ObesityHelp

I have struggled with my weight since I was about 15.  People made fun of me because I was heavy, which only made me eat more to compensate for my lack of friends.  My self confidence and self esteem suffered as a result of all the humor people found at my expense.  I tried diet after diet and would lose a few pounds and then a few months later, I had gained those pounds back plus additional pounds.  My doctor put me on diet pills and I gained even more weight.  He suggested that I start thinking about bariatric surgery.  I turned 40 and at that time in my life I was at a weight of 421 pounds.  That is when different things started happening to my body,  I experienced shortness of breath even walking short distances, my feet and back started hurting most of the time,  and I had trouble staying awake during the day and sleeping at night.  I started having to go to the doctor much more often to find out what could be done about all the things I was experiencing.  During this time, I was diagnosed with severe chronic sleep apnea, and I already had GERD and a touch of asthma.  I knew I had to do something to turn my life around or I would not make it to see my children grow up.  I went to see Dr Voellinger and his staff at a bariatric seminar.  It was truly a life changing experience.  I have now lost 21 pounds and am eating healthier and exercising.  I am committed to this lifestyle change.  I am excitedly waiting for a surgery date.