Dana_B
I was always an active person. I did competitive gymnastics as a child and loved being in the outdoors (camping and hiking). When I was 16 I had a career ending injury and that's when this all began. I gained 30 lbs in 3 months and it's been downhill ever since.
Just like everyone else I've dieted with some success only to have the weight pile back. About 10 years ago all hell broke loose. I was diagnosed with depression and was placed on medication that I've been on since then. As most of you probably know one of the main side effects of antidepressants is weight gain. Boy, they weren't kidding. I started at around 140-145. After a decade of meds I've topped out at 230. I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic 2 years ago. I have PCOS. And the cherry on this sundae? One herniated disc, 3 bulging discs, arthritis in my lower spine, and degenerative disc disease. Oh yeah, don't let me forget my snoring and breathing problems. 
I have a great husband, but he's just as sick of my weight issues as I am. He's very excited about the prospect of WLS. We used to do so many things together and we're looking forward to doing them again. The bottom line is this:
I WANT MY LIFE BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
