susan401
I grew up in a middle class family here in NY, always surrounded by good food, being of Italian ancestry. My dad was morbidly obese and enjoyed eating, drinking, and entertaining family and friends . Every weekend was an event. The extended family gathered around the table for hours, enjoying life's riches.
I was a skinny red headed kid who suffered many sore throats and upper respiratory infections throughout my child hood and had my tonsils removed. this skinny kid started to put on some weight, because it was easier to eat .. I didn't have a weight problem until I was about 14 years old, when I went with my mom to a new doctor, who prescribed both of us pills. I did loose some weight and I started high school at about 133 lbs. From there I dieted througout high school and all of my adult life.
After the birth of my daughter. I weighed 240 lbs and was miserable. I joined Weight watchers and rejoined around 20 times, I tried, hypnotism, Atkins, Nutrisystem 2 times, Jenny Craig, LA weight loss, a local diet store, Slim Fast, FenPHen, my obstertrician gave Tenuate for several months after the birth of my son, Curves, bike riding, gym, walking...only to gain it all back many, many times over and be miserable. I'm ready for a change. I know I am not a weak person, but my battle with weight has taken it's toll on me...I have hypertension, high cholesterol, acid reflux, frequent fungal infections, asthma, last year I had surgery to repair my urinary incontinence. Now I'm ready to use a new tool...RNY... to continue the battle. With a supportive loving family, friends, a strong, sound mind...I know I can win!!!
