Hope P.
I have struggled with weight my entire life. I was always the 'husky' girl in class that noone wanted to be friends with, and everyone picked on. Growing up I struggled with every diet plan out there, but the weight always came back (an then some).
Then in 2003 I had to have back surgery for an injury I was living with for years. My Orthopedic surgeon told me that if I could keep the weight off my back would have a better chance of maintaining it's recovery. I couldn't, and I even gained more d/t lack of exercise during the recovery.
In 2004 I began researching Bariatric Surgery as my option. I needed something permanent to maintain my weight loss. In doing my research I found the less invasive surgery Lap Band seemed to be what I was looking for.
In May of 2005 I had the Lap Band surgery in Goshen Indiana and it was the best thing I ever did for myself! This week I reached my 100 lb weight loss goal, and now only have 25 lbs left till goal!
It's a long and hard battle to loose weight, but with the help of Bariatric Surgery I have been able to reach that goal & with God's help I will continue to maintain it too.
