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ive finally started the process. April 7 th I got the encouragement to speak with my family to discuss the possibility of being referred for surgery. He thinks it would be best for me.
Im 31 and have 2 small boys that need me to be healthy. It's a funny feeling because I 'feel' healthy right now although im far from it. I have no energy at all to do much of anything, and recently put my back out twice . I do not have diabetes, but each time I get blood work done... I expect the results to come back that I do as it's huge in my family's history.
I just got back from a vacation down south. I was speaking to my husband about how I actually perceive myself. .. and that is the fact that I don't think of myself as obese until I look in a mirror or look at pictures ... I am constantly saying `is that what I really look like`. The fact is. .. yes it is. It's hard because what I see in those pictures is a person who is so unhealthy. ..
I am so excited that I've started this process and reading all your posts is inspiring
I know what you mean about not recognizing how big and unhealthy you perceive yourself to be. I have gone for years not hardly looking in tr mirror, but even when I did, it was mostly if my head. Seeing pictures of me just sickens me when I realize what I really do look lke but think about what I will look like after and this surgery is going to change my health, I'm feeling so proud of myself for taking this step!
Good for you for making this decision!!!!
