calebzmommy
I am a 32 year old married, mother of 2. My kids are 8 (boy) and 4 (girl). They have a massive amount of energy that gets this response from many many people... "Boy, I sure wish I could bottle up all that energy and sale it... I'd be rich!" I am talking bouncing off the walls with energy. The littlest won't go to sleep until the lights are out. Doesn't wind down for anything. So because of all that energy I am having Gastric Bypass surgery on Monday, September 24, 2007. I am not able to keep up with my husband (which is where they get the energy) or my kids. I'm tired ALL the time (I have severe sleep apnea) and just can't function much. I have been overweight for as long as I can remember. What's sad is that I have so many childhood pictures of me looking like a stick. Not really sure where all that went wrong. I was a big girl in high school. And as big I mean 14/16. That was huge back then... boy what a difference that will be from my now size 24. My goal is a 10/12. I don't care to be all skinny and uck looking. I'm a big boned girl and that just won't look right. I have received a few snarls about me getting this surgery. But what people don't understand is that I weigh almost 300 lbs with several co-morbidities (sleep apnea, hypothyroid, polycystic ovaries and bad knees and back). I'm not doing this to get "skinny", I'm doing this to get HEALTHY for me and my family. I get told ALOT that I don't look like I weigh almost 300 lbs... but the scales don't lie (as much as I wished they did, they don't). Currently, I am on a "liquid diet" per my surgeon. Let me tell you, this cake batter tasting stuff is hard to drink. Especially trying to do it 4 times a day. I'm on day 3 and haven't been able to do 4 yet. Just makes me sick from all the sweetness. I add bananas and strawberries to mine to help with the taste, but UGH... disgusting.... 
And I have 11 more days of it. Wish me luck!
I am excited about this surgery.... I've been waiting a long time for it. I've had many many friends have some sort of weight loss surgery, whether it be gastric bypass, lap band or stomach stapling. I have a huge support group from my many wonderful friends, church members and of course my beautiful family. I'm looking forward to my new healthier life. Being skinny is just an added bonus for me. I'm ready to get rid of the health problems!!!!
Well that's my story and I'm sticking to it. Feel free to ask any questions!
