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Debra
In 2001 at the age of 45 I knew I had to do something
about my weight or I wouldn't live to be 50. I had high
blood pressure, I had just been diagnosed as type II
diabetic, I had no cartilage in either of my knees and
was in constant chronic pain. It was difficult for me to
walk short distances; I could not even tie my own shoes
or shave my own legs. I had been obese to morbidly obese
for over 20 years, gaining and losing weight while
having 3 children in my 20's and all the diets
in-between including Opti-fast, Weight-Watchers, Nutri-system,
Phen-phen, etc. I was able to lose weight as I was a
professional dieter, my problem was maintaining. I
always ended up gaining the weight back, plus more.
I have now lost over 100 pounds since my highest weight,
had total knee replacement surgery in my right knee last
year and my life is completely different! I am healthier
now than I have ever been and can keep up with my 7 year
old granddaughter. I have gone from a size 3X-4X to size
16. I have been banded 4 1/2 years now and I would do
this again in a heartbeat! I am grateful every day for
the Lap Band surgery giving me my life back!
Thank you,
Debra
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