this is my story - I've always had a weight problem. I hated who I was and how I felt. My before picture was taken Christmas eve last year. I had nothing to wear and was 241 lbs. We went to my brother in laws house and of course there were many pictures taken. My husband and son were a great support and made me feel as comfortable and I could be despite my obesity problem. I could not take it anymore. I was tired all the time and my knees were starting to bother me. I decided to have the lapband. I was banded on March 3 and have lost 60 lbs since. I feel so much better. The weight has been coming off at a much slower pace but i know I will get to my goal. I love my lapband, it's a great tool. without the lapband I was able to lose up to 20 lbs here and there but never able to keep it off for more than 1 month. Now I've lost 60 lbs, which is the most I've ever lost and I know it will stay off. :shades_smile:

Good luck to all of you fellow lapbanders.

Wow, you look lighter than 181 lbs and you look healthy! I'm looking forward to getting my lap band in October. I'm proud of you.:thumbup:

You look terrific. And you look so much younger. Keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing us. :thumbup::thumbup::cry_smile: