Well my name is Jennifer I had my lap band put in on April 3, I started at 240-230 when I went to my first appointment. Because of my insurance it took me from October till April to finally get my surgery. Today I am five days post op and weigh 211 witch is awesome.

But I actually started my journey about a year and a half ago after years of living with constant pain and fatigue I had acquired health coverage and was able to see a doctor. I was told that I had non alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver or Fatty liver disease and they gave me at most ten years. I also had polycystic ovarian syndrome, high cholesterol, and problems with my knees. Knowing all this set me into a bit of a depression for a couple of months. I couldn't sleep but I could eat so one of those late nights of watching tv I saw a commercial for True Results and decided to make a appointment to see what it was all about.

And now I am five days post op and on my way to being a healthier me.

I wish you lots of luck and a speedy recovery. please use this site as another tool to being successful, you will need the help going through all the phases we have to go through.

jennvil...congrats on your band sweetie...just know you are in my prayers. Make sure you post on here so we can see your progress okay?

Thank you very much for your positive thoughts. Only problem is the slowing down while eating need to learn to pace myself.

Hi Jenn, congratulations on grabbing hold of your health like this. We really do have to be our own advocates -- we are the ones living in our bodies and sometimes we have to heal ourselves. I am skeptical of doctors making lifespan expectancies as I've known so many people who have beaten all kinds of statistics. You are well on your way to better health!

That learning to eat slowly and chew, chew, chew is something we all went through -- sounds like you're doing great. I did some eating with the clock. I'd sit with my little bowl and baby spoon and wait for a full minute to elapse before taking another bite. The hardest part for me was putting the utensil down. I didn't want to let go of my implement! I think those little practice sessions really helped me slow way down and learn to be mindful of all the many things going on -- not just hyper-focused on shoveling in the food as in the old days. Now I'm much more aware of everything -- how the food looks, tastes, how others around me are being, what the room is like, etc.

Best wishes for an excellent recovery!

Welcome to the family! We are here to support you on those days you may feel overwhelmed with the process. We've all been there

You are going to do great things!