austinsmama72

I was in the Navy from October 2005-November 2008. While serving, I weighed around 170 and was in great physical condition. I got pregnant with our son in March 2008, and gained 100 lbs over the course of the pregnancy. I had preeclampsia, which causes excess weight gain..but most of the weight gain came from eating too much and not exercising enough while pregnant! Three months after having my son (January 2009) I weighed in the 250s. I pretty much maintained this weight (either losing 15 or gaining 15) throughout the next year. I tried diets and exercise (including that crazy Hcg diet!) with no spectacular results. I got weighed in January 2010 and I weighed 264!! I was so depressed. But, my doctor pointed out that with my BMI (at a 41) I could qualify for the lapband! So, I met with the Dr. Ferrara at Fort Worth Lapband, and a few months later I went in for surgery on March 23, 2010. In 4 months I have lost 24 lbs. I just got my third fill a few days ago, and I know the weight is already coming down! I love the lapband!!