PMOMT
I don't have alot of history to go into. I guess I was always on the "slightly overweight" side in comparison to my classmates as a child, but my parents always kept us active and in high school I kept fit with extracurricular activities. Between school and marriage (10 years) I danced ALOT which helped me keep my weight from creeping up there. But after marriage and motherhood, I have managed to gain a little over 100 lbs in the past 17 years.
I am a 45 year old wife & mother of 3. In the past two years I lost both of my parents to illnesses that were worsened due to their health habits. With a GREAT history of diabetes in my father's family (14 of 14 children), I knew in my subconcious that I was likely to go there too. I know I don't want my children to see me as unhealthy as I saw my parents.
I had my initial consultation yesterday (3/6/07) and when the doctor posed the question of my reasons for wanting this surgery, the answer came so easily. In addition to my health, I want to get back out there and do the things my husband & children love to do and have now continued to do without me. I have been taking the "I'll wait for you guys here" route when it comes to hiking or bicycling outings. I used to love doing those things! Our children partcipate in so many physical extracurricular activities. Activities that I could join in when they're training or just having fun! I see my husband go out for morning jogs with our daughter or play tackle football in the back yard with our sons. I walk 10 houses up the street to my mother-in-laws and when I arrive she asks where I'm coming from because I am so out of breath!
So, it's time to get back out there with them! To join in on the fun and be the best I can be for myself and for them.
