edenee
Hi to everyone who reads this!! My name is Eden and I am a 42 year old, married mother of a two year old precious little devil. I grew up in a household where food was a major issue. My father used to hide goodies and chocolate from me all the time, even when I was a skinny kid, so I of course gravitated toward it. Large portions and sweets were my downfall. I wasn't really heavy until after high school when I slowly increased in size in between multiple attempts at losing with doctors, weight watchers, diet center, jenny craig - you name it, I did it...I was 316 pounds when I conceived my little darling and incredibly only gained about 25 pounds. I lost it but then gained it right back, plus, just like the rest of us. Well, I started feeling really uncomfortable all the time - my knees were hating me, I was winded after climbing 1/2 flight of stairs, etc., so I knew I had to take control of my life so I could be there for my daughter in the future and before I started getting all the co-morbidities associated with obesity. I started researching the LapBand and after I attended two different seminars, I chose Dr. Blackstone's group due to her intelligence, bedside manner and wonderful program that gives excellent pre-op and post-op care, including exercise consults, dietitian consults and free fills for a year for us self-payers!!! YAY! I am so happy to be heading toward a long and healthy future with my family and I thank all of you for your support in that journey and wish you success in yours.
