banded72716

Hey bandsters, I was banded in June 2008. Was 345 at my highest. Dropped down to 260 before gaining all of it back. I am restarting my journey today. I was 330 this morning and went to the gym did 1hr of cardio. Here's to 2017 and starting the journey again.
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Before I had my procedure done, I had such a way of living that didn´t really followed my dreams and hopes and aspirations. I was always insecure, and it goes without saying that my health was in such a state that I was always in and out of the hospital for problems with my respiratory system and my gastric system.
It was a long journey before I decided I wanted to go through with the surgery. I had to make the decision for myself, for my own benefit and thinking about my future, what I wanted and how I wanted to continue to live my life, if I wanted to keep feeling bad about my appearance or if I wanted to be pro active and make a change for the better, to take action, to take matters into my own hands and do what was best for me and start doing it by doing research about the different procedures and doctors, looking at forums like this one, and making my decision.
I chose Dr. Frayre because he ha such an expertise and good history, and a good team to work with, and most of all, the care that he gives to his patients is what makes the difference of it all.
My life has totally change and I´m really happy about it.

So I was concerned that there wasn't that much of a difference from before surgery to now.. but after comparing this before and after picture I'm feeling much better! Be honest? Does it really look like I've lost 65lbs?! Thanks!
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I have the lap band.
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I lost 140 lbs and I've kept it off .

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I called my story still hanging in there because I believe I will battle food the rest of my life. It's OK though because I'm learning to manage my addiction and I won't lose. So, 7 years ago I weighed 295 pounds. I was sad and uncomfortable and I wanted to change. I heard about lap band and decided that is what I needed to do. I went back and forth for about a year before I did it. There was a mourning process, but I survived! It hasn't always been easy, but truthfully I hadn't had the problems many people have had. I will answer questions or just be support  

Congratulations
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Here's a pic from a gala I went to with my husband at the Plaza Hotel. We were fancy fancy but inside all I could think of was wow I am actually wearing a size 8 dress! I was previously a 16 (on a good day)!