I would have put this in the Success Stories but I was having a problem because of the Photos.

I try to think what is really the success............................. I know it isn't the Lapband alone so I really have to give my doctor alot of credit because of him telling me prior to the actual surgery while almost going into LaLa Land it is 80% you and 20% the band. I remember looking at him thinking, if it was 80% me then why do I need this band inside of me...Then I thought oh yeah, it has always been 20% me and 80% the DIET and that is why I was a constant failure. Isn't losing the weight the easy thing to do but keeping it off is the SUCCESS.

The band will be apart of me the rest of my life God Willing. I can only hope that my New Found Mind with the respect of Life, Healthy Living, and food will last just as long.

My new life began on November 10, 2005. I began at 251 pounds and I have now been maintaining since July 25, 2006 at 145 pounds, give or take a few. I was able to achieve this goal even without a fill. Yes, it is odd but it is true. I understand though that I can always RUN to my doctor if I need to for an adjustment/fill.

It has always terrified me to throw up, overeat, PBing (?), and whatever else everyone has gone through. I have ALWAYS stuck with the rules from my doctor and because of him I am a success. Also, I have to thank my husband for teaching how to eat all over again. I eat slow, put my utensils down while chewing and enjoy every bite I take of my food. I know the importance of food now because of him and I am forever thankful to him because he taught me, "Eat to Live and Don't Live to Eat".

Still today I am able to eat everything, but of course what I choose to eat and the only things that I gave up was drinking, soft bread, fried foods (MY ADDICTION AND BAD FOR YOU), and smoking.

How badly do you want to Succeed? Then think of how badly you want to Live.

PS: Having a problem with the photos so you need to look at My Album

Josephine

Excellent post - it's good to see somebody on this long term. Thanks for sharing.

And WOW, Josephine! Your pics are amazing! Great job.

A great positive story!

Thanks for posting it.