Hi there.

It's been a while since I've been on this site. My surgery was in early February of 2010. My weight at that time was 227 pounds, and I am 5'9". I paid for my own surgery.

One year and a month later, I have passed my initial goal weight of 155 pounds and now weigh 139 pounds. I wear a US size 6. I haven't weighed this little since I was in high school and people can't get over how amazing I look.

I wanted to share my story because I remember reading others' success stories right before and after I had my own surgery. Those stories inspired me to keep going when I was scared or when things were tough. People, hang in there - you can do this - and trust me, it will be the best thing you have ever done for yourself!

Lots of love,

Ann

Congrats! My goal weight seems so far away as the scale just refuses to budge Congrats on meeting your goal; amazing accomplishment.

Hi there.

It's been a while since I've been on this site. My surgery was in early February of 2010. My weight at that time was 227 pounds, and I am 5'9". I paid for my own surgery.

One year and a month later, I have passed my initial goal weight of 155 pounds and now weigh 139 pounds. I wear a US size 6. I haven't weighed this little since I was in high school and people can't get over how amazing I look.

I wanted to share my story because I remember reading others' success stories right before and after I had my own surgery. Those stories inspired me to keep going when I was scared or when things were tough. People, hang in there - you can do this - and trust me, it will be the best thing you have ever done for yourself!

Lots of love,

Ann

Hi there.

It's been a while since I've been on this site. My surgery was in early February of 2010. My weight at that time was 227 pounds, and I am 5'9". I paid for my own surgery.

One year and a month later, I have passed my initial goal weight of 155 pounds and now weigh 139 pounds. I wear a US size 6. I haven't weighed this little since I was in high school and people can't get over how amazing I look.

I wanted to share my story because I remember reading others' success stories right before and after I had my own surgery. Those stories inspired me to keep going when I was scared or when things were tough. People, hang in there - you can do this - and trust me, it will be the best thing you have ever done for yourself!

Lots of love,

Ann

hi this is great.im still struggling.i have not met my goal.im 2 years post surgery.my md said that it usually take 3 yrs to accomplish your goal with the lap band.often i still wish that i had had the gastric bypass instead.because i will always be dieting and exercising to try and be where i want to be,this is a life time journey for me.my body just dont react the way most of the people body's does according to this forum.i go in for a fill next its been over 7 months.

Thank you so much for remembering to come back and give back. I am similar to you and I look forward to getting a grip on my life and food issues. I am self pay and I know this will change my life for the better. Good luck and congrtas....post some photos if you feel comfortable with that...

Ann, I appreciate your story! I have been approved since last October and I have now rescheduled banding in July. I am scared of the unknown, of all the stories. I want to be thin and healthy

Congrats to you and your success with the band!!

Congratulations on your great success!