michelly1030
I have struggled with my weight since I was about 14 and puberty really hit! Like most girls, with the changes in my body, there were big changes in my weight.
I have tried it all- over the counter pills, Phentermine, Xenical, Meridia, Weight Watchers over and over and over. Now I feel like it's time for a new tool to help me lose the weight and finally keep it off.
I am tired of feeling uncomfortable and the pain of my arthritis is just getting worse. I know if I lose 80-100, I will feel a lot better, especially in my knees, ankles and feet (where my arthritis bothers me the most)
This year I am turning THIRTY! So I am making 2010 my year of changes. I hope to lose 80 lbs before my bday which is Oct 30th...as long as I can get approved and have surgery next month (Feb). I have a consult on Tues...crossing my fingers that the doctor agrees that RNY is necessary for me at this point. My BMI is just under 38 but with arthritis as a co-morbidity, I hope it's enough for my insurance to agree it's necessary.
Good luck to all of you.
