]

Congrat on reaching your goal. Great work!

[Kime-lou 648]

You go Girl!! Sounds like you have been through hell and back, most people would have given up on weight loss. So give your self a big pat on the back for pushing forward and feel proud of yourself for the accomplishment!

[adorkbl 156]

Congrats on your success despite all your obstacles!! AWESOME JOB!!!

[Sojourner 2,446]

You are awesome...and a true inspiration for me! I can so relate to your challenges with exercise and trying to recover from injuries sustained in a car accident.

I had to delay my band surgery for over a year due to unexpected medical complications...and recovery from a near fatal car accident with multiple pelvic fractures was one of those unanticipated medical events.

That accident has left me with impaired ability to walk the long miles which I used to do and enjoy...and without meloxicam to assist with keeping the joint pain tolerable I have to get my exercise in the pool with Water aerobics classes. I admire you to be able to tough it out through the pain. I've tried, and just can't do it; it's still painful for me to drive.

I hope to someday reach my goal weight...I know it will take more than a year for me, but I'm encouraged that I'm a bit more than half way there.

Best Wishes...

[Catherine55 43]

Awesome!! Slow and steady wins the race!! We are almost band-date twins, by a month. I'll be 4 years out on October 23rd. Congratulations on you for keeping it together and never giving up!!

Best,

Catherine

[♕ajtexas♕ 3,771]

You are such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your story.

[kll724 3,055]

Hurray, Sharmon, and welcome to lapband talk. Please stay awhile and enjoy our group as we are mostly friendly and pretty helpful and supportive! Best wishes on your journey to a healthier lifestyle! Karen

[Shoshanna 98]

What a compelling story! Congratulations on your hard-won success.