Hi, my name is Jamie. I am 27 years old and had the lap band August 20, 2010. I have lost approximately 40 lbs. My highest weight was 293 lbs. My lowest was while I was in high school/early college around 160 lbs. When I was around 21, I went off of birth control. I gained around 100 lbs in a few months. Several years and several doctors later, I was diagnosed with Poly-Cycstic Ovarian Syndrome, which affects hormones. My endocrinologist told me that I was basically self medicating with the birth control and when I stopped taking it, the PCOS reared it's ugly head. Too bad getting the weight off won't happen as quickly as it piled on!

Anyway, I have been struggling the last few weeks with food and exercise choices. Logically, I know what I need to do, but I have not overcome the emotional aspects of being obese and losing weight. That is why I am seeking support from the online community.

Hi, my name is Jamie. I am 27 years old and had the lap band August 20, 2010. I have lost approximately 40 lbs. My highest weight was 293 lbs. My lowest was while I was in high school/early college around 160 lbs. When I was around 21, I went off of birth control. I gained around 100 lbs in a few months. Several years and several doctors later, I was diagnosed with Poly-Cycstic Ovarian Syndrome, which affects hormones. My endocrinologist told me that I was basically self medicating with the birth control and when I stopped taking it, the PCOS reared it's ugly head. Too bad getting the weight off won't happen as quickly as it piled on!

Anyway, I have been struggling the last few weeks with food and exercise choices. Logically, I know what I need to do, but I have not overcome the emotional aspects of being obese and losing weight. That is why I am seeking support from the online community.

Hi Jamie. I am new also and am still researching the band. I just wanted to say welcome. I was told by my OB that I 'may' have PCOS....he didn't really seem too worried about it. I am going for another appt w/ a different OB for another opinion. Also go next week for my info session w/ the band surgeon. Hope you find lots of info here at this site.

J

Hi Jamie,

Welcome to the forum! Glad you got banded. Who did your surgery? Have you gone back and gotten a fill yet? Have you discussed your progress and/or weight loss goals with your doctor? Definitely stay connected to the site and get support from others who may be struggling attaining their weight loss goals. Many of us have been there and get encouragement from each other. Go online and get a weight loss ticker. Post your weight loss success to date so you Celebrate what you have achieved. You should be proud of that. I definitely wish you the best and know you will be just fine. It may not come as quickly as you want it but you'll get there!! Stay encouraged and hang in there!!

Lynn