April W.
During the younger years of my life, I was on average a little larger than most, but by no means obese. Then around the ripe old age of 20 I started to "blossom". I have been "blooming" uncontrollably ever since. I am now 33 years old and I have a wonderful family which includes my spouse of 13 years and 2 daughers (ages 7 years and 9 months). I love my familiy dearly and I want to be around for them for a long time. I have to change my lifestyle forever. I want to be there in the midst of all the action with my girls, outside with sports, etc. Now, I'm not comfortable with being very active.
I have tried every diet there is and do pretty go with most. Then after a month or so, here we go again. I gain it back plus more. I need the tool (surgery) to help me do it and stay that way.
I have thought about gastric bypass for quite some time and now truly feel that its the right thing for me. I just feel a little guilty because I know how the complications work with somepeople etc. It's a huge leap of faith for me. I just know my life as well as my family's is going to be much more active and involved when I'm healtier. I want to be a good example for my girls and someone they can be proud to call mom.
