It's now been one year since I had my lapband surgery. Am I glad I did it? Absolutely! This was the best decision I have ever made. Sure, it was a tough start, and frustrating when I learned my port had flipped. Yes, it's difficult learning how to eat again. Yes, it's a struggle to not turn to food when I want to. Would I do it again? In a heartbeat!
I've had one more fill since May, about 6 weeks ago. I'd noticed I could eat more again, so I went in for a minor fill and am back at my sweet spot. In the last year, I have lost 73 pounds. The morning I had my surgery, I told my husband my first major goal was to lose 75 pounds in the first year. And here I am, just 2 pounds away from that goal. I'd say that's pretty darn good considering I was unable to actually get a fill and have any restriction till January! I've lost the majority of my weight since getting the port fixed in January. I still have about 50 pounds to lose before I'm at my goal weight, but I know it will come off. And even if it doesn't, even if I never lose another pound, I still know getting the lapband was the right choice. Not an easy choice, but definitely the right choice.
I'm now thinner than I've been in over ten years. I'm healthier than ever and I feel great! No more gasping for breath after climbing the stairs. No more high blood pressure. No more dreading going out because I hate how I look. We recently moved, and in the process I uncovered my box of skinny jeans. I haven't fit into them in years, not since I lost about 60 pounds on Weight Watchers (most of which I promptly gained back). For kicks and giggles, I pulled them out and tried on every single pair. And guess what? They all fit! Yep. Every. Single. One! Unbelievable! And, even better, about half of them are too big. I immediately boxed them, and the other clothes I've outgrown, and will donate them as soon as I can make an appointment. I've gone from a tight size 26 to a loose size 18. I can now buy shirts in the "normal" size section. We are going on vacation this weekend and I will be able to wear a swimsuit without fear of everyone looking at me. And now, when we are out, I no longer spend time worrying that I'm the fattest person in the room. I'm finally reclaiming the normal sized person inside me. And you know what? She's not that bad looking!
