1) How old are you? 57 on 11/6/2008, a grandmother of 3.
2) Have you been overweight your whole life or did you gain weight as a result of pregnancies, surgeries... or whatever.
I have been overweight all of my adult life. Arthritis has been causing me a lot of problems in my 50's, so I am not able to exercise like a lot of folks.
3) How many times have you lost and gained.
Too many times to count - I could lose 20-40 lbs. but always gained it back, quickly with additional pounds.
4) After lap band surgery has your weight been coming off easier than when you dieted before? It has been easier to eat less and not suffer. I am not hungry, but I still want things that are not good for me (candy, ice cream, etc.).
5) What is your average weekly weight loss? I am losing about 1 lb. a week. It seems very slow, but looking back it has not been very difficult. If I had not done the surgery, I am sure I would have gained a few pounds instead of losing a total of 30 lbs. And I feel good since I am doing something to improve my health.