chagall_1
Hi Folks, I am very new to this and am searching for support as I do not know anybody who has had WLS. I have battled all my life with my weight. I remember dieting at 12 years old, being called fatty at school and all the rest that goes with it. I am a Grandmother of 3 and love it. I want to be able to enjoy it more though and be around for them longer. They really do give you a reason for battling on!! My BMI is currently around 36. I am researching WLS and am scheduled to meet my surgeon on 18th Dec. Not sure whether to go for lap band or sleeve. I think with my habits that the sleeve may be the way to go for me as I think I would cheat too much with sweet things with the band. It all seems so drastic though!! Why can't I control it?? I remember as an 8 year old storing bits of food, crusts of bread etc in a jar under my bed!! for goodness sake, that is not normal behaviour for a child. I was well fed and there was no need for that. I am a life time member of weight watchers but have never been able to maintain my weight for long. I can eat most people under the table. My capacity is frightening!!
I am nolt sure how much I should be sharing here, but if anyone is interested in sharing their journey with me I would be delighted to hear from you. By the way I live in the most fantastic country way down South... New Zealand!
Hope to hear from you soon.
Cheers Gaylene
