Jen the Fa-shoe-nista
My story is just like several out there. Been overweight all my life. Can remember being fed slim fast and carrot sticks for lunch at age 8. I've gained and lost and gained again. I'd heard of gastric bypass but always assumed it was for people who were 600lbs. In my mind, that was "morbidly obese". Imagine my shock to find out I was considered such at 275 lbs.
A friend at work (several co-workers, actually) had shared their success stories with Dr. Y and it piqued my interest about a year ago. Finally this year, I broke down and attended the informational seminar. I had to stop myself from thinking "This qualifies me as a failure because I can't do it on my own." When I caught myself watching "The Biggest Loser" and finishing a box of mac&cheese, I KNEW it had to end.
So here I am today at the relative beginning of my journey. My doc wants me to be 150 but I'd be thrilled with 175. So, 100 lbs to go!
