Hi all, my name is Germaine. I got the lapband in 2010. I started out at 380 lbs. I got married a year later at 115. I did gain weight and got up to 250lbs. I decided to start from scratch, eat like i was supposed to, and now im at 190lbs, and a personal trainer in Southern California. My focus is to help other bariatric patients. Not just work out, but also support, encourage become a friend. I did it with no help, but wish i had some. I am looking forward to being a part of this forum. Please, if you need workout advice, or support in general, please ask away!!

Is the 115 a typo? Anyway, congratulations on recovering your health after regaining. It's encouraging to read about bander success. Welcome to our forum!

Welcome Germaine!

Hi there, way to go -- you look happy and strong. I am almost two years banded and still have a chunk to lose, but I am feeling very healthy. I walk mostly for exercise but winter is coming and I look forward to making friends with our Bowflex machine again. It misses me, all lonely in the basement.