Gloria S.
I was an overweight child, an overweight teen, and an overweight adult. I spent my life yo-yoing. For me, dieting was like holding my breath; eventually I had to come up for air. No matter how hard I tried, I could never take off the weight and keep it off. I wasn’t stupid and I wasn’t lazy. I was tired of doctors telling me that I need to eat less and exercise more …
Finally, I’m in control and winning the battle with my weight. I am in great shape and great health because on August 16, 2006, I got a Lap-band. With the help and support of a great team I learned how to use this amazing tool. It’s been hard work; I’ve had my ups and downs, and it certainly wasn’t the “easy way out.” Would I do it again? In a heartbeat! My only regret is that I didn’t get my band sooner!
When I decided to get my band, I didn’t tell anyone except for my husband and a few close friends. I was afraid I would fail again. I was afraid of the stigma associated with being obese and “resorting” to weight loss surgery. I have been maintaining a healthy, normal weight for nearly two years now. I am now the fit girl at the gym. I am the active mom at school, I am the confident presenter in business, and I am a more loving wife, because I no longer carry the burden of my weight on my body and in my heart. I am a different person today, and I love “Banded Living.” I feel confident that I will be able to maintain a normal weight for the rest of my life. I've had great support throughout my journey and I hope to pay that forward.
Regards,
Gloria
Banded 8/16/2006; Dr. Billy, Ventura, CA
maintaining 100% weight loss since 12/2007
Committed to paying it forward so I'm blogging my journey at:
http://www.gloriasbandedliving.com
