Lap band

Since having Alex, I have had a really hard time getting rid of the baby weight. Part of it comes from not having the time to exercise and part of it comes from not eating right. I despise what my body looks like now. I treasure my stretch marks as if they are warrior stripes because really, being a mom and having a child does make one a warrior. I hate though the extra pounds that are left.

I do not qualify for a gastric bypass and even if I did, I have heard so many horror stories about complications, I am just not sure I could go that route. I have seen commercials though lately for a new type of weight loss surgery called the lap band. Its interesting to me the way it works. I like the fact that it is an outpatient surgery and can be removed later if it needs to be.

I really need to change how I am eating, exercise more and focus on the quality of food rather than how fast I can grab it and go. Its something that I haven't done the way I need to. With my 21st birthday coming up for the tenth time, well, its time to start doing things different. It is nice though to know that there is a solution out there for those that are unable to get to the place they want to be physically.