MissStaci
My story is so much like most of the others here. I was always heavier than other kids, even at my thinnest. I got pregnant at 16 and am still carrying weight from that baby who is now 22 years old! I had 2 more kids and lost some of the weight but never all.
All my life I've dealt with depression and panic attacks. About 10 years ago I started sliding down a slippery slope of depression, binge eating and agoraphobia. Now I weigh more than ever, 318 pounds.
My agoraphobia (fearing of being out of my home basically) is severe and has kept me from getting bariatric surgery for the past 8 years. Recently I've decided I'm just going to do it. Doing things like travelling to doctor's offices and being examined are hard for me but I have come to the point where I keep telling myself the results of all the fear and anxiety will be worth it.
