ready2liveagain

At 25 years old, I reached my highest weight of 307... I couldn't fit in an airplane seat anymore... I was tired of shopping with my mom in the "ugly old-lady" section of the stores, buying frumpy flowy shirts... I was tired of getting made fun of.   Over the past 10 years, ever since I was in high school, I have tried every diet known to man-kind, with little or no results... I would always re-gain every single pound I lost, plus more.   In the summer of 2008 I finally started doing the research on the lapband surgery, and I knew that this life-saving surgery was the only way out of my self-induced fat.  I began my pre-op liquid diet during Christmastime in 2008... talk about tough!  But I was determined to begin my new life, regardless of all the fattening and delicious foods that are associated with the holidays!  I lost 10 pounds even before my surgery date of January 12, 2009 --- I call that day My Re-Birth Day, and I will continue to celebrate January 12 EVERY SINGLE YEAR for the rest of my life!!  So as I continue my journey to become a healthier person, I work out in the gym 6 days a week for at least 1 1/2 hours a day... I read every single label in the grocery store... soda is completely out of life... no more fried foods... no more drive thrus for fast food.  My attitude towards food has changed, and it no longer controls me.   As of this date [October 27, 2009], I've lost a total of 52 lbs and now weigh 255. In the next few weeks, by Thanksgiving 2009, my goal is to be under 250!!  I can't remember the last time I weighed 250!!  Probably back in high school, 8 or so years ago??  I will post "before and after" pictures when I reach my goal!!!  By joining this lapband message board, I hope to be able to meet other young men and women around my age who have struggled with their weight loss efforts like I have, and together with lots of support and understanding, we'll all be able to meet or exceed our lifelong healthy eating goals!  Are YOU "ready to live again" with me, too?????