Hi I just joined!

[DivergentRavenclaw 8]

Okay so here I am, two weeks post op and I lost 20 lbs so far thank G-d! I'm 21 years old and mother to one toddler. I need to lose 200 lbs so I know it will be a long journey... I was 180 pounds three years ago, since I'm tall and broad I was not fat but also not skinny. Then I became pregnant and gained 64 lbs...after my baby I tried losing weight. I tried OA, the blood type diet, Atkins...my problem was I would diet binge diet binge diet binge...so for every pound I lost I gained two...one year and a hundred pounds later I started thinking of surgery. I have a lap band , and am ready for the next chapter of my life!

[enjoythetime 1,457]

Welcome to the board and to the banded life. Congrats on the great loss so far! This sight is a great resource for support and answers! Keep us posted on how you're doing!

[TheProfessor 378]

Welcome to the site, and congratulations! We are here to support you (and each other) through thick and thin.... I was banded 2 months ago, I'm down 34 pounds and feeling wonderful! You are on the other side now, and it's a great side to be on...

Stay in touch and keep posting!

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

Welcome to your new life!! Post often. We help each other here!!

[Sharpie 3,306]

welcome. I think you will find a wealth of information here. There are many long time and successful bandsters here who are always willing to help you with questions and problems. I have had no problems with my band and I am close to my goal. But I always come here for information and inspiration. It is motivating for me to see everyone's success.

[gowalking 10,790]

Don't worry about how much you have to lose. Set small goals and before you know it, you'll see a real difference. I lost more than 150 lbs. and I've been banded two years. Look for those non-scale victories. You'll find plenty and that will help you even if the scale does not go down. In fact, stay away from the scale for a while. It's better that way. Good luck and welcome to the site.

[DivergentRavenclaw 8]

Thank you so much everyone for your support!