NJCathi
I was not fat my whole life. I hovered around 140-160 until I was 38. Then I stopped smoking...M&M's replaced my cigarettes and I was off to the races of weight gain.
Various diets and exercise plans got me down 40 or so pounds but soon enough I was right back up again plus 10 or so. I had considered surgery for about 5 years but was afraid of making that step. Finally in January 2008 I decided that I'd had enough and that this year was going to be different.
Because I travel a lot for work, getting everything accomplished took many months, but finally on 11/24/08 I had my lap band surgery and now I wonder why I waited so long! I am so glad that I am on my way to being healthier and having more energy. I can't wait until I can start exercising.
