HW 477, lap band in 2007,lost 77 lbs but continued to struggle and yo-yo. Did a Whole30 in May 2016 and lost 16.5 lbs, continuing on by eating Paleo. Frustrated with slow loss and lack of energy but determined to continue. I am a follower of Jesus, a native Texan, married 42 years, a mom and grandma, owned by one dachshund and I work for the federal government.