3 years post-op, down 100#s and HAPPY!!!
I don't get on often...too busy living life now that I can. I had my lapband surgery in August 2009. I just hit the official 100# lost mark...though really I've lost about 110 from my highest weight pre-surgery.
I always take a first day of school picture when my kids do...it's a great way to view progress! I started in size 22/24 and XXL clothing and now wear size 8-10 or L depending on the cut/style. I could have lost more by now, but still struggle with organized exercise, so it's more of my being more active, than actually "excercising" regularly.
I have never had a single complication with my band (so far, knock on wood) and FOR ME it has been the best possible tool! I hope for anyone considering their band, do your research and talk to real people face-to-face about the plusses and minuses along their journey. I have learned a ton about myself, my food issues and my emotional issues, I learn something new about myself everyday...due in large part to the band. I have also found that while others notice and comment on how good I look, I now relish how good I feel!
If anyone would like to visit about MY experience with the band, please feel free to email me at [email protected] and I'll talk. I'd say PM me, but I seriously don't get on here that often.
Here is how I look this year:
and this is how I looked at the beginning of my journey:
I always take a first day of school picture when my kids do...it's a great way to view progress! I started in size 22/24 and XXL clothing and now wear size 8-10 or L depending on the cut/style. I could have lost more by now, but still struggle with organized exercise, so it's more of my being more active, than actually "excercising" regularly.
I have never had a single complication with my band (so far, knock on wood) and FOR ME it has been the best possible tool! I hope for anyone considering their band, do your research and talk to real people face-to-face about the plusses and minuses along their journey. I have learned a ton about myself, my food issues and my emotional issues, I learn something new about myself everyday...due in large part to the band. I have also found that while others notice and comment on how good I look, I now relish how good I feel!
If anyone would like to visit about MY experience with the band, please feel free to email me at [email protected] and I'll talk. I'd say PM me, but I seriously don't get on here that often.
Here is how I look this year:
and this is how I looked at the beginning of my journey:
marymcd54
on 9/13/12 5:50 pm - Warwick, RI
on 9/13/12 5:50 pm - Warwick, RI
congrats! you look great! Nice to hear a positive story on here!
Marylmcd
NanaB .
on 9/15/12 4:43 am
on 9/15/12 4:43 am
Congrats on your success! You look great, keep up the good work
Original Lap Band * 9/30/2005 * 4cc 10cm band*, lost 130 pounds. 7 Great years!
Revision surgery to AP small lap band *11/13/2012*, due to large hiatal hernia. I am hopeful about continuing my band journey uneventful and successful. I loved what my old band did for me and I am looking forward for my new band to Keep my weight down
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