Brenda W.
My name is Brenda, and i'm 37 years old. I have 3 sons, 18, 16 and 10. I can't say that i've been some huge person my entire life, because that wasn't the case. My parents made sure my brother and I were always active as our family is incredibly sports oriented. I figure skated competitively for 12 years, participated in volleyball, basketball, soccer, track and every other school sport you can imagine, and in the summertime, it was speed swimming. Weight wasn't a big issue back then, but I was very short. I think i've been this height since I was in grade 5, when I was one of the tallest kids in my class. I didn't really start to gain an abundance of weight until after I had my first son. But I didn't stop there, I had 2 more, and continued to pack on the excess baggage. Soon being 150lbs was long gone and 300lbs wasn't far from sight. I'm very self conscious of the way I look. I always have been, so my weight plays a huge part in my social status as well. I make friends easily, but I don't seek people out. I hate being judged, it makes me nuts! But this is the real world and it happens every single day.
I met my husband online a few years ago, and we got married last year in Pennsylvania. I know he tells me he loves me no matter how I look, but this life changing decision isn't about him, its about me. It took me a long time to come to the decision to have WLS. I could finally admit defeat when it came to diets and exercise. Not only that, but understanding the Obesity is actually a disease.
My weightloss journey has begun, and I refuse to look back. This new life, this opportunity I have been given has been a gift from God, and I am thankful everyday.
