sanguinarythorn
My weight gain started when I was a child, maybe as early as elementary school. Though my weight fluctuated through the years, it always was consistent in getting worse. By the time I was a teen, I was already over 200 lbs, and not getting any better. I had been on countless diets and excersize programs, nothing seemed to help... not for very long anyway.
I started researching Gastric Bypass surgery when I was around the age of 18... thinking that I would never actually get to that point. When I was 20, I reached a record high weight of 260 lbs, with a BMI of 37.5. At age 20, I already had hypertension, and was prediabetic. If for no other reason in the world, I wanted to be healthy. I did not want to live a life dealing with diabetes, hypertension or any other desease my obesity decided to throw at me. In March of 2005, I went for my first seminar with Dr. Clark. Within a month, I already had a date for surgery.
I had Open Vertical Banded Gastric Bypass on April 25, 2005. Though naturally it was very difficult in the beginning, I soon saw results, and I was fast on my way to being healthy. I lost all my weight (103 lbs) in 1 year, meeting goal (160 lbs) a couple days before my one year anniversary.
My family and friends were all very supportive, and I couldn't have made it through without their comfort and guidance. I have discovered a new woman underneath all the melted pounds, and I am enjoying every day to its fullest with the new body I've been given.
About Me
Before & After
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