JSiobhan

I had my lap band surgery December 2006. There are certain foods I avoid eating. . . like sandwiches. Well sometimes when I go out with a group and sandwiches are the only option, I eat around the sandwich and I use a knife and fork. I have cut way back on my bread consumption. I used to have bread with all my meals. . . toast for breakfast, sandwich for lunch and dinner rolls with my evening meals. Having the lap band forces me to eat slower and chew my food. . . something that I knew I should have been doing anyway. I am so grateful that I had my surgery. I went from a size 16 to a size 2. . . not overnight. It took a few years to get there. I guess I reached my goal last year and I have been able to keep the weight off. Good luck!

I had my surgery a little over the year ago. So far I have lost 53 lbs. I am so happy to go shopping now!