lisarah
I started my Journey in Jan, 2011 but really it started when I was 11. I have struggled with my weight since then. Many diet clinics, too many to count, the most I had lost was 110lbs.....3 times over only to come back..... not to mention the multiple tries at weight watchers with little success. after my third time losing over 100lbs and gaining it back, I finally decided that I had given the diet clinics enough of my money, there had to be a better solution.
I stared my research into WLS in 2010. I finally made my decision to have a gastric bypass in Jan, 2011. Then I needed a Dr. to referr me? I just happended to have a rheumatologist who had just diagnosed me with Osteoarthritis in my back, neck, hips and knees who was willing to make the referral. I was 42 years old and shocked that I would have arthritis so soon! It took him until March to complete my referral!
I also have 2 small children ages 3.5 and 6.5. The chonic pain I have along with my excess weight makes it almost impossible to play outside with them. My biggest wish is to be able to walk to the park with my kids, get back on my bycicle and roller blade again. I am looking forward to getting my life back again and this time for keeps.
my biggest regret is paying diet clinics so much money and not doing this sooner!
