amberleila
I was born in Palm Beach, Florida. My mom then took me back to the Bronx (NY) for a while until we moved to Rochester, NY (western/upstate) where I spent most of my life. I have no desire whatsoever to move back there, or anywhere else cold.
I am engaged to the most wonderful man in the entire world...Don't bother launching an argument in favor of someone that you know- even though I'll listen politely, nod, and smile, I just won't believe that it's possible.I moved to Philadelphia, PA in 1989 to attend Temple University and I have been in Philadelphia ever since. It is a great city; very affordable and fun. I also like the proximity to NYC and Washington, DC --> places where I have friends! Ultimatley I plan to live in Central/costal California or maybe Baja California, Mexico. This would also require an amount of money that does not seem readily attainable to me at this point in time, but, I will make it happen!
I have struggled with my weight my ENTIRE life. I was always the cute chubby kid who was 10 pounds overweight. I managed to stay just a little overweight until I was in high school because I was very active and a competitive swimmer. Once I reached high school and decided to be a "girlie girl", I stopped swimming and threw my whole body out of control. I am convinced I ruined my metabolism and I continued to eat like I still burned a million calories a day although I was burning none.
The weight increased year after year, I probably added 10 pounds a year until I had blown up to 291 pounds. On a 5'2" frame, that is a ton of weight. I decided I'd had enough and went on Weight Watchers losing 82 pounds in one year and getting SO close to being in the "hundreds" that I couldn't wait...so what do I do, instead of losing those last 8 poinds, I have gained back weight and blown up to 250. I can't take anymore, I have tried a million diets since my teens and none have worked. I am tired of fighting such an uphill battle.
I initially wanted to get the Lap Band, but the surgeon I saw said that he refused to do the surgery any more because it is not as effective and because he has issues with a surgical procedure that puts money into a Pharma companies pocket because they skew the data and offer incentives to physicians who push the band. As I work in the Pharmaceutical field, I know this to be true and decided to commit to the standard RNY.
This is my journey and I will make the best of it. I have everything a person could want except for a normal weight and the potential for a long life. I have a beautiful house, a wonderful man, the best two animals a person could want (no kids - Thank goodness), a great job, a loving family, and amazing friends. I hope that with this surgery, I will have the little push I need to really have it all.
Some random information, in case you were wondering...1. I have owned three ferrets during my life. I currently own a very irritable cat who snores as well as the cutest dog that ever lived (H, Matisse Wonder Dog)
2. I hate bannans. I really can't overstate that fact.3. I am learning to make balloon animals. So far I have made a weiner dog and a swan.
4. I am an only child - you know they say only children tend to be smarter than those with siblings.
5. I am right-handed. Right handed people live an average of six years longer than left-handed people.
6. I don't have a cocktail very often, but when I do I Sangria more than almost anything. I can consume multiple pitchers in one sitting. I am also prettt fond of Mojito's
7. I despise people who are passive-aggresive.
8. I believe in moderation in all things, even moderation. NOT...I am a person of excesses.10. I do not have a favorite type of music. I like almost everything, although gansta rap doesn't really speak to me.
11. I don't like Peaches or any other fruit that resembles fuzzy skin. I also dislike seeds of any type. I used to peel my grapes before I would eat them, but I have learned to eat the skin as long as the grapes are very firm.
12. While I am not particularly violent, I often think about how random items can be made into weapons.
13. I like my barbeque sauce sweet and tangy.
14. I have to say that my favourite food of all time is the humble potato, prepared any way. You just can't beat it.
15. The most important women in my life are Libras. Isn't that weird? I mean all of them!
16. I love to gamble...shooting craps, slot machines, and of course betting on sports.
