Rachamerritt

My reasoning for having Lap band surgery is simple... To LIVE! I watched my father die of type II diabetes and obesity, my mother is also obese and has high blood pressure. My view into the crystal ball of my future was pretty un-nerving. The majority of my immediate family is overweight so some extent, and at this point I just want to be an example; you don't have to struggle and suffer in silence. Modern medicine has a more effective way to aid in weight loss for good. My family wasn't too keen on the idea of me getting banded, once I was and they saw that I didn't die or have any complications and that the band was actually helping me get the weight off; they became more supportive. The best reward to date, (yes even better than my own health and new outlook) my mother just got banded this month!!!! I am thrilled that I could help affect her in such a way, and even happier that she will soon be healthier and be able to be around to watch me, and all of her grandkids for a long time to come. -Rachel Highest weight: 343 Pre-op diet: -20 Surgery day: 323 1st fill, 1 month later: 298 Now: 167

You can ask me anything you want... But I promise to answer openly and honestly even if it's the ugly truth... P.S. I'll Pass on the shake, I didn't like them back when I was required to partake of them.