It is hard for me to compose what to write here on my 1 year lap band anniversary. It seems surreal to write that I have lost 90 pounds since my surgery date. How'd that happen when I haven't been able to lose any weight on my own for the past 18 years? And any attempts to lose weight before that were extremely difficult.

I think I am realistic enough to know that the lap band is not for everyone but I would say that everyone who is struggling with obesity should research the heck out of it to see if perhaps it is the tool that will make a significant impact in their life.

My philosophy when I started to research the lap band was that I'd research it and do all of the pre-op tests and if it wasn't meant to be then something would come up to give me a clear indication that the lap band was not for me. And likewise, if my research and pre-op tests all went along fine, then I would have a clear sense that the lap band would work for me. And here I am, 90 pounds lighter but more importantly, 90 pounds lighter with a lifelong tool that will help me keep those (and hopefully 20 more pounds) off of me.

Edited September 7, 200917 yr by marie715

What an encouraging story. You should be so proud of all you have accomplished. I can't wait for my turn to be where you are.

Congratuations, you look great. Keep up the good work.

congrats to u on ur success!!!!!! how did u celebrate?????

congrats to u on ur success!!!!!! how did u celebrate?????

Thank you for your kind words. You know, I am so scared that the weight is going to come back that I really didn't celebrate. I feel like if I celebrate then I am going to jinx myself and gain the weight back. You know what I mean?

Congratuations, you look great. Keep up the good work.

Thank you ld0008 for leaving this comment. It made me happy today. :mad:

What an encouraging story. You should be so proud of all you have accomplished. I can't wait for my turn to be where you are.

Thanks, 123cord! Please email me when you are where I am now. It'll happen. My best advice is to just Follow the Rules. You will be rewarded for it. Best of luck to you throughout your journey.

Wow...amazing.....you are cute and small....

I am 4 days away from my one year mark and 4 pounds away from my 100 pound goal. It has been challenging but fun. I love wearing tight jeans and cute tops . I started at 265.

I had some trouble along the way. I had to have surgery because scar tissue had attached itself to an intestine and blocked it off. Also the tubbing was tangled in the tissue. I went through alot of pain and in and out of the hospital for over a month.

I have gotten over that and continue to lose weight. I don't lose as fast as before but I am still dropping about 3-5 pounds a month. I feel better than ever and am able to keep up with my kids and not embarrased to be the fat mom at their school functions. I can go to Disney World and not worry about fitting on the rides. Oh and I am having sex in positions I was to ashamed for my husband to see me in before. Wow Im like a new woman in bed now.

Edited November 2, 200916 yr by ForMyBoys

Wow, congrats to you for losing so much weight in a year. I had my surgery 3 weeks ago today, have lost 15lbs so far. This past week I've not lost anything tho and am trying not to panic lol