My name is Robyn, I had the lap band put on on Dec 26, 2010. It is the best decision I made in my life. My top weight was about 320lbs. My family doctor has it at 314lb, but when I had an appointment I would not eat for a couple days so I know the 314lb was wrong. The day or my surgery I weighed 295lbs. I just got weighed the other day and it was 157lbs. I lost a whole person I am the strongest, thinest, healthest, and the happiest I have ever been. I thank God everyday for this medical miracle they call the lap band. I tried for years to lose weight with all kinds of diets I lost and gained I felt like a yo yo. It was easy to change my life style when the help of the band. I was told by my doctor that with the band I would only lose about 45-55lbs a year, but with excersise I lost alot more. I never had a goal weight in mind I just wanted to be at a healthy weight for my health. I got about 10lbs to go. I went from a size 26 womens, to a 5 junior, and almost in a size 3. People always tell me I look like I weigh 120. lol and don't want me to lose anymore, in reality I weigh 157lbs. The doctor says muscle weighs more than fat so I am at the good weight but the BMI charts I still have alittle way to go. I FEEL GREAT!!!! My daughter had the stomache bypass and has lost 160-lbs in the years but she is having alot of trouble with vitamins deficency and can't seem to maintain her weight, and also she has 12 cavities in her mouth due to the calcium loss. She does take the supplments but it doesn't seem to help. I tried to talk her out of that surgery, but she didn't want to excersise and wanted to lose it fast. I do have some loss skin but not that much, I am 47 years old. If you listen to the doctors and get excersise, anyone can have the sucess I have had. I LOVE MY LAP BAND, and recommend it to everybody thats thinking of that type of surgery. I wouldn't recommend any other type.

Wow, what an inspirational success story Robyn! I love to read these as it keeps me looking forward and making the right decisions. I know this will all be worth it. Post your before after pics! I am sure you look amazing! COngrats to you .. sorry your daughter had the bypass. I said I rather be fat than have that, way to many complications, the lap band was the only choice I would ever take. So far so good, I haven't had my 1st fill in my non filled band yet, not sure who that will feel.. but I am hoping things go smoothly. Thanks again for your story!

Great story Robin! Thank you for sharing your success!

wonderful story...thanks for sharing

wow ! great story ! Congrats ! Im glad your band is working so well, mine too !Im down from 225 lbs to 162, i was banded Dec 13, 2011. my goal is 140 lbs, but im happiest that i feel so good. Im havent been this strong or healthy in 20 years ! Best of luck !

wow ! great story ! Congrats ! Im glad your band is working so well, mine too !Im down from 225 lbs to 162, i was banded Dec 13, 2011. my goal is 140 lbs, but im happiest that i feel so good. Im havent been this strong or healthy in 20 years ! Best of luck !

Fantastic! Good for you!

I have not loss that much but with the weight loss and dietary changes, I feel much better. Cannot weight until I have that major weight loss!

Congrats!

Congratulations Robyn, and thanks for sharing your very positive story. Looks like you are using your tool to the fullest in your weight loss and in moderation as well. Not too fast and just right. This way you can maintain your weight easier by the good eating habits you are doing. My surgeon only wants me to lose 1 1/2 to 2 pounds per week so I can grow in proper eating habits over a long period of time.

Best Wishes and keep th Faith