HotMomma2
Hi, my name is Gina. I have struggled with my weight my entire life. Before my surgery, I had tried just about every diet out there. Many times I was able to lose weight, but I would always put the weight back on, plus some. My top weight was 333 lbs. in January of 2007, and I am 5'4. I was 30 years old, and I wore a 5X or a 34/36 plus size. I had hypertension, sleep apnea, depression, fatigue, GERD, knee/foot/back problems, breathing issues, and the list goes on.
On July 23rd, 2007, I had a lap band placed by Dr. Eibes. I have never been happier! It has been 18 months since my surgery, and I have lost a total of 140 lbs. I currently weigh 193 lbs. and I am wearing a size 14 or XL. I no longer have all of the health issues I previously had. I have so much energy, and I have been told I look 10 years younger! I am an exercise junkie, which I never thought would happen! I spend approx. 2 hours every day(except Sundays) at the gym. I cook & eat at home, and rarely(maybe once a month) go out to eat. Before my surgery, I would eat fast food at least a couple times a day, now the thought of it just grosses me out!
I'm one busy woman! I am a wife, and a mother of 2 girls, Alayna(4) and Alexis(14). I graduated from LPN nursing school in May 2008, and now I am attending nursing school to become an RN. MI VIDA LOCA!!!
