butterfly37
I'm a 37 year old female. I have been married fifteen years with 2 children. I started to gain weight after my first child. In 2003 I had a tumor on my thyroid and had to have my entire thyroid removed. Since then it has been a struggle to keep my weight maintained and my thyroid levels up. Iam tall so I have been able to keep my weight ok. I just want to be healthy & like the way I look.
I have always been a giving person. I need to do this for myself. It is my time.
I chose lapband because I want to lose 60-80 lbs. Gastric bypass was to scary for me. I hope that I can still lose weight with my thyroid problems.
I think the most important thing is to use the Lapband as a tool not a fix all. I feel blessed that my insurance covered my surgery. I do know that this is going to be a life style change and there will be ups & downs. I also know that exercise is very important.
I have my surgery on August 1st @ 12:30. I hope to be a before and after success story like the ones I see on this site.
