M. Murphy
So my story starts about 8 years ago...but maybe I should rewind just a little more. I was thin until about 13 as I got older I was thick...usually 10-12lbs overweight. I stayed that way until I had my 1st child, I gained about 50 lbs and it took me several years to finally shed those 50 lbs. I was semi happy but I really wanted to lose those additional 10-12 lbs that were always lingering. After my failed marriage I began dating an individual who later become emotionally and physically abusive....2 yrs later I woke up and realized that my child and I deserved better and he was out the door. Although he was gone, those 2 yrs were draining on every level and I had become an emotional eater to "deal" with my life. I had gained so much weight in that short period of time, that I was embarrassed to even get yearly physicals. It was a dark period in my life....fast forwading 3 yrs I decided enough was enough. I dedicated my life to healthy living, I changed my eating habits, I went to the gym religiously...sometimes even 2 times a day. I lost the weight....I was happy and I felt like a new person but it was short lived. My husband and I attempted to work on our marriage and I got pregnant with my 2nd child and gained close to 75lbs and that takes us to 8 yrs ago. I have struggled with yo-yo diets, poor eating habits, and lack of exercise since then.
In Oct 2010 I made my first consultation for wls and decided this was an option that I was very much interested in. Although it took longer than I expected due to other medical issues that needed to be addressed before the surgery could be performed I believe that this was the right choice for me. My surgery was pushed back from June 2011 to Aug 2011 and I believe everything happens for a reason. I was not prepared for it in June and even though it's been a tough 3 weeks I am glad it's over and now the journey of the rest of my life begins. HBP, Diabetes type 2 run in my family and I don't want to waste anymore time. I want to enjoy activities with my children and see them grow. I don't want to be that parent who says "if only I could go back and....."
