momtwojo
I didn't start to gain weight until my teen years. I had come from an obese family with my sister weighing over 300lbs, my mother weighing over 500lbs, my father was 260lbs and my brother was 250lbs so at my highest weight of 260lbs I thought this was normal... actually I couldn't see how large I was!
In the summer of 2008, my sister started looking into bariatric surgery and I was very skeptical. I told her she was crazy and that I would never do that! In September 2008, she had her surgery and immediately I saw a difference in her.... she was happy for the first time in her life, and day by day she started to become smaller. In November 2008, she weighted as much as I had and even though I was proud of her, I was also jealous lol
She convinced me to go to the Barix Clinic in December 2008 for a consultation and I was immediately hooked! I saw the potential of being healthy and happy and not be a product of my obese family. I had a 13 year old who even though she was skinny, she was addicted to food and I wanted to set an example to her and teach her how to eat healthy. I filled out my OHIP paperwork and January 27, 2009 I was approved for the surgery in Michigan.
April 8, 2009 was the day that forever changed my life..... I went in weighing 260lbs and today I weight 163lbs. I feel amazing and having the surgery has taught me so much about myself. I'm happy, healthy but I will never forget where I came from.... inside I'll always be the fat girl but that will be what will keep my grounded!
I wish everyone the best and hope that you find happiness in the decisions that you make.... I'm only an email away if you ever want to share your story.....
Thanks for reading my story!
Terra
