Banded in 2006 Haven't Regretted It Yet! - Federal Way, WA
My highest weight was 265 (I'm 5'5) and I was only...
My highest weight was 265 (I'm 5'5) and I was only 25. I was so unhappy and so so unhealthy and dieting just wasn't getting me there. I chose to have a lap-band placed 11/2006 and it was the best decision I ever made. I was out of the hospital within hours and back to work the next week. I lost the first 60 or so pounds within the first year and slowed down after that. I had three fills altogether and haven't needed an adjustment since 2008. That's when I realized I could finally start moving again. I started running and hiking and the weight kept coming off but slower. I am now 115 pounds down and within 5-10 pounds from my goal weight, about to undergo surgery to have my excess skin taken off my tummy and a breast lift/augmentation. I don't know if I'll always have the lap-band, but I'm so glad to have it had it for these first several years, it's changed my life.
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Wow, you look fabulous! Congrats on your results.
Hi there, thanks so much for sharing your journey with us! Congratulations on your weight loss, that's a huge achievement and you've done really well! I'm going to be having my own procedure (gastric bypass) in a few months and sharing other experiences is really beneficial.
I would love to see some before/after pics, if you have any you're comfortable sharing.
Oh wow, you look awesome! Not that you looked horrible before, but you can definitely see all the hard work you've put in to it! Congratulations!
Nonsense! You looked fine before hand, but you definitely look happier in the after shots!