TraceyM45
My story is probably like many others. My weight gain started in my teen years, kept relatively controlled through sports and social activities and really went for a loop after the birth of my third child. During the last eighteen years I have gained an average of 10lbs per year, dieted with +/- of anywhere from 10-50lbs and regained everyone of them. Some personal losses, struggles and the end of marriage leave me at 45 with roughly 130lbs to shed, low self esteem and afraid to spend another minute beating myself up. I am fortunate not to have any serious health issues, although I have had my gall bladder removed and required minor surgery for excessive bleeding...both due to the extra me I carry around. I have three beautiful children and one lovely grandson who would like to have me smile again and not hide from a camera. Two very wonderful & brave women had the surgery and told me honestly that they would do it again. Decision made, referral done...surgery date awaits!
