kcrobinson03
I dont think that our stories are all that different. I have struggled with weight, asthma, hypertension, and been pre-diabetic for many years of my adult life. When I got pregnant with my daughter in 2001, I gained 107 lbs with the pregnancy due to pre-eclampsia. After her birth I dropped 30 lbs breast feeding and quickly gained that back plus more.
I stayed in the 250 -280lbs range for many years. I tried EVERY diet known to man; slim fast, metabolife, ephedra, straght starvation. They all worked but in the end I regained what I lost and then some. In March of 2007 I made a decision to move forward with the surgery. I was having asthma attacks regularly, back and knee pain, and was unable to make it up ONE flight of stairs without resting. I was approved within 3 weeks.
...and now here we are. I am almost 2 years post op, rediscovering myself. The journey doesnt end with the weight loss. Please think this thru thoroughly. I hear tons of people say "I want to be skinny." Trust me when I say that is not the purpose of this. This is not cosmetic. It affects SO MANY aspects of your life you wouldnt believe.
I urge anyone considering this to seek professional help, find a support group, find a buddy, do what you need to do NOT to go thru this alone. Keep in mind that this should be done as a last resort. If you do this to "solve" other issues, you will find yourself back where you started pre-op. This takes work. Whoever says this was the easy way out is NUTS.
If you want to read more about me, see pics, read blogs etc, you can find more info at www.myspace.com/kenyacharyce
