Angel74
02/14/04
Hello, I have been battling with the decision to have surgery due to fear/concern. I am not fearful of death in general because GOD has my back but I do not want to die due to my weight and leave my son alone. I have no worries now because He would not do that to my baby because I am all he has and no one else will do for him like me. God has truly blessed me in my 29 years and brought me through some very trying times. Times when I thought I would not make it, He brought me through. No matter what my enemies threw at me, God let me shake it off. He is good all the time.
A little about me: I am a 29 year old single mother. I weigh 399 pounds and I stand 5 feet and 4 inches. I used a BMI calculator on-line and it said I was "super morbidly" obese not just obese but super. I was dumbfounded & horrified to see that result. Each day the pain I bear is both physical and mental. Being overweight not only effects me but my young son as well. I do not have the stamina necessary to play and run with him. I have not had that pleasure since he was an infant. I have not had the pleasure of having him to be able to hug me completely. I have to sit on the sidelines and watch him grow and play outside sports because I get winded so quickly. He is in the 2nd grade an age where other kids tease him about his "FAT" mom. I then have to go to God to find the words to calm and comfort him. It hurts to see him suffer along with me when it is not his fault.
I have tried to lose weight on my own. Exercise is difficult, tiring and painful. I came to the decision to have surgery to improve not only my life but the life of my son. I did not know where else to go......Until NOW!!!!! As I continue to follow God on this life saving journey I will update my page.
02/19/04
Hello,everyone...Just decided to write a few lines. I applied for new insurance on Monday. I was told it should take about 2 wks to hear anything. I would like to say Congratulations to all those who have made it through their journey happy and healthy. I wish you all the best. I will be able to join you soon for God is good and has been so all my life. Again, Congrats....
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Before & After
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