Michelle P.
I guess my story is just plain and simple. I was not fat or over weight as a child or as a young adult. My weight begin to pile on when I was in an abusive marriage. I turned to food as my comfort and as a way to escape. The pounds began to pack on one right after the other before I knew it I was 277. After years of the yo- yo diet losing and gaining weight and not being happy with myself, I actually hated myself and couldn't stand to even look in the mirror. I hated shopping for clothes and hated being seen in public. I knew it was time to do something more then just diet. I began researching ways to lose weight and found the Lap Band and thought that I would do that. I waited a year before I made any decision since I also was interested in RNY so finally after lots of educating myself I made the decision to go with the RNY and with the support of my surgeon we began to work on a surgery date and finally on Oct.25 2012 my life changed forever. I have a very upbeat attitude and although weight has been my enemy I still loved life. I am a Christian and love the Lord with all my heart. After the weight comes off I want to finish pursuing a long life dream that I have and that's to make a CD of me singing. I am so grateful for this opportunity to change my life and I plan on making the most and best of it to edify and glorify God. I am happily divorced and have two beautiful daughters that are in their mid 20's and I am ready for this new journey.,
