dadunwoody

Well, I am a 53 year old female from the Chattanooga, Tennessee area. I am a lapband fanatic. I told my husband that I would like to get a teeshirt made when I reach my goal (which is about 40 pounds away) that had a before on the front and an after shot of me on the back. I am ready to "testify" about lapband at the drop of a hat. It has changed my life. I have had four adjustments. (My last one had to be reversed because I was refluxing water!) I can eat most anything with the exception of ground beef and rice as a side dish. I am very careful with bread. I only nibble on it. I usually eat from my husband's plate at a restaurant (I do actually have my own plate as I always tell the waitress that we are sharing.) I eat an ounce or two of meat in very small pieces, a couple of bits of salad, a bite or two of a roll and maybe a bite of his dessert. I do aerobic exercise about five times a week. I did not exercise the first six months, however, so I need to be really faithful now. I am happier than I could ever express. None of that whining for me. The minor sacrifices made for this result is sooooooo worth it for me.

I had lapband surgery 9/18/03 and have lost 92 lbs. I could not be happier. I love the results and am enjoying life as a thinner person. People really do treat you differently. (Part of which makes me angry since I am the same person.) However, I can't change the nature of the beast so I will just enjoy the results. I would recommend this surgery to anyone who is tired of fighting the battle of the bulge and who is willing to make the adjustment of not living to eat any longer. You have to be emotionally ready for the change. It is a small sacrifice in my opinion for the results I have enjoyed so far during the past 10 months. I wish this opportunity had been available to me 20 years ago. We can't go back so I am only looking forward to the future!