mnstace
Well..Where do I start?
I have been struggling with my weight for 12 years. I was never overweight as a child or in High School, and I never had to really try to eat good healthy etc to maintain that. Thats a problem because when it hit me I did not know what to do.
12 Years ago I had my first child. I honestly can say that when he was 2 months old I looked bigger and heavier than when I was 9 months pregnant with him. I have only been gaining since.
I want the little things back. I want my wedding ring to fit my finger again, I want my kids to be proud to take family pictures to school. When my oldest son was in1st grade he was star of the week and he brought in all kinds of pictures and was so proud to show it off and "one" kid said "Whoa your Moms sooo fat", and he has been embarrased to bring pictures ever since.
Last year I had a hysterectomy and the doctor told me that I have so much fat around my organs that I am a heart attack waiting to happen. He said it was very critical that I lose weight for my heatlh and well being.
I have tried and tried for 12 years to lose weight and well obviously i wouldnt be here if that would have worked.
In February 2009 I started looking into having WLS. I am so excited and so nervous and so excited and so nervous. I have been trying to get all the info I can. I go to every support group meeting I am able to make it to.
They submitted my paperwork for approval on Monday June 1st, and now Im just waiting. I have been lurking on this board for a little while now and Im looking forward to this experience.
