ObesityHelp

 Hi,
Two things I want to mention right off the bat- get tested for Sleep Apnea- it's common with overweight people, and if your fiancee complains that you snore, make that appt asap.  The sleep is the most precious thing, lol and with two toddlers you're getting less than most anyway.  With Apnea you feel tired allll the time, weight goes up, your body signals you to eat for more energy, but it's a vicious cycle.  Please get tested!  I got a CPAP machine two years ago, it changed my life.  I cannot stress enough how important sleep is for your health and wellbeing.

Second, I went last June and got the slimband.  I was like you, started at 160, and went to 276 lbs at my highest.  I was on the wait list with the province of NS for 7 years, give or take, then they switched to a new system and I was re referred.  When they said last year it was going to be 10 years wait I thought 10 years since my second referral.  I sat down with my hubby, (I have three teenagers) and said, ok, I am 41 years old.  I have spent a TON of money on weight loss suppliments, memberships, patches, pills, diets, books, exercise equipment, clothes, etc.  and am fatter than I ever was.... what is this going to cost me?  I went thru Medicard and they financed it, I pay 338 per month.  This was the best decision I could have made for me..... I am working it, I fall off the wagon sometimes but I can get back on it again... and am down to 212lbs now.  I know it's expensive but it's an investment.  NOW the rotter- June 23, 2011 was banded.  February 22 CALLED in to Halifax for pre op stuff for surgery- apparently the first waiting period counted too......... spent all that money.... could have got it for free...... BUT no guarantees, and I have a year in.  If you ever want to talk please don't hesitate to contact me!!!