Today is my 10 year bandiversary. 10 years ago I was in total despair. Having tried millions (slight exaggeration ?) of diets... only to keep gaining weight. I was at 270lbs. When my brother suggested I research lap band surgery. I went to see Dr Spivak on Wednesday march 28,]. I was in the operating room 2 days later. I have to say I think the lap band has been successful for me because we have to work at losing the weight and the lapband is just a tool.

I also have to give a big thank you and give credit to Alex. This website (formerly "Lapband Talk") was a huge source of information for me. I found my lapband doctor, my cosmetic surgeon and plenty of support through this website.

Anyway I still work on staying in shape through exercise and healthy eating.

I currently am doing the Whole30 challenge. It isn't necessarily a diet. But it is helping me to learn about what foods help me to be " a well oiled machine" and they have a great community of people.

The head hunger has been the hardest battle and continues. But... it gets easier.

i hope everyone that is on this journey, no matter which surgery you've done or are about to do, use them as a tool. They don't solve the whole problem. But they give us a good edge to accomplishing our goals. Best of luck to all.

josie

Congrats, Josie!!! A DECADE with the Lap-Band!!! Seems like you've learned that the band isn't a quick fix. Thanks for checking in and happy Bandiversary!