akfishgirl007

I have struggled with weight my entire life.  Unfortunately a few years ago I was in an unhealthy marriage and I consoled myself with unhealthy food choices.  At the highest my weight was 268 lbs.  That's alot on a 5'2" frame.  I tried Phentermine and Weight Watchers and dropped about 15-20 lbs.  Then I tried Xenical.  I lost and gained the same 15 lbs about three times.  I got divorced, moved, tried to exercise more and eat healthier.  Then in the fall of 2008 I was diagnosed with psuedotumor cerebri (swelling in the head).  The neuro opthamologist told me to lose 30 lbs and fast.  I didn't.  I moved again and saw a new neurologist.  She recommended Lap Band in hopes that I would be able to lose enough weight that the swelling would be reduced and I wouldn't be at risk for vision loss.  In December of 2009 insurance denied the Lap Band procedure.  I followed up with 3 visits to a nutrionist, joined a gym, started weight watchers again, kept going with Xenical and waited three more months.  In March 2010 insurance approved. I went in for banding on April 19, 2010 at 256 lbs.  It has been almost two weeks since surgery and I'm down to 238 lbs.  I am ecstatic!!