Weight Loss: Stories

TINA!!! I am so happy you have made this decision for yourself!!! And that's exciting that your loved ones are supportive. You are still young and have plenty of time to have babies. Your baby will be so much healthier having a healthier mommy! After you lose some weight it will be so much easier to get down on the ground with your little one and to carry him/her around, not to mention your healthier mental health! A happy you makes for a happy baby! If you need ANYTHING please do not hesitate to contact me; you have my email already. You CAN do this and you WILL get healthy...in a healthy way! Keep us posted on your surgery date. I'm excited for you!

Oh Tina....I would LOVE to talk. To you more about this but I don't have time to write my whole story. Short version...I got the lapband in Nov 2011, at 246 lbs, I am now 156lbs....THANKS TO MY BAND!!! With the band you do have to do your part & that is why it fails some people. Unlike the bypass you still have to watch what you eat (portions mostly) & you do have to excersize. Being so young I think the band would be great for you bcuz if you use it as the tool it is, it helps you make the lifestyle changes you need to make to live a healthier life...for the rest of your life!! I recently did a commercial for my lapband docs...here's the link to the rough draft... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0n5X1zvyNKw&feature=youtu.be Please don't be discouraged...there is hope!! The lapband does work!!! I AM PROOF!! If you have any specific questions about it you can email me... accox4@gmail.com I will try to write a more specific testimony tonight & post it in this forum & I'll let you know when I do. I understand that sometimes you have to work on your weight FIRST before you can work on some of the emotional/psych stuff....for me, the emotional/psych stuff stemmed a lot from my weight issues & it was a vicious cycle. Hang in there!! And PLEASE feel free to contact me!

Hi sweet girl! Don't give up, you sound exactly like me! I was 300 pounds at my biggest, now I'm 190. I think you can do it all naturally, just like I did. If you need any support, diet or workout tips, feel free to ask!

Tina you have nothing to loose to get this done. If you don't you have everything to loose. I made my mind up and i will have surgery in 2 weeks. Iam so exciting i can't wait for April 8. You can do this just because it didn't work for Mother and Father it doesn't mean that it won't work for you. This can be why it will work for you because you know why they were not sucessful.

Tina, I just want to send a hug to you. I was 297 pounds at my highest. It sounds like you are aware of the biggest problem with the surgeries is if you don't change your thinking, then it still won't fix you. Please keep reading after this sentence - I would really encourage you to work on the emotional issues, depression, childhood issues (if there are any), self-esteem, etc. before deciding on surgery. I'm not saying you shouldn't but that would be my worry that you have already identified. As I said, I was 297 pounds and severely overweight for over 25 years (I am 39 now). I am 155 pounds today and awaiting surgery to remove extra skin but have maintained this weight for 6 months. I hired a trainer and with his help, I changed my thinking and now my whole life is much better - not because I lost the weight, but because I changed my thinking. If you would like me to send you some of the things I did, feel free to contact me. I just don't want to post a full-page if you already stopped reading at this point :) Take care! It does get better!