Hi all - my name is Kari, and I am not new here to 3FC. I've been coming here for quite some time, but quit over the last several months or so.
I am here, because lately I have been considering the lapband procedure to help assist me in losing weight. I have been on every diet known to man, and though I lose, keeping it off is the hardest. Even on a "good" food day, I gain.
I started dieting from April 2003 until about August 2003 and I lost about 50 lbs. After that, I went off my diet, but not completely. I was still watching what I was eating, and working out at a gym reguarly. Even then, I gained ALL the weight back plus more. I have not weighed myself recently, but I can only imagine that I am above 305 lbs. It is horrible.
I feel terrible about myself, and I am worried about my health. I suffer daily from chest pains. I get out of breath just walking around - and doing anything physical.
I just turned 22 years old, and I do not want to live my life like this anymore. I feel like a prisoner in my own body!
So I guess right now, I just want to start my research on this procedure.
Could anyone out there who has had, or will have the procedure, help me out by sharing any information that you may have? This was the first place that I thought to come to.
Thanks so much for any information that you can provide!
~ Kari ~