sunny_06
HI all,
Just getting started on this marvelous journey that so many of you have traveled. I began life as a ten lb newborn and the rest, as they say is history. I like many of you have been on every diet ever invented, every weight loss program and own almost every book ever printed on the subject of weightloss!! My brother used to say that quitting smoking was easy............ anyone could do it! He had done it a hundred times!! lol It's the same with losing weight......... I've done that at least a hundred times............. I had a lot of success at Taking it off................ But the older you get, the harder it gets............. and getting it off is only half the battle!!
My mother always told me that you can't expect anyone to love you unless and until you love yourself. She was partially right......... because I have always had family that loved me. They haven't always understood me, but, love was unconditional.
The one constant support that I have had in the last several years of my personal struggles and my weight issues has been my wonderful sister, Shirley. She isn't always able to relate to my heartaches, but she is always supportive, always positive and always listens. Without her support, I wouldn't have made it to the wondrous new day that approaches for me. And, because of her, I am able to see that I am a valuable person, that not only does she love me but, God loves me as well!
I can tell you, also, that without Obesity Help, and all of you here, I would not be making this journey. The information given by this site together with all the info, support and help each of you has contributed has given me the knowledge, opportunity and ability to see that rainbow. I thank you so much!!
I am 63 and not getting any younger. My BMI is not as high as some, and my PCP had told me for a long time that she didn't think I could qualify. It was only after discovering this site and finding that my health risks play a factor in that, I convinced her that I did. So, I hope to be headed toward a positive future, as I am sure tired of carrying this load, and the older you get the more complications it causes.
I have chosen the VSG (vertical gastric sleeve) as I think it is the absolute best choice for more than one reason. My insurance will not pay for anything other than RNY, so, I have decided to fly to Puerto Vallarta, MX and have Dr Joya do my surgery, there. I am certain that this time next year, I will be a whole new person. And when someone says............. "You're not getting older, you're getting better"................... they will be absolutely right!! LOL
I plan to continue my quest for a better future in all aspects of my life, and make a difference each day I can. I wish all of you well that are still seeking to get approval and I congratulate all of you who had the courage to make that journey. I can see in so many pictures what a difference it has made for you. I know that journey wasn't always easy, but worth every minute...........
I hope to get acquainted with as many of you as I can, and plan to be of help to you and others at every opportunity.
God Bless each of you in your endeavors!..
Karen
