rubyred15
Member
Hi,every one, I've decided to do an update kind of diary,,,,to inspire every one who might be thinking ?...should a shouldn't a. .??.well here goes ,,,,,,,,,,,I was banded 26 ish September,,2012 nearly 9 months ago,,,,,I was a heavyweight. 18 stone on the nose ,,,,,,,,wasn't getting any younger 56. Had a few health issues,,,,,,,couldn't walk anywhere for longer than an hours ,hip pain knee pain any pain I got it! Loved to go out shopping,,walking round the Trafford centre all day,,,,,couldn't do that anymore,,,, am a full time carer looking after my 84 years old dad,,,,,so needed some time to myself,,,,,,,I looked into haveing a gastric band in july 12 went for my consultation,,,,came away and cried and cried,,,,,,,should I do it ? Is it too late? Am I too old? Will it work? Well here's the answer. Yes yes yes it does work I am now at 12 stone 11 lbs. I have my restriction 7 mls in a 10 ml band,,,,,,not had any fill since march. .it hasn't been all plain sailing for me,,,,,,,but what is in this life we have? I am glad I took the chance and didn't bottle it,,! At any age or stage in your life,,,just go for it , you won't regret it I haven't ? It's been life changing for me all for the better,,,,,,,,my only wish is that gastric bands were available 25 years ago,,lol!oh and I couldn't have got this far without the help and support and sound advice from the guys on the web sight,,,,,,,,my goal is Between e 12 stone and a half. And to be a size 16 and live untill I'm 155 ? Hope my diary helps anyone that's unsure what to do , Hugs and kisses to everybody. Xxxxrubyred15
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