Begin at the beginning....

Jun 30, 2009

 Hello all - here I am in Dallas.   I'm 38, happily married, mom of 2 sweet boys, ages 6 1/2 and 4.   

I have been diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and my sweet older son has autism.

So those have been my excuses for being fat.  :)      "I'm too drained from my journey w/ autism" and "I'm just too tired to work out."     

My weight has fluctuated through the years, but this is the heaviest I've been (except pregnancy).  UGH!

I have a strong faith in Christ, and God has been so good to me and my precious family..... I just want to be able to physically MOVE better and come out of my shell.

I've been hibernating a little - just doing what I need to do for my kids, and neglecting myself, which is SO unhealthy!

I know the VSG won't "cure" my chronic fatigue, but I do believe being this heavy makes it worse!    I was able to exercise before I got so big, even with the Chronic Fatigue, but now when I try, I'm down for a week, exhausted.

I have my seminar and consult (it's a LONG afternoon!) w/ Dr. James Davidson in Dallas on July 7th, and I'll be self pay, since my BMI is about 36 and I don't have any health issues related to weight..... except being BIG and TIRED!!

I've trolled the boards here for a while, and it's been sooooo helpful to hear others' stories - thank you to all of you who've shared your journey!

I'm just so excited to think about the transformation that's possible!!

Warmest Regards,
Kelly

210 - Current Weight 7/1/09:  
155 - "I look pretty good" Weight  (probably size 10)
135 - "Oh my goodness" ideal Weight  (what I weighed when I married my sweet husband! - size 8 or even 6!!)

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