Relic_Goddess
I’ve been trying to qualify for gastric bypass for what seems like forever. I know I know, I’m overweight; it’s all my fault; I should have done more to fix myself, but it’s not that easy for me, and if you hear my whole story, I promise I’ll try to cover as many questions as possible. I’ll start with some history: I’ve been overweight since I was in 1st grade. I had a severe lazy eye as a chil... view

vetterules
I started gaining weight when my mother was diagnosed with Colon Cancer in 1995. By 2000 when she died, I was weighing 190 lbs and just kept going up until I've reached 240. I've heard about bariatric surgery but was scared and didn't think I would look good at my proper weight. Well, I'm ready to get healthy and when my days on earth or done, I will die of old age still having fun and living a... view

Carletta B.
10/10/02 I have struggled with my weight since puberty, which happened to be at age 9 for me. I began researching WLS about 4 years ago, when I realized that my weight would only continue increasing, as I could not control it. I tried everything under the sun to loose and keep weight off but became discouraged when I didn't see immediate results. This would lead to binge eating and then complet... view

Cynamon H.
I was a wreck. I was so emotional and it seemed like no one understood me. I found OH and it seem like I finally was in touch w/ people who understood what I was going through. view

rainynite902
I was a FOOD Addict! It is worse than being an alcoholic or drug addict (these you can completely stop using). You can't just completely stop eating. view

LAnneRN
I have been obese all of my life, even as a child. I eat for emotional reasons, out of boredom. I rarely get exercise these days. When I first found out I was diabetic i was exercise and diet controlled. I could never get below 220. My lowest adult weight was 195 when I graduated high school in 1979. I have fought depression, low self esteem, all of the "normal" reactions to being obese. view

ttechatl
Eating for any reason. Food was comfort. view

Andrea G.
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smilan
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SherieL
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Lisa M.
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Sandy T.
Very frustrated and depressed. view

savedbygrace10
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kerimezz77
Started at age 12, when my battle with weight began. I had never felt more alone in a crowded room. I was always made fun of, and laughed at due to my weight. It was so hard to look at anyone without thinking what they think about me and my weight. You name the fad diet, i've tried it. view

michellep86
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walterswife
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Deborah T.
I was 250 pounds and I was so not Healthy. I was sad all the time and I hated to look at myself in the mirror, or to go out to eat. I felt like everybody was looking at me and saying, she doesn't need anything to eat. view

tenache
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EricaQ
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CoCoPearl
I have been battling weight my entire life, but I've always had a very loving family and supportive friends. Before I learned about WLS I had pretty much rescended to the fact I would always be a plus-sized woman. view

Denise M.
I was on a continuous diet, and would have very little success- I tried unsuccessfully for YEARS, and still could not have major success. Even when my own Doctor suggested a Gastric Bypass, I was not feeling it- It took me 6 months to come to the conclusion that this was probably the best thing for me. view

princess5756
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Gatorbait
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dmohead
Eating constantly. Everything was about food. view

Laurel D.
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