Weight Loss Survey Responses

The following are S T.'s responses to the Weight Loss Survey:

Describe your behavioral and emotional battle with weight control before learning about bariatric surgery.

I have struggled with weight all of my life. I have done everything from dieting on my own, Weight Watchers, LA Weight Loss Clinic, Phen-Fen, just about everything. I finally just decided I was big and I had to deal with it. But I never have been able to and I continue to get bigger. I am so relieved to know that this option is available to me so that I can have a healthier life.

What was (is) the worst thing about being overweight?

Not being able to do things that most take for granite, like walking up a flight of stairs and not have to stop to take a breath, being able to run with my kids, being able to fit into a booth in a resturant. Also having my weight consume my life. It is in everything I think and do.

How did you first find out about bariatric surgery and what were your initial impressions of it?

My best friend was the person who brought it to my attention. At first I didn't know anything about it and was very unsure that she should consider it. BUT, once I started researching it I realized that it was something that I should consider.