Anita A.
I have been the "biggest" in my family all my life. It was not bad but when I got married and "comfortable" I gained to 170ish. I got divorced, joined the military ~ got out early, married for the second time, and had my first child. Gaining to 226lbs or so. My second child put me up to 233lbs. I had a MVA roll-over in 2003 which has caused neck and back pain. I then fell at work 2006 injuring my right hip. I have not been able to keep weight off until 2006-2007. I got down to 195 on High Engery/Medifast. I was so happy.
I joined a business that changed my life, asked for a divorce, and started dating a GREAT guy. I then got comfortable again and gained a few pounds, but still happy. My thyroid quit working and gained weigh again. My injuries that have me on pain pills since 2003 have gotten worse with weight gain. My back doctor will not do surgery because I am "too young" and he'd have to do it over again above and below in 5 years. Feeling like nothing will happen.... my life goes on.
My job at "night", I met Miranda. She told me she'd have a party after her surgery. I got with her and found out about Gastric Bypass and Dr. Lord.
I jumped in and did what I could. I then got refused by my primary doctor because she doesn't think there is enough information or histroy on Gastric Bypass for the last 30 years.
I got back on track in December 2008 with another doctor. I had my first appointment in January of 2009 and I have been full force since. My surgery date is April 29, 2009 and I am at 252lbs.
